Diageo global operational excellence director to join Donaldson board
TIMBER specialist James Donaldson & Sons has appointed Pamela Scott to its board of directors.
Pamela is currently global operational excellence director at Diageo. She...
Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy
USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed.
NatureScot, Sustrans...
Contractor retains Gold standard for investment in young people
THE CCG Group has announced it has retained Gold standard Investors in Young People accreditation.
The contractor said youth employment and creating opportunities is a...
DataVita and CoreWeave to launch AI infrastructure in Scotland
DataVita, a provider of sustainable data centre solutions, is partnering with AI tech specialist CoreWeave to bring to life its new £1.5 billion investment...
McGill secures £1.4m contract with Govanhill Housing Association
BUILDING services specialist McGill has announced it has landed a £1.4 million contract with Govanhill Housing Association to deliver a range of trade services.
McGill...
Rosyth flooring contractor ramps up growth plans with software investment
ROSYTH-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced the business is targeting 'accelerated' growth after investing in a new software solution.
An overhaul...
Six firms shortlisted for Coire Glas hydro project
PLANS for the Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme have taken a step forward with the receipt of tenders for the project’s main construction...
Hilton to open 200-room hotel at new AECC
Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200-room hotel at the new AECC.
Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference...
Timber specialist launches new business to meet demand for home working solutions
TIMBER specialist the James Donaldson Group has launched a new business called Buzz Home Office to embrace the surge in home working.
The new offering will provide...
Development team appointed for Montrose ZeroFour innovation hub
CROWN Estate Scotland’s ZeroFour innovation hub at Montrose has awarded seven contracts to four Scottish-based companies.
The delivery team, which now comprises an architect, cost...
Forum hopes new campaign will encourage support for local tradespeople
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging support for local tradespeople by backing the new Scotland Loves Local gift card campaign.
Designed to help...
BAM Construct UK hails “stable” financial figures
BAM Construct UK has reported what it called a "solid, stable performance" in 2017 despite a dip in revenue and pre-tax profit.
Profit before tax...
UK Government looks to streamline apprenticeship levy system
LARGE firms will be able to 'easily' pledge funds to smaller firms through a new UK Government scheme, in a move which Westminster said...
Clark Contracts named main contractor for next phase of Bellshill logistics park
CONSTRUCTION is progressing at Knight Property Group’s £55 million speculative scheme in Bellshill, with Clark Contracts appointed as the main contractor to deliver the...
HIE backs Inverness Castle experience project with further funding
HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved a further £863,000 contribution to the Inverness Castle experience project.
The figure brings HIE's total investment in the...
Sika redevelops Wishaw manufacturing site
SIKA UK has confirmed the completion of a major redevelopment of the company's Wishaw plant.
The site was acquired in 2019 and is one of...
Housebuilder targets further growth in Tayside
STEWART Milne Homes has revealed it is actively looking to acquire land in Tayside, after a new community in Dundee became one of the...
McLaughlin & Harvey appoints new regional director
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has appointed John Carlin as a regional director with responsibility for central England.
With over 40 years of experience in the construction...
Robertson Group confirms record turnover
Robertson Group has reported a record turnover of £298 million (up 14%) and pre-tax profit of £11.77 million for the year ending 31 March 2015.
Turnover...
Count us in: CHAP Homes becomes fourth developer at new community
CHAP Homes has been confirmed as the fourth developer at the new community of Countesswells near Aberdeen after a planning application for 85 new...
