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...
Pegasus Group unveils dedicated design team in Scotland
DEVELOPMENT consultancy Pegasus Group has established its first dedicated team in Scotland in a bid to strengthen the firm's urban design, architecture and masterplanning...
Scottish construction market research reveals reasons for ‘cautious optimism’
NEW research from construction and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has found that the Scottish market is 'holding strong'.
In its Construction Market...
Trust Housing Association appoints new chair following AGM
TRUST Housing Association has announced the appointment of David Knight as its new chair, succeeding Dr Norval Bryson who has stepped down after four...
Ossian director achieves RIAS accreditation in conservation architecture
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that founding director Martin Flett has been awarded RIAS accreditation in conservation architecture.
The move follows assessment of Martin’s experience...
Balfour Beatty commits to major UK recruitment drive
BALFOUR Beatty has announced plans to increase its UK workforce from approximately 14,000 to 16,000 over the next two years.
By the end of 2027,...
Linear Group confirms merger of two divisions
LINEAR Group has announced the merger of two of its divisions. Linear Building Compliance (LBC) and Linear Fire Safety (LFS) will now operate as...
Report highlights Highland group’s economic impact across the UK
A new impact report has revealed that Highland-headquartered RSE Group drove £280.7 million of gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2024/2025....
Research highlights extent of construction suppliers losing sales due to poor data
NEW data from MRA Research, in partnership with Pimberly, has revealed that just over a third of UK merchants and manufacturers have lost sales as...
Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment
EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five-year capital investment programme valued at £500 million.
Representing the largest investment in the airport's history, the aim...
Scottish builders’ merchant hails success of e-commerce site
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has hailed the success of the firm's first online store, with £40,000 worth of goods having been sold...
Ramboll strengthens senior team with double appointment
ARCHITECTURE, engineering and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has bolstered its transport infrastructure offering with two senior apointments.
Graeme Dodds has been named director of urban &...
Landmark forward funding deal agreed for new Eurocentral hub
CBRE has brokered a £72 million pre-construction forward funding commitment between a US based investor and Newlands Developments, in association with Tulchan Development, enabling...
Contractors announced for £5 billion build of UK’s first Universal theme park
UNIVERSAL United Kingdom Resort has announced a raft of contractors appointed to support the build of its £5 billion Bedford theme park.
Due to be...
Donaldson Timber Systems confirms partnership with HebHomes
DONALDSON Timber Systems has partnered with architect-designed home supplier HebHomes to provide the timber frame structure for their homes throughout the UK, Ireland and...
Galliford Try achieves sixth consecutive year of growth
GALLIFORD Try has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £1,931.1 million for the year ended June 2026. Pre-tax profit is up 24.2% to...
Savills appoints new head of residential development sales for Scotland
SAVILLS has appointed Jamie Adam as head of residential development sales for Scotland, following the retirement of Carole Mackie, who has held the role...
New report highlights ‘impressive resilience’ from M&E contractors
A new report has highlighted 'impressive resilience' from the mechanical & electrical (M&E) contracting market in the face of challenging economic conditions.
The findings are...
DataVita invites Scottish Greens and APRS to Chapelhall data centre build site
DATAVITA has invited the Scottish Greens and Action to Protect Rural Scotland (ARPS) to visit its campus at Chapelhall.
The invitations - addressed to Ross...
