Industry briefing to tackle construction sector’s hot topics head-on
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month.
The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event...
Procast Group joins the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
PROCAST Group has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) as an associate member.
Operating across the UK, Procast Group delivers retrofit, refurbishment, and...
Ryden strengthens building consultancy and project management division
RYDEN has continued the strategic growth of its building consultancy and project management division with the appointment of Roddy Morrison as partner.
Roddy joins in...
Global announces appointment of new chief strategy officer
HIGHLANDS-headquartered Global has announced the appointment of Barry Carruthers as chief strategy officer.
Having held senior leadership roles across ScottishPower, Barry's background spans energy portfolio...
Wills Bros expands operations at Eurocentral business park
MAXIM Park at Eurocentral has announced that civil engineering specialist Wills Bros is expanding its operations at the Lanarkshire business park by acquiring 8,000...
Robertson Group rebrands its facilities management business
ROBERTSON Group has announced a rebrand of its facilities management business as RFM and appointed Adrian Mole as chief executive officer, RFM.
Adrian has worked...
Thousands of construction engineers to receive 4.5% pay rise
THOUSANDS of engineering construction workers will receive a pay rise of 4.5% from May, Unite has announced.
The union said the deal, which includes a...
Capital adds to senior team with new head of business development
LIVINGSTON-based Capital Service Solutions, a specialist commercial cleaning firm, has announced the appointment of Jill Thomson as head of business development.
Jill brings over 14...
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist expands into Spain
EDINBURGH-based Insurepair, an all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, has announced it is expanding into Spain as part of a major international growth plan.
The new...
Knight Property Group acquires six-acre development site at Hillington Park
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the purchase of a six-acre site in Hillington Park, Glasgow, which will be transformed - subject to planning -...
Forterro on track to seal Klaes acquisition
SOFTWARE provider Forterro has announced its intention to acquire Klaes, a software specialist serving window, door, façade and conservatory manufacturers.
Following last year’s acquisitions of Orgadata and...
McLaughlin & Harvey secures £45.44 million Dumfries contract
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has secured the £45.44 million contract to deliver a flood protection and public realm improvement scheme in Dumfries.
The Dumfries and Galloway...
Lomond completes acquisition of Clyde Property Group
LOMOND has announced the acquisition of Clyde Property Group, which includes Burgh Property and Cathedral Estates.
Co-founded in 1987 by Gary Thomson, who continues to...
Burns & McDonnell appoints new head of civils, transmission & distribution
ENGINEERING and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has strengthened its UK Transmission & Distribution (T&D) practice with the appointment of Gareth James as head...
Delivering Growth in Scotland
AS the construction sector continues to evolve, the role of logistics in delivering major infrastructure and building projects has never been more important. For Tarmac, logistics is the backbone that keeps materials moving safely, efficiently and reliably to customers across the country, and now, the business is looking to grow its logistics team to support increasing demand.
Innovative design approach saves £30m on north of Scotland project
A new design approach being utilised by SSEN Transmission has delivered an estimated saving of £30 million on its Kintore to Dyce upgrade project,...
Bellendaine and Caledonia Contracts merge to create £8m UK fit-out specialist
BELLENDAINE and Caledonia Contracts have announced a merger that will create an £8 million turnover fit-out and refurbishment contractor operating across the UK.
The merged...
Bancon Group confirms raft of senior leadership appointments
BANCON Group has announced a raft of senior leadership appointments designed to bolster the business as it enters its next phase of growth.
Andrew Tweedie...
FMB Scotland calls for dedicated construction minister north of the border
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has urged the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for construction & infrastructure.
The trade body...
Morris & Spottiswood exceeds £100m social value target
MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has published its social value report for 2025 revealing that it exceeded its centenary target of creating £100 million of...
