Scottish surveying conference highlights skills crisis facing sector
HUNDREDS of surveyors, legal professionals, and sector leaders from across Scotland came together recently in a show of collaboration and professional leadership at the...
Dalmarnock development receives £6.56m funding boost
A commercial space build in the Dalmarnock area of Glasgow is to receive £6.56 million in additional city deal funding, the city's council has...
Jones Bros apprentices gain experience on major Scottish projects
TWO teenagers have gained vital experience on multi-million-pound Scottish wind farm projects thanks to a Jones Bros Civil Engineering initiative.
As part of the firm's...
Glasgow firm eyes purchase of Orbex assets following administration announcement
GLASGOW-based Skyrora has said it is 'ready to protect UK space capabilities' after expressing an interest in acquiring the assets of Orbex.
The news comes...
Hollis hails new associate appointment as a ‘real coup’
REAL estate consultants Hollis has announced the appointment of chartered quantity surveyor, Danny McKinney, as an associate in its growing cost management team in...
Clark Contracts announces finance director appointment
CLARK Contracts has announced the appointment of Mark McPeake as finance director.
In his new role, Mark will be responsible for leading the company’s financial...
Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform
SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform.
The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...
Great British Energy announced as new tenant at Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
GREAT British Energy (GBE) is to be headquartered in Aberdeen at Marischal Square, the city's council has announced.
The publicly-owned energy company, launched by the...
Research reveals rise in demand and supply in Scottish housing market
THE latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey has revealed a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market.
Surveyors...
Orbex to appoint administrators
MORAY-headquartered rocket manufacturer Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators.
The news comes after fundraising, merger, and acquisition opportunities all concluded unsuccessfully, the firm...
Savills completes acquisition of Highland property business
SAVILLS has announced an expansion of its presence in the Highlands following the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants.
The firm has welcomed Sandy Rennie into...
Plumbing and heating businesses ‘being priced out of apprenticeships’
SCOTLAND'S plumbing and heating profession is warning that skills shortages and safety risks will grow without reform.
The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has published...
Highland CECA Scotland Academy graduates step straight into job interviews
THE latest cohort of UHI Inverness students to graduate from the CECA Scotland Academy have stepped into immediate job interviews to enter the civil...
Barratt Redrow hails ‘resilient’ half-year performance despite ‘subdued’ market
BARRATT Redrow has hailed a 'resilient performance in a subdued market' after the housebuilder posted its half-year results for the period ended 28 December,...
Thomas & Adamson strengthens London team with new appointments
THOMAS & Adamson, part of Egis Group, has expanded its London team with a series of strategic appointments.
The London office has expanded steadily in...
David Brown appointed chairman of International Access and Scaffolding Association
DAVID Brown has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), following the death of former chairman Wayne...
‘Quality over quantity’ focus pays off for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has announced a return to profit despite a slight dip in revenue in its financial results for the year ended 30 June...
New SBF MD sets sights on apprentice affordability and planning delays
APPRENTICESHIP affordability and planning delays have been cited by newly promoted Scottish Building Federation (SBF) MD Paul Mitchell as the two largest areas of...
Brodies expands Glasgow presence with additional office letting space
SCOTTISH law firm Brodies LLP has strengthened its presence in Glasgow with the letting of an additional 10,544 sq ft on the 7th floor...
Paisley contractor appointed to Renfrewshire Council multi-trades framework
PAISLEY-headquartered Clark Contracts has expressed its pride after being appointed by Renfrewshire Council to its Multi‑Trades Contractors Framework, supporting the delivery of repair, maintenance,...
