BTR specialist secures new HSBC funding

DANDARA Living has secured a £60 million Green Revolving Credit Facility from HSBC UK. The developer will use the funding to finance its existing pipeline...

Edinburgh office market bounces back with ‘strong’ Q3

NEW research has found that a strong third quarter for take-up has helped the Edinburgh office market 'defy the economic gloom'. Analysis from Knight Frank...

Cushman & Wakefield strengthens Scottish team with double appointment

CUSHMAN & Wakefield has added two new appointments to its team in Scotland in the form of Martin Whittaker and Kevin Strain. Building surveyor Martin...

Bellshill construction business secures funding to boost green credentials

BELLSHILL-based construction firm LS Contracts has secured a six-figure funding sum from UKSE to help accelerate its sustainability credentials. The company has enjoyed steady growth...

Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM

THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.  Major challenges...

Saint-Gobain brands to supply road materials to Scots councils

SAINT-Gobain businesses Jewson and Frazer have been appointed as suppliers of road maintenance materials to all 32 Scottish councils through the Scotland Excel Framework. Products...

DJ Alexander opens new Glasgow base to reflect ‘optimism’ of property market

SALES and lettings agent DJ Alexander Ltd has opened new premises on Byres Road in Glasgow's west end. The office employs 20 people and is...

Building services contractor appoints new commercial director

BUILDINGS services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has appointed Andrew Halliday as commercial director. The Glasgow-based business, which was founded in 2016 and specialises in mechanical, electrical...

Balfour Beatty ‘transformation’ highlighted by profits rise

BALFOUR Beatty has reported "strong" financial results, demonstrating successful delivery of the construction giant's Build to Last transformation programme. Underlying pre-tax profit rose significantly from...

Insurance reinstatement building contractor doubles workforce

A succession of contract wins in recent months has resulted in insurance reinstatement building contractor INSUREPAIR doubling its workforce. Plasterers, joiners and decorators make up...

Playing Fair: firm’s new Scottish MD plots growth

RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone is committed to doubling the size of its business in Scotland in the coming years, according to its new...

CMS Window Systems appoints new chairman

LOUIS Eperjesi has been appointed chairman at CMS Window Systems. The former Tyman plc CEO has three decades of director-level experience and his background in...

Connect Modular appoints two new non-executive directors

CONNECT Modular, part of The Wee House Group, has appointed two new non-executive directors to the board: Paul Hillard and Duncan Robb. Paul brings over...
Chris McGhee, HFD

HFD appoints new commercial director for construction division

HFD has appointed Chris McGhee as the new commercial lead of its construction business, supporting the delivery of building projects across Scotland. Chris brings over...
Stuart MacPherson

Scottish manufacturing leaders optimistic despite ongoing challenges

NEW research has revealed almost three quarters of Scottish manufacturing businesses expect to grow between 3-10% in the next year. A report released by MHA...

Formwork firm targets “buoyant” Scots market

FORMWORK company Doka UK has opened a new office in Glasgow to service its growing Scottish market. The firm is currently involved in the Aberdeen...
Fiona Hodgson

Plumbing and heating profession faces ‘critical’ shortage of skilled workers

THE latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed a 'critical' shortage of skilled workers. Three consecutive quarters of...
Sander Nevejans, CEO and founder

Seawool startup seizes opportunity to get closer to Scotland’s construction industry

A startup behind a biodegradable 'wool' material made from by-products of the Scottish shellfish sector has relocated its headquarters in Glasgow as it looks...

Council calls for ferry tender process to be ‘immediately halted’

INVERCLYDE Council has called for the ferry tender process being carried out by Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) to be 'immediately halted'. It comes after the...
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Rising from the Ash – Bathgate business breaks £70m barrier

ASHWOOD Scotland is celebrating 15 years in business this year, shortly after the completion of its 313th project. It takes the total contracts value...