SMTS rebrands to Donaldson Timber Systems following acquisition
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been confirmed as the new brand of the business formerly known as Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move follows...
Glasgow law practice launches commercial property arm
A Glasgow-based law firm has launched a commercial property arm less than six months after being founded.
Matheson Lawson has added experienced solicitor Donna Carson...
Director appointed at Donaldson Door Systems
DONALDSON Door Systems (DDS) has announced the appointment of Billy Cameron as director of the business.
He will join the board of the joinery manufacturer...
Concerns grow despite record output
NEW figures show a record output for the Scottish construction industry - but industry chiefs have warned that current growth levels are not sustainable...
Balfour Beatty accounts show solid progress
BALFOUR Beatty has reported an underlying pre-tax profit of £7 million for the half-year ended July 1 - a dramatic improvement on the £130 million...
Residential construction activity in February increased by 20 per cent year on year
RESIDENTIAL activity across the construction sector continued its hold at the top of the industry in February, contributing £1.6 billion worth of contracts by value...
Edinburgh bid and tender specialist breaks £1m turnover barrier
EDINBURGH-based bid and tender specialist AM Bid has broken the £1 million turnover barrier for the first time in its seven-year history.
Following what the...
Professor Rudi Klein to step down as CEO of the SEC Group
PROFESSOR Rudi Klein is to step down from his role as CEO of the Specialist Engineering Contractors' (SEC) Group from the beginning of 2021.
He...
Scottish firm opens new base in north of England
GLASGOW-headquartered Cleartech Group has announced the opening of a new base in the north of England.
Located in Sunderland's Doxford International Business Park, the water...
Scottish Government announces new measures to support smaller businesses
LEGISLATION to support smaller businesses to raise finance to help them maintain income and address rising business costs has been published by the Scottish...
Edinburgh property group appoints non-executive chairman
EDINBURGH property developer Qmile Group has appointed former Redrow and Avant Homes chief executive Neil Fitzsimmons as non-executive chairman.
Qmile Group was launched in May...
Positive signs for construction product manufacturing amidst long-term challenges
THE Construction Products Association's latest state of trade survey has shown early signs of recovery for the construction product manufacturing sector in the second...
Council says ‘hurdles’ placed in way of delivering new train station in Winchburgh
WEST Lothian Council has expressed its disappointment that 'hurdles have been placed in the way' of delivering a new railway station in Winchburgh.
Winchburgh is...
Barratt to open 14 new Scottish sites this year
BARRATT Developments has confirmed plans to open 14 new sites creating 2,316 new homes across Scotland this year.
The housebuilder also revealed it will continue...
CITB ‘strengthens commitment’ to ensuring Levy system operates fairly
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its 'strengthened position' on ‘passing on the Levy’.
The organisation said the move reflects the CITB, Levy...
Parish church and surrounding estate in Bargeddie brought to the market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has brought a parish church and surrounding estate in Bargeddie to the market.
Bargeddie Parish Church is situated on Manse Road which...
16 years of profit for Cruden
THE Cruden Group has increased profit by 48% to £7.1 million for the year to 31 March 2015 - the 16th year in a...
New Edinburgh depot gives Scot JCB room to grow
SCOT JCB’s new large-scale depot in Sighthill, Edinburgh has been officially opened by JCB chairman Lord Bamford.
The 1.4-acre site – over six times the...
PERI confirms changes to northern sales team
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI UK has announced a restructuring of its northern region following a number of sales employee retirals and departures.
Martin Richardson,...
Keepmoat confirms appointment of new chief financial officer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has appointed Mark Dilley as chief financial officer (CFO).
Mark’s career spans more than 30 years. He previously held the position of CFO...
