Global Infrastructure announces 25 new appointments as growth continues

GLOBAL Infrastructure has announced the appointment of 25 new members of staff - including three directors. The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as...

BAM FM lands three-year repair and maintenance deal with North Ayrshire Council

BAM FM has been appointed by North Ayrshire Council to a three-year contract to maintain and repair heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. As part...

Graduate apprenticeships have key role to play in Scotland’s economy

https://vimeo.com/686272068/403f15e1a5 By Jen Henderson, head of talent partnerships at Heriot-Watt University Graduate Apprenticeships are a key way to develop and retain skills and talent for business...

PERI UK appoints new finance director

GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...
Green energy approvals

Renewable energy projects drive huge increase in infrastructure approvals

NEW research has found that approval of infrastructure projects in the UK increased 298% in October - the second consecutive month the sector has...

Bancon Group hails ‘positive’ momentum and forward sales position

ABERDEENSHIRE-based Bancon Group has reported 'positive' trading and a 'strong' recovery from the pandemic restrictions after posting its financial results for the year ending...

Jobs boost as builders’ merchant opens Elgin branch

MKM Building Supplies has opened a new branch in Elgin, creating 12 jobs in the process. The branch will offer a "full portfolio" of products...

New PMI figures reveal extent of construction challenges

NEW research has revealed that activity in the UK construction sector in September declined at its second-sharpest pace since April 2009. The headline seasonally adjusted...

Timber specialist launches new business to meet demand for home working solutions

TIMBER specialist the James Donaldson Group has launched a new business called Buzz Home Office to embrace the surge in home working. The new offering will provide...

Bell rings true at DM Hall

CHARTERED building surveyor Philip Bell has joined the building consultancy arm of DM Hall. Philip, who will be based in Edinburgh, is a member of...

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff make new senior appointments

Engineering consultancy firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has made two new appointments to its senior building services team in Scotland. Scott Baird, formally of Buro...

Plans unveiled for £75m Glasgow city centre development

MOSAIC Architecture + Design has submitted a planning application on behalf of Garroch Investments to demolish Glasgow’s Princes House and develop Magnet, a £75...

Interserve brings in new finance director

INTERSERVE Group Limited has appointed George Restall as the new finance director of its UK construction business. He will take over from Mark Goldsworthy from...

Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects

HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects. The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...

Housebuilder strengthens strategic land team with senior appointment

GLASGOW-headquartered housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has appointed a new strategic land manager for the south west of England to support the company's growth in...

Hadden Construction heading for growth

Hadden Construction has completed work on a £650,000 investment to extend its Perthshire base.  With support from a £300k funding package from Bank of Scotland,...

Edwin James Group confirms landmark training investment

FACILITIES engineering specialist Edwin James Group has announced the largest investment in learning and development in the firm's history. The company is launching a new...

New managing director appointed at akp

AKP has appointed Martin McColl as managing director with immediate effect, succeeding founding partner Ian McEwan who is taking on the role of CEO. The...

Scotframe makes senior appointment to target English self-build housing market

SCOTFRAME is targeting a larger slice of the self-build housing market in England after appointing Danny Johnson to the role of business development manager...
building supplies

Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify

NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry. The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...