FMB Scotland elects first female president
PAM Wilson, co-founder of Stirling-based Kevin Wilson Master Builders, has been elected as the new president of FMB (Federation Of Master Builders) Scotland.
Pam, who...
SSG Group expands portfolio with acquisition of heavy lifting specialist
STERLING Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has completed the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa.
The six-figure deal marks the fifth acquisition completed by SSR...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new MD
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as its new MD.
Paul, who has served as operations director since March...
FIS confirms promotion of new technical director
JAMES Parlour has been promoted to the role of technical director at the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS).
The organisation said the move recognises James’s...
Montagu Evans appoints new partner in Edinburgh
BRYCE Stewart has been appointed as a partner at planning and development consultancy Montagu Evans' Edinburgh office.
Described as a specialist in the industrial sector,...
CHAP Group builds on the foundation of strong profits
CHAP Group has reported pre-tax profits of more than £1.3million as the north-east company continues to target opportunities for growth.
The Westhill-based group operates divisions...
SEC Group Scotland makes senior appointments
SEC Group Scotland has announced the appointment of two industry stalwarts to senior roles within the organisation.
Gordon Matheson, former president of the Scottish and...
Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
Activity falls but Scottish surveyors express more optimism for year ahead
NEW research has found that Scottish construction workloads have fallen but surveyors are more positive about the long-term situation.
Activity has dropped for another quarter...
Wemyss Properties completes first industrial property development acquisition
WEMYSS Properties has completed its first industrial property development acquisition at Hagmill Road, adjacent to Centrum Business Park in Coatbridge.
The 1.81-hectare site was purchased...
Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme
THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.
Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...
Park Property Management acquires East Kilbride factoring business
PARK Property Management has purchased the residential factoring division of Lorimer Property Group, based in East Kilbride.
The acquisition is part of Park Property Management's...
Scots commercial property levels “resilient” despite uncertainty
INVESTMENT levels in Scottish commercial property remained resilient in 2016 despite an "unpredictable" year, according to new figures released by property consultancy Knight Frank.
Investors...
Balfour Beatty secures contract for first phase of major Skye project
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded the first phase of Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) Transmission's £690 million Skye 132kV reinforcement project.
On completion the...
Savills Edinburgh confirms double leadership appointment
SAVILLS Edinburgh Residential Sales has appointed Ben Fox as director of new business and promoted John Forsyth to head of Edinburgh residential sales.
Ben Fox,...
Realise acquires Northern Ireland O&M division of Optinergy Ltd
PERTH-based Realise Energy Services has completed the acquisition of Optinergy Ltd, the Northern Ireland medium wind turbine operation and maintenance arm of Optinergy Ltd...
Glasgow property firm looks south for growth potential
A SCOTTISH property specialist is targeting growth in England and Wales following the opening of a purpose built office in Warrington.
Morris & Spottiswood chairman...
SPF calls for continuation of business rates relief
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has called for the continued support with business rates to protect the recovery from Covid-19.
The organisation made the call ahead of...
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...
Holmes Miller completes acquisition of Glasgow-based architectural practice
HOLMES Miller Limited (HM) has completed the acquisition of Coltart Earley Architecture (CEA), a Glasgow-based architectural practice founded in 1990 by Bill Coltart and...
