Construction accountancy quadruples staff numbers due to ‘soaring’ demand
EMPOWERED By Cloud, a Scottish Cloud-based construction accountancy specialist, has announced it has more than quadrupled its workforce in the last year to meet...
Knight Property Group welcomes Prosafe Offshore to Kingshill Park
KNIGHT Property Group has welcomed Prosafe Offshore Ltd to Kingshill Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Prosafe, the owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels has signed...
New course launches for drone operators in construction sector
The UK’s first training course for industrial drone operators has been launched by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).
Muir Group announces new contract wins and expands portfolio
MUIR Group has announced a series of new contract wins and developments as the year-end approaches.
Muir Construction has secured repeat build contracts with Abrdn...
Housing association secures £10m credit facility
KINGDOM Housing Association has confirmed it has agreed a revolving credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank during the Covid-19 period after an open tender...
Framework aims to aid Scotland’s net zero transition and tackle green skills shortages
A £120 million framework has been launched with the aim of opening up 'transformative' opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation...
Clark goes public – New orders for Paisley firm
PUBLIC sector work makes up the bulk of a £7m package of new orders for Paisley firm Clark Contracts. The haul includes a brace...
Orbex to appoint administrators
MORAY-headquartered rocket manufacturer Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators.
The news comes after fundraising, merger, and acquisition opportunities all concluded unsuccessfully, the firm...
Ryden appoints new property management partner in Edinburgh
RYDEN has appointed Stuart Lockhart as partner to lead the commercial real estate firm's property management services in Edinburgh.
He brings over 25 years of...
FMB urges cut to VAT to boost construction industry
AS the announcement of the UK budget approaches, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged chancellor Sajid Javid to ‘slash’ the rate of...
Surveying appointment creates family tradition
DM Hall has appointed local surveyor Peter Rasberry to its Dunfermline office.
For Peter (50), who will support partner Alasdair Seaton, the move creates a family tradition as...
Knight Frank appoints new industrial and logistics lead for Scotland
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Scott Hogan to lead its industrial and logistics practice in Scotland.
Currently based in Aberdeen, Scott will re-locate...
Edinburgh surveyor returns to where it all began with senior role
AN Edinburgh surveyor has come full circle after he rejoined the company that kickstarted his career.
Lloyd Anderson joined Trident Building Consultancy after graduating from...
Hollis appoints senior associate in Glasgow
RETAIL estate consultancy Hollis has announced the appointment of Greg McCallum as a senior associate in Glasgow.
Greg joins the firm's cost management team in...
CICV Forum welcomes next phase of construction’s return to work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the announcement regarding further easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland, but said health and safety and collaboration...
Engineering construction industry gives backing to ECITB levy proposals
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced that engineering construction companies have overwhelmingly backed its proposed levy rates for the next three...
Trade body welcomes increased diversity amongst apprentice plumbers
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed it has seen 'markedly' increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited apprentice plumbers.
Alongside...
Council could face compensation claim over Covid-related delays to school build
THE prospect of Balfour Beatty being entitled to compensation for Covid-related delays to the £42 million build of Lossiemouth High has been raised at...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
Former RIAS president appointed chairman of Glasgow Wood
GLASGOW Wood has appointed Robin Webster OBE as its new chairman to replace Brian Young.
The charity and social enterprise provides volunteering opportunities to locals...
