JR Scaffold secures delivery partner role for second phase of Warmworks initiative
JR Scaffold has been successful in securing its place as a delivery partner on the supply chain for the next phase of the Scottish...
University to calculate true cost of Scottish construction site waste
THE 'true cost' of waste on construction sites in Scotland is to be calculated in a bid to get contractors to change their working...
Contract awarded for Uig Ferry Terminal project
RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has secured the contract for the upgrade of Uig Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Skye.
The work at Uig Port,...
Architecture practice launches new Edinburgh studio
JOHN Robertson Architects (JRA) has launched a new studio in Edinburgh.
The studio, located on George Street, adds to the practice's existing studios in London...
GAP Group primed for growth with major refinancing
Glasgow-based GAP Group, the UK’s largest independent equipment hire business, has successfully completed an up to £220million refinancing exercise to support the future growth...
Savills adds associate director to Scottish planning team
JOANNE Plant (MRTPI) has joined Savills as an associate director in the planning team in Scotland.
Based in the firm’s Glasgow office and focusing largely...
Gary Bushnell appointed MD of Robertson Capital Projects
GARY Bushnell has been appointed MD of Robertson Capital Projects (RCP), following ten years as chief executive of hub East Central Scotland.
In his new...
Research shows contractors are embracing digital transformation
THE National Federation of Builders (NFB) has found that the 'vast majority' of its contractors have implemented a digital transformation.
Furthermore, a 'substantial majority' found...
Insurance brokers name new Scottish construction expert
PIB Insurance Brokers has appointed a new construction expert to its Scottish team.
Irene Bisset brings over 30 years’ experience to her role as senior...
Donaldson Timber Engineering appoints new business systems director
DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the promotion of Anya Mayor to the role of business systems director.
In her new role, Anya will be...
Homes for Scotland urges wider support to tackle ‘chronic undersupply’ of housing
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) is calling for a rethink on how to address what it described as the nation's 'spiralling housing crisis'.
Launching its new...
Meet The Contractor to become annual event following debut success
ORGANISERS have committed to making Meet The Contractor an annual event following the success of the inaugural gathering at the Dakota Eurocentral.
Around 130 people...
Balfour Beatty appoints chief legal and commercial officer
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the appointment of Ed Egerton as chief legal and commercial officer.
He will join the business in September from AtkinsRéalis, the...
Naylor hails ‘transformational’ year as financial results published
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer Naylor Industries plc has reported continued progress in a 'transformational year' with a £10 million investment programme and reshaping at the...
Scottish Enterprise to make £4m available to boost green jobs
SCOTTISH Enterprise has announced that it is to make £4 million available to aid the creation of green jobs in Scotland.
The agency said that...
New faces at UKFPA
MEMBERS of the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA) gathered for their Annual General Meeting at Nairn Golf Club recently.
At the AGM, Phil Higginbotham, (James Callander...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
Property firm’s marketing approach goes viral
AN Edinburgh-based property investment firm has adopted an innovative approach to marketing a vacant sight in the city's Sighthill area.
SRA Ventures, in conjunction with property...
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...
Cruden reports ‘robust’ financial results despite challenging conditions
THE Cruden Group has reported a 'robust' set of financial results, including a 21st consecutive year of profitable trading.
Turnover for the year to 31...
