CMI Offshore Group establishes Inverclyde base
RIVERSIDE Inverclyde (Ri) has announced CMI Offshore Group (CMI), the owner and operator of a 25-strong offshore fleet, has taken a lease for the...
Union welcomes Scottish Government’s stance on site closures
THE Unite union has welcomed the Scottish Government's instruction to close all construction sites not linked to the health service.
Unite said it has been...
Clyde Gateway Trade Park acquired in £2.35m deal
CLYDE Gateway Trade Park in Rutherglen has been acquired for £2.35 million by a multi-let industrial property investment fund.
The acquisition marks the first deal...
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...
Activity falls but Scottish surveyors express more optimism for year ahead
NEW research has found that Scottish construction workloads have fallen but surveyors are more positive about the long-term situation.
Activity has dropped for another quarter...
Naylor Drainage MD appointed president of BPF Pipes Group
CHRIS Ainger, MD of Naylor Drainage, has been appointed president of the BPF Pipes Group.
His career includes senior roles in quality, health and safety,...
Communications consultancy strengthens team following Muir Group appointment and double award win
GLASGOW-based Perceptive Communicators has achieved a major milestone after being appointed to provide strategic communications services for Muir Group, expanding its specialist team with...
Edinburgh practice announces double promotion
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that Ewan Hooper and Grigor Brown have been promoted to associates, in recognition of their contributions to the practice’s work...
Marley names new MD
Billy Baird has been named the next managing director of Marley Contract Services.
Having spent 15 years as projects director for the roofing and cladding...
Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Housebuilder in ‘very strong’ position to meet demand once business restarts
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has agreed an additional £18 million, 12-month loan facility with Bank of Scotland, increasing the total credit facility to...
Glasgow practice embarks on employee ownership model
ANDERSON Bell + Christie has announced its transition to employee ownership.
Following the transfer of 100% of the architectural practice's shares into an employee ownership...
New Aberdeen branch is ‘final piece of the jigsaw’ for Rearo
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has marked a major milestone by adding an Aberdeen branch to its network.
The move is designed to ensure...
Springfield Properties poised to acquire Tulloch Homes for £56.4 million
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced the conditional acquisition of Inverness-based housebuilder Tulloch Homes for a net consideration of £56.4 million.
This will be Springfield’s third acquisition...
Turner & Townsend appointed to lead three-year framework
TURNER & Townsend has been appointed to lead a multi-disciplinary consultancy for Crown Estate Scotland's built development, coastal, and land transactions professional services framework.
The...
Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland
SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...
Thomas & Adamson introduces raft of wellbeing measures for staff
THOMAS & Adamson has introduced a raft of new wellbeing changes in a move designed to better meet the needs of staff in a...
Scotland Excel launches ‘flagship’ new build construction framework
SCOTLAND Excel has launched the £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.
Unveiled at the organisation's first ever Estates Management Expo, more than 180 delegates...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies adds machine shop to Livingston base
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced an extension to its Livingston branch with the addition of a new machine shop.
The facility features...
Campion Homes reports rise in turnover and profits
FIFE-based Campion Homes has announced an increase in turnover and profits for financial year 2023/24, following a 'steady' level of private house sales and 'strong'...
