Construction input costs rise by 4.5% in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4.5% in the year to Q2 2024, according to a contractors panel newly established...
CMA launches probe into housebuilders over ‘suspected sharing of commercially sensitive information’
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found 'fundamental concerns' in the British housebuilding market and launched an investigation into eight housebuilders 'following evidence...
Defibrillator installed at Capstone Construction’s Inverness base
CAPSTONE Construction has installed a defibrillator at its head office in Inverness to ensure round-the-clock access to the life-saving equipment.
The defibrillator has been strategically...
Construction insurance market growing ‘increasingly distressed’
A leading insurance advisory firm has warned that the construction insurance market is growing 'increasingly distressed' with a 'considerable erosion' to be expected in...
GRS completes acquisition of SafetyDeck working platform solution
CONSTRUCTION materials group GRS has completed the acquisition of SafetyDeck Ltd, a working platform and fall prevention system used by housebuilders, for an undisclosed...
Utilities management firm expects to double turnover in next three years
GLASGOW-based utilities management specilaist eyebright has revealed it expects revenue to more than double in the next three years.
Established in 2009, the consultancy advises...
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...
New guidance offered for emergency domestic work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has produced a new animation intended to offer guidance to contractors and occupiers undertaking emergency domestic work.
The short...
Kirkwood Timber Frame bolsters senior team with key appointment
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Dyke McKenzie as the company's new business development manager.
He brings over 30 years of experience to the role,...
Housebuilder launches “unprecedented” recruitment drive
MACTAGGART & Mickel Group is creating 40 new jobs to support the firm’s growth plans.
The Glasgow-headquartered housebuilder and property developer said employee numbers will...
Period of growth sees Bracewell Stirling Consulting open new head office
BRACEWELL Stirling Consulting (BSC) has relocated its head office to a new premises at Scion House at the Stirling University Innovation Park.
Previously situated in...
Toolstation workers get 9.4% pay rise to help with rising living costs
TOOLSTATION has announced it is increasing pay for the company's 5,500 colleagues.
The supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies has introduced a pay rise...
INCH Architecture launches dedicated care interiors business
INCH Architecture has launched what has been described as Scotland’s first dedicated care interiors business.
INCH Interiors will focus on the UK care sector, with...
Sparks fly as FVF’s expansion continues
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FORTH Valley Fabrications’ (FVF) continued investment in its operations is set to result in a busy final quarter of 2024 after the business secured...
New finance director appointed by Hart Builders
MARTIN Cooper has been appointed finance director at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group.
A chartered accountant, Martin has previously filled the role of...
Allied Surveyors Scotland adds to senior team in Inverness
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director in the firm's Inverness office.
Carla has over 20 years’ experience as...
Housebuilder establishes two regional businesses in Scotland
AVANT Homes is planning for growth by moving from its Stirling office and establishing two new bases in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The new Avant East...
Amey lands new technology infrastructure contract across Scotland
AMEY has been awarded a new contract worth over £6 million annually to operate, maintain and upgrade the motorway and trunk road technology infrastructure...
Scottish commercial property investment ‘bounces back’ in Q1
INVESTMENT in Scotland’s commercial property market has rebounded during the first quarter of 2024, according to analysis from Knight Frank.
The commercial property consultancy’s figures...
New retail development for Linlithgow
Mactaggart & Mickel Commercial Property has secured planning permission for its latest retail site, located in Linlithgow.
The development will include a 12,000 sq ft...
