SPOA and CECA team up to address issues facing Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and CECA Scotland have announced a strategic partnership which will see both organisations work together for the benefit...
Morris & Spottiswood expands with new Inverness base
MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has opened a new office in Inverness, in a move described as reflecting the growing scale of investment in Scotland’s...
Thousands of construction jobs tipped to be created in south of Scotland
A £31.8 billion pipeline of potential investment in the south of Scotland could support an estimated 73,900 construction full time equivalent (FTE) job years,...
Refurbishment of prominent Edinburgh office building complete
A major refurbishment of an office building overlooking Haymarket Station in Edinburgh has been completed.
Three floors of 65 Haymarket Terrace are now ready for...
Burness Paull strengthens partner ranks with hotels and student accommodation specialist
BURNESS Paull has announced that hotels and student accommodation specialist Roland Smyth has been appointed as a partner to boost sector growth from within...
NLM Building Consultancy reports record turnover and expands senior team
NLM Building Consultancy has reported a record year, with turnover rising by 51%, as it launches a dedicated cost consultancy service and strengthens its...
WCS expands Scottish operations with new Edinburgh office
WHITFIELD Consulting Services (WCS) has announced it is expanding its UK presence with a new office in Edinburgh, headed up by principal civil engineer...
Knight Frank relocates Glasgow team to revamped city centre office
KNIGHT Frank has committed to its second long-term lease in Scotland’s central belt this year, moving its Glasgow commercial property team to a 'best-in-class'...
GRAHAM appointed to all three collaborative partner lots on £4.3 billion civils framework
GRAHAM has secured a place across all three collaborative partner lots for the £4.3 billion Pagabo national framework for civil engineering, infrastructure and enabling...
UK Steel names new director-general as sector enters crucial period
UK Steel has named Peter Brennan as its new director-general, succeeding Gareth Stace who steps down after 12 years in the role.
Having worked at...
PERI UK appoints new engineering director
PERI UK has announced the appointment of Craig McDonnell as its new engineering director.
He brings more than two-and-a-half decades of mechanical, civil and structural...
New BESA president urges building engineering sector to ‘take pride’
ANNA Shephard has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2026/27.
During her inaugural speech to members, guests, and leading industry...
HHA appoints new chair at ‘defining’ time for the Highlands
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) has announced the appointment of Rory Mair CBE as its new chair.
He brings more than three decades of leadership experience...
Annual hub East Central Scotland report highlights continued confidence in model
HUB East Central Scotland has published its 2025–26 annual report, highlighting a £1.2 billion portfolio of investment in public infrastructure and £57.8 million of...
SSE to create 100 new jobs as Montrose Port chosen as wind farm base
SSE has confirmed the creation of 100 new full-time jobs after Montrose Port was selected as its preferred locations for the operations and maintenance...
Orkney firm unveils new subsea workshop
AN Orkney firm that provides vessels and specialist marine industry expertise across Europe has unveiled a dedicated workshop for its subsea division.
With support from...
Edinburgh business secures funding boost in plans to commercialise solar tech
EDINBURGH-based SolarSub Ltd has completed a £1.34 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its technology.
Founded by two University of Edinburgh...
Sutherland firm nears completion of innovative sawdust drying project
SUTHERLAND-headquartered GMG Energy has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to achieving net zero by 2035.
The firm has unveiled a new sawdust drying...
Scotland’s modern apprenticeship funding gets £8.8 million boost
PROVIDERS of apprenticeships are to see their funding rise by 10% in 2027-28, the Scottish Government has announced.
Modern apprenticeship contribution rates support the training...
Rix Group expands property portfolio at port of Montrose
THE Rix Group has expanded its holdings at the port of Montrose and secured a ten-year lease on a large warehouse in the town.
The...
