Trade association welcomes second consultation on regulation of electrical sector
CONSTRUCTION trade association SELECT has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to launch a second consultation on regulation of the electrical industry.
The consultation, lodged by...
Housebuilder aims to inspire more women into construction
STEWART Milne Group has marked International Women’s Day by revealing an above construction industry average figure of 18% female representation in the workplace.
The housebuilder said...
To the four
PROPERTY firm CKD Galbraith has been appointed principal consultancy by Aberdeenshire Council to develop planning applications for four sites identified as suitable for wind...
Calls for ‘immediate’ temporary worker route amidst labour shortages
THE Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to 'immediately' introduce a new temporary worker route to address labour shortages.
It comes as part...
Ryden targets next phase of growth following success of LSH partnership
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Ryden has announced it is entering a new phase of growth after 'outperforming expectations' during the first year of its partnership...
Dumfries & Galloway construction businesses invited to join Build Programme
HUB South West Scotland is bringing its Build Programme to Dumfries and Galloway for the first time, offering local businesses the chance to gain...
BM Group acquired by Forterro as part of expansion into the fenestration sector
DUMFRIES & Galloway-based BM Group has been acquired by European software provider Forterro as part of its expansion into the window, door and façade industry.
Founded in...
Year’s biggest office deals for CityPark
TWO major deals involving more than 100,000 sq. ft. of office space to house over 2,000 employees have been secured for landmark CityPark building in...
Paragon and Bond Davidson agree merger
EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced a merger with Bond Davidson to create a £22 million turnover business employing almost 200 people.
The...
Building engineering workers agree three-year wage deal
UNITE the union and building engineering services employers have agreed a three-year pay deal for operatives, described as being worth almost 10% over its...
Muir Homes appoints new construction manager
FIFE-based housebuilder Muir Homes has appointed Derek Bertram as the firm's new construction manager.
He will be tasked with leading the construction team, which is...
Will Rudd appoints new director at Glasgow practice
CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has promoted Andrew Yule to the role of director.
Andrew has worked in the Glasgow practice for...
JCB to reduce production levels in response to coronavirus impact on Chinese supply chain
JCB has announced it is to reduce production levels at UK factories due to ‘anticipated component shortages’ from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
The...
DM Hall appoints two directors and four associates
DM Hall has announced the appointment of two new directors and four new associates from within its ranks.
Calum Riach and Lesley Coghill, who are...
New procurement competition launched for A9 dualling between Tomatin and Moy
THE Scottish Government has launched a new procurement competition for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy.
The contract notice for the construction...
New construction director for Cruden Building
CRUDEN Building has appointed Colin Kennedy as the firm's new construction director, succeeding David McEvoy who is retiring at the end of July.
Colin's previous...
Muir Group reports increased turnover as profits soar
MUIR Group has increased turnover by 30% to £113.9 million for the year ended January 2026. Pre-tax profit has also soared from £320,000 to...
Plans approved for £25m industrial development beside Glasgow Airport
CANMOOR has secured planning consent from Renfrewshire Council to develop 300,000 sq ft of new speculative space on a 13-acre site at Westway near...
New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials
NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023.
Data...
Stewart Milne Group puts housebuilding business up for sale
STEWART Milne Group has announced plans to sell its housebuilding business, following the decision of its founder to retire.
Almost 50 years after founding the...
