MRP snaps up Glasgow office building
PROPERTY developer MRP has finalised the purchase of 200 Renfield Street in Glasgow.
The office building sits within a 1.6-acre site at the northern edge...
Building services provider earns double accreditation
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced it is now a BESA member and is SNIPEF-certified.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is an industry...
Construction workers ‘could be owed millions’ by HMRC
NEW research has claimed that construction workers could be owed 'millions' of pounds by HMRC in unclaimed tax refunds.
A study by tax refund specialist,...
Breedon’s proposal to sell 14 sites satisfies competition concerns
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a proposal from Breedon to sell 14 production and distribution sites in order to resolve competition concerns.
Breedon...
Defibrillator installed at Capstone Construction’s Inverness base
CAPSTONE Construction has installed a defibrillator at its head office in Inverness to ensure round-the-clock access to the life-saving equipment.
The defibrillator has been strategically...
Contractor sought for ‘biggest overhaul’ of Glasgow area since the 1970s
GLASGOW City Council is seeking a contractor to lead what it says will be the 'biggest overhaul' of the east side of Argyle...
New report highlights positive future for Scottish construction industry
NEW research has highlighted the opportunities available for Scotland's construction industry as the sector continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Developers, contractors and public...
Hardies appoints new partner to help grow south of England operations
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the appointment of Peter O’Brien as a partner and building surveyor in its London office.
He has over...
Smaller building firms report downturn in workloads
NEW research has revealed small building companies are reporting falling workloads, material costs going up, and a shortage of available workers.
The findings were highlighted...
Glasgow-headquartered civils specialist continues English expansion
GLASGOW-headquartered civils specialist Mackenzie Construction has continued its expansion with the opening of a new regional hub in Stafford, joining other bases in Inverness,...
Balfour Beatty hails ‘positive’ cash performance in trading update and appoints new chairman
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Charles Allen, Lord Allen of Kensington, CBE, will be appointed as its next chairman and a non-executive director.
He will...
WYG appoints new regional director in Scotland
WYG, part of global consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech, has appointed Ken Munro as regional director in Scotland and head of defence cost...
Edinburgh revealed as ‘hotspot’ for student accommodation investment
NEW research has revealed that Edinburgh has become a 'hotspot' for investment in student accommodation.
Knight Frank’s Global Student Property 2019 report found that the...
Johnston Carmichael adds to construction and property incentives expertise in Inverness
JOHNSTON Carmichael has grown its construction and property incentives expertise in Inverness with the appointment of a new tax specialist.
Alison McGlashan has become a...
Growth strategist launches new programme for construction business owners
GROWTH strategist Craig Alexander Rattray is launching a new initiative to help construction business owners build for the future.
The Glasgow-based cash flow specialist will...
Cost increases hit Maxi margins
CONSTRUCTION and haulage specialist Maxi Caledonian has reported a "good" year despite reduced margins due to "unavoidable cost increases".
For the year ended September 30...
Business targets new phase of growth with appointment of operations manager
CLEANING specialist CleanTEC - which has a number of construction and housing firms on its book - is targeting a new phase of growth...
REHAU sees commercial new-build project enquiries soar this year
POLYMER solutions manufacturer REHAU has reported that UK commercial new-build project enquiries have more than doubled year-on-year for the first six months of 2025.
From...
Scottish employers ‘becoming more open-minded’ when it comes to recruitment
NEW research from Hays has revealed that 39% of employers in Scotland say it is no longer important to them that a job applicant...
Manchester-headquartered engineering consultancy expands into Glasgow
MANCHESTER-headquartered structural and civil engineering consultancy Renaissance has expanded into Glasgow.
The firm’s new operation at the Briggait, an A-listed market hall complex in Glasgow...
