Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
Scottish SMEs experienced dip in fortunes in late 2019
RESEARCH by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Scotland has revealed local builders suffered a dip in fortunes in the fourth quarter of...
Major project updates to be shared at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025
TRANSPORT Scotland is to take centre stage at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025 on November 26-27 at Glasgow's SEC.
The co-located events will showcase...
Hardies strengthens team in the west with acquisition of Allan & Hanel
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based Allan & Hanel chartered surveyors.
The move is part of the firm's strategy to...
Ocean Terminal transformation programme gathers pace
OCEAN Terminal has entered a new chapter in its Leith waterfront evolution, as Ambassador Group establishes 100% ownership of the centre via a refinancing...
Scotland heading for ‘housing catastrophe’
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed Scotland is heading for a 'housing catastrophe' following the latest housing statistics which show continued declines...
Jonathan Fair joins Construction Scotland’s Industry Leadership Group
JONATHAN Fair, McCarthy and Stone’s regional MD in Scotland, has become the latest appointee to Construction Scotland’s Industry Leadership Group (ILG).
Having spent 30 years...
Concrete volumes hit 62-year low as confidence challenges persist
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) have revealed that concrete volumes hit a 62-year low in the second quarter of 2025.
The data,...
Highland Council endorses £547m reinvestment plan from green freeport
AN estimated £547 million in business rates generated through the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) will be reinvested in jobs, skills development,...
Director appointed at Donaldson Door Systems
DONALDSON Door Systems (DDS) has announced the appointment of Billy Cameron as director of the business.
He will join the board of the joinery manufacturer...
A Fair agreement – Wolseley receives clearance
WOLSELEY UK has received clearance from the Office of Fair Trading following its acquisition of the 22 branches of Burdens, the supplier of utility...
SSEN and Springfield announce partnership to build 293 homes in north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission has announced a partnership with Springfield Group to deliver 293 new homes across six sites in the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire.
The deal...
Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform
SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform.
The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...
MGF launches structural support solutions division
MGF has launched a new structural support solutions division, which will allow the business to offer structural propping, jacking and support solutions across the building...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
Construction activity tipped to pick up in Scotland this year
NEW research has revealed that an 'uplift' in housebuilding and infrastructure spending is expected to boost the Scottish construction sector this year.
The RICS UK Construction...
Building consultancy targets further growth with opening of Scottish home
PARAGON, a building and project consultancy, has opened an office in Edinburgh as part of the firm's "controlled growth strategy".
The London-founded business has moved into...
East Lothian Council to help local firms bid for contracts in the region
EAST Lothian Council has launched a new initiative to support local trades and construction firms in bidding for contracts in the region.
Coming as part...
Inverness builder reports lockdown ‘bounce back’ with significant rise in sales
TULLOCH Homes has announced the business has experienced a lockdown 'bounce back' with July sales up by 25% on last year.
The Inverness-based housebuilder revealed Covid-19...
Warning that rumoured budget tax rises could threaten small builders
SMALL building firms may not be able to shoulder the burden of increased business costs if the UK Government increases employers' national insurance contributions,...
