Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
CPR enters concrete sector with launch of new business
DUNBARTONSHIRE-based CPR has announced the launch of a new concrete business in a bid to secure supply for two major Scottish surfacing and civils...
Increased investment ‘vital’ to tackle climate impact on Scotland’s water services
SUSTAINED increased investment is 'vital' if Scottish Water is to tackle the impact climate change is having on the services it provides to customers,...
Groundforce awarded first-place framework agreement by Scottish Water
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
Double promotion strengthens housebuilder’s central Scotland sales team
STEWART Mine Homes has bolstered its sales team in central Scotland with the promotion of Tony Williamson to the role of sales and marketing...
PR agency unveils growth plans after a decade of building relations
PR and communications agency Building Relations PR, which specialises in the housebuilding and construction sector, is celebrating 10 years in business this month and...
Bancon Group ‘paves way’ for growth with four new director appointments
BANCON Group has announced the appointment of four new directors.
Senga Buntrock has joined from the energy sector, while Derek Wann, Ray Turner and Peter...
‘Final piece of the jigsaw’ secured at Aberdeen retail park
CBRE has secured an occupier for the last vacant unit at Berryden Retail Park in Aberdeen on behalf of Frasers Group.
The Food Warehouse, part...
Edinburgh surveyor returns to where it all began with senior role
AN Edinburgh surveyor has come full circle after he rejoined the company that kickstarted his career.
Lloyd Anderson joined Trident Building Consultancy after graduating from...
DM Hall confirms new St Andrews base
DM Hall has relocated its base in north east Fife from Cupar to St Andrews.
The move to Slotline House in Largo Road was triggered by...
Wallace Whittle hires sustainability expert to drive growth
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of Sarah Chipchase to develop the expertise and capability of its growing ESG and sustainability consultancy.
Sarah, who will...
Small firms ‘taking brunt’ of Scottish construction shutdown
NEW research has laid bare the current cash flow challenges for Scottish construction firms in the wake of Covid-19.
A survey conducted by the Construction...
Scottish Property Federation appoints new vice-chair
STEPHEN Lewis has been announced as the new vice-chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF).
MD of HFD Property Group, Stephen has over 25 years'...
Optimism for UK construction activity levels despite materials and labour shortages
NEW research has revealed positive news for the UK construction industry over the next year, with 'strong' levels of activity expected despite concerns around...
Ferguson Marine agrees four-year lease at Greenock site
FERGUSON Marine (Port Glasgow) has announced it has entered into a four-year lease at one of Greenock's largest commercial properties, providing the firm with...
“Record” investment in Scottish commercial property market
SCOTLAND'S commercial property market enjoyed record investment figures for the the first nine months of 2018, new research has revealed.
Figures released by JLL stated...
Morrison Construction secures £9m Pollok Stables and Sawmill contract
MORRISON Construction has been awarded the £9 million Glasgow City Council contract to take forward the next stage of the refurbishment of the A-listed...
40 jobs lost as Invergordon firm goes into administration
INVERGORDON-based timber modular building specialist CLDB Limited has gone into administration, with 40 employees being made redundant.
Trading under the name Carbon Dynamic, the firm...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
Bid specialist records 22% rise in turnover
AM Bid has reported a 22% increase in revenue to over £285,000 for the first half of the company’s financial year, when compared with...
