Regeneration specialist strengthens board with triple appointment
URBAN Union has announced it is strengthening its board with three new appointments.
Founded in 2011, the company, which is part of Robertson Group, regenerates...
New research highlights sector’s productivity ‘crisis’
NEW research from Turner & Townsend has laid bare industry concerns around political instability, a lack of confidence in the market to invest in new...
Contracts awarded on SP Energy Networks multi-billion-pound strategic framework
BALFOUR Beatty has secured a place on SP Energy Networks' multi-billion-pound strategic agreement for overhead line works framework.
The firm joins Morgan Sindall Construction, M...
Tilbury Douglas secures third North Lanarkshire Council project
TILBURY Douglas has been appointed to deliver its third project for North Lanarkshire Council in the form of the £4 million Pather scheme in...
Balfour Beatty secures £70m Edinburgh Futures Institute project
BALFOUR Beatty has landed a £70 million contract to deliver the Edinburgh Futures Institute, a refurbishment and extension initiative on behalf of the University...
Amey to showcase jobs on offer in Scotland
AMEY is to host a series of face-to-face and virtual job fairs to share the 'varied and exciting' roles that are available on its...
Major funding boost for sustainable cement innovation in South Lanarkshire
A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular...
SJIB and Unite back consultation over regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Unite the Union have welcomed the launch of a consultation exercise which could lead to the introduction of...
Family affair for Hardies in Glasgow
TONY Madden has been appointed as a building surveyor partner at Hardies Property & Construction Consultants' Glasgow office.
The appointment means that Tony joins his...
Morris and Spottiswood reports return to pre-pandemic turnover and profitability
CONSTRUCTION business Morris & Spottiswood has announced a return to pre-Covid turnover and profitability following a period of growth.
Turnover for the financial year ending...
Aberdeen-based development and investment firm drives forward growth plans
WEST Coast Estates has announced it is preparing for a "strong" second half of 2018 after opening its latest drive-thru development in Aberdeen.
The development...
SSE and partners selected in Netherlands offshore wind tender
THE Noordzeker consortium - made up of Perth-headquartered SSE Renewables; ABP, the largest Dutch pension fund; and APG, the Netherland's largest pension provider -...
Clark Contracts in major recruitment drive
CLARK Contracts has created 60 new jobs to support growth across Scotland.
The construction, refurbishment and maintenance contractor said the new roles reflect a “steady...
Toolstation announces new MD
TOOLSTATION has announced the appointment of Lakhvir Sanghera as its new MD, following the retirement of Angela Rushforth.
Lakhvir was previously finance, property & distribution...
Edinburgh hospitality sector outperforms UK average
EDINBURGH'S hotel sector outperformed the UK national average in revenue growth, according to new research from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
The Hospitality...
BESA marks ‘historic day’ in battle against late payments
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the Small Business Protection (Late Payment) Bill announced in this week’s King’s Speech.
BESA said late and...
Analysis reveals Scottish commercial property market ‘bounced back’ in 2024
NEW research has revealed that investment volumes in Scotland’s commercial property market bounced back in 2024, up 30% on the previous 12 months.
Total investment...
New development opportunity launched at Blindwells
THE latest development opportunity has been launched at the 390-acre Blindwells development in East Lothian.
Plot 11 extends to around 1.8 hectares and is positioned...
Graham + Sibbald announces promotions
GRAHAM + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Michael Gill and Calum McKenzie to director.
Michael joined Graham + Sibbald in 2016 as a graduate...
Report shows construction sector claimed back £400m in R&D tax credits
A new report from HMRC for research and development (R&D) tax credit claims has revealed that the construction industry claimed back £400 million for...
