Kier announces £245 million loss
KIER has announced a loss of £245 million before tax for the year ending 30 June 2019, whilst also warning that Brexit could negatively...
Construction cost consultancy expands EMEA team
CONSTRUCTION cost consultancy Soben has announced the appointment of Robert McQueen and Max Elswood as project directors for Soben Consultancy UK & Europe.
A quantity...
Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive following ‘monumental’ year
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a recruitment drive to fill new roles at its Lochmaben site.
Due to expansion, the roof tile manufacturer has vacancies...
Framework appointment gives CCG a window of opportunity
CCG has secured a place on the new Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) WD1 Windows and Doors Framework.
WD1 is an amalgamation of two frameworks for...
SME builders ‘feeling the pinch’ as cost and labour pressures grow
BUILDERS are experiencing a drop in profits as economy pressures rise, according to new research.
The most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation...
Fire protection business is aiming high with expansion plans
A family-run Dundee fire protection business has expanded into Manchester after its commitment to securing the highest levels of third-party accreditation and training helped...
IME brokers strategic joint venture with Cornerstone
Edinburgh-based IME Property Ltd and Cornerstone Business Agents have agreed a strategic joint venture which they say will help them strengthen their grip on...
Muir Homes appoints new construction manager
FIFE-based housebuilder Muir Homes has appointed Derek Bertram as the firm's new construction manager.
He will be tasked with leading the construction team, which is...
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...
Breedon hints at further acquisitions
BREEDON Aggregates said the business is “confident” of meeting 2016 market expectations after announcing its unaudited interim results for the six months ending 30...
Local government data resource availability tipped to benefit Scottish construction industry
THE Improvement Service (IS) has launched open access to the Spatial Hub, a local government data resource covering Scotland and containing information valuable to...
Ayrshire firm hailed for ‘crucial’ role in build of UK’s tallest onshore wind turbines
AN Ayrshire firm has been hailed for its work to support the construction of the tallest onshore wind turbines in the UK.
Hamilton Tarmac created...
Homes for Good secures £2.4 million loan from Glasgow Credit Union
HOMES for Good and Glasgow Credit Union have entered a partnership aimed at providing high-quality housing for low-income individuals and families in Glasgow and...
Sharp decline in builders’ merchant sales as pandemic impact takes hold
BUILDERS' merchant sales dropped by 6.7% in Q1 compared to the same period last year as the impact of Covid-19 started to become apparent.
Year-on-year...
Expanding trade at Fife’s Banbeath Industrial Estate
HOWDENS Joinery is set to open a 'spacious' unit at Banbeath Industrial Estate in Leven as it continues its expansion.
The supplier of kitchens, bedrooms,...
Robertson Group opens new Dundee office
THE Robertson Group has expanded its Tayside operation with the opening of a new office, in response to a thriving work book and increased staff...
Hardies to double annual trainee and graduate surveyor recruitment intake
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it is investing more than £250,000 in doubling its annual trainee and graduate surveyor recruitment intake.
The move...
Aberdeen Council to review major projects amidst global supply chain issues
MAJOR Aberdeen City Council capital projects are to be reviewed and reprofiled due to the risk of potential delays due to supply chain issues...
Scotland ‘outperforms’ national UK average in land value growth
SCOTLAND'S residential development land market continues to 'outperform' London, according to new research from Savills.
Housing land values showed 'small signs of growth' in the...
Commercial property consultancy strengthens Edinburgh team
EUAN Kelly has been appointed a partner in Knight Frank's Edinburgh office.
He re-locates from the commercial property consultancy’s London HQ, where he was part...























