Plans lodged for new urban logistics project in Sighthill
A joint venture has submitted plans for the speculative development of 146,745 sq ft of urban logistics accommodation on Bankhead Avenue in Sighthill, Edinburgh.
Called...
Surveying appointment creates family tradition
DM Hall has appointed local surveyor Peter Rasberry to its Dunfermline office.
For Peter (50), who will support partner Alasdair Seaton, the move creates a family tradition as...
UK ‘in the vanguard’ as construction markets across Europe tipped to recover this year
CONSTRUCTION markets across Europe are poised for a gradual recovery in activity beginning this year, following a two-year slump, Bain & Company has forecast...
Edinburgh firm targets US Government funding
SCOTTISH energy storage specialists Gravitricity is set to make its debut in America after linking with a major US construction group.
The Edinburgh firm has...
Consultancy launches new geospatial measurement service
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed a lead digital measurement surveyor to spearhead its new geospatial measurement service.
Glasgow-based Matthew McQuillian brings...
Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive to help meet demand
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has launched a major recruitment drive in anticipation of what will be a record year...
Liquidators warn Carluke firm’s collapse a ‘worrying sign’ for sector
CARLUKE-based Iain Potter Construction (IPC) Ltd has ceased trading following a 'severely constrained' cash flow position.
The firm's 33 staff members have since been made...
Businessman to invest £3 million in energy training centres to tackle skills shortages
EDINBURGH businessman Mark Glasgow plans to invest £3 million in the creation of energy training centres around Scotland to help combat skills shortages.
Construction is...
New £100m programme will boost use of AI in construction
A £100 million artificial intelligence (AI) programme has been launched to boost the use of the technology in sectors including construction.
It comes from Innovate...
Highland firm secures funding to bring two apprentices on board
A Lochaber engineering and welding firm has taken on two new apprentices thanks to a Highland Council scheme.
NEWCo received funding for the two appointments...
Bracewell marks centenary year with rebrand
BRACEWELL Stirling Consulting has announced that it is to rebrand the business to be known as Bracewell.
The move comes as the architectural practice marks...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies looks to bolster sales team
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is looking to strengthen its sales team in Livingston as it continues to invest in its flagship branch.
The...
A. Alexander Group targets renewables market with newly created role
CHRIS Divers has been appointed to the newly created role of renewables project manager at Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary contractor A. Alexander Group.
With over ten years...
Business case approved for build of £5.8m active travel bridge in Levenmouth
PLANS for the build of a £5.8 million active travel bridge in Levenmouth have taken a 'significant' step forward, Fife Council has said.
The news...
HIE backs Inverness Castle experience project with further funding
HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved a further £863,000 contribution to the Inverness Castle experience project.
The figure brings HIE's total investment in the...
Tenderer shortlist unveiled for facility able to ‘double’ UK’s electricity storage
SSE Renewables has unveiled the tenderer shortlists of contractors for the civil engineering and mechanical and electrical works on its hydro storage scheme at...
Glasgow construction business hails milestone revenue figure
GLASGOW-headquartered Lochlie Construction has announced that the business has achieved a £10 million revenue milestone.
The firm, which delivers construction and refurbishment projects, steel buildings and...
Recruitment days will highlight opportunities to work on Scotland’s highways
AMEY has announced details of two upcoming recruitment days as the firm searches for people to join its highways team to work on trunk...
Open plan business pavilion sold for undisclosed sum
DM Hall has announced the sale of AxSys House, a 5,479 square foot business pavilion in Paisley’s Glasgow Airport Business Park, for an undisclosed...
Galliford Try lands double defence deal
GALLIFORD Try's building business has secured contracts in the defence sector worth a combined £30.9 million.
The firm has been appointed by BAE Systems in...
