Stewart Milne Group appoints new chief operating officer

STUART MacGregor has been appointed to the newly created role of chief operating officer at Stewart Milne Group. Formerly group finance director, he will move...
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Building engineering workers agree three-year wage deal

UNITE the union and building engineering services employers have agreed a three-year pay deal for operatives, described as being worth almost 10% over its...
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Glasgow architects complete switch to employee ownership

A Glasgow architectural practice whose turnover has risen 30 per cent in the past two years has designs on more growth after becoming employee-owned. PagePark...

Cash for Bay – Scottish Government funding

REGENERATION projects in Irvine Bay are to benefit from more than £5m worth of Scottish Government funding. A total of £5.2m has been granted...

Jedburgh civils contractor acquired by RSK

JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as 'significantly strengthening' the group’s expertise...

Savills expands rural division in Scotland

SAVILLS Rural, Energy and Projects (REP) is seeking new talent in Scotland following recent business growth and a number of promotions and new hires. The...

GEZE UK accredited as Living Wage Employer

DOOR and window control systems manufacturer GEZE UK has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. To achieve the accreditation, the business had to confirm that...
(L-R) Martin Daly with his employees John and James

FMB survey uncovers ‘troubling trend’ in Scottish building industry

A new survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed a 'troubling trend' in the Scottish building industry. The organisation said that,...

Commercial property sector faces ‘perfect storm’ in wake of pandemic

THE Covid-19 pandemic resulted in Scotland's worst quarter for commercial property sales in a decade. Research from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) revealed that at £285 million,...

TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal

TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal. The deal has been described...

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...
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Fleming Timber Structures announces hat-trick of new business wins

FLEMING Timber Structures has announced three new contract wins for a variety of main contractors across Scotland. Spanning education, sport and funeral care, the...
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Tenders to be launched for creation of new district heating pipeline in Aberdeen

TENDERS are to be invited for a design and build framework contract for a pipeline to connect Aberdeen's energy from waste facility to the...
Brian Dick and Jacqueline Primrose

Mac Mic Group confirms two senior promotions

GLASGOW-headquartered Mac Mic Group has announced two senior promotions within its leadership team. Brian Dick has been appointed MD. He joined the business in 2012...
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Landmark EPD for timber frame wall panel showcases green credentials

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration...

Ryden strengthens industrial agency team in Scotland

RYDEN has appointed Ben Dobson as new associate for its industrial agency team in Scotland. The commercial real estate specialist said the hiring plays a...
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New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects

NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed. The findings come...
ORA Architects team

Fife-based design and architecture practice sees turnover soar by 11%

FIFE-based ORA Architects has reported a 'significant' uplift in business performance after growing turnover by 11% in 2024/25, with a further 10% growth projected...

Delight at two-year wage agreement being reached for electricians

SELECT has announced that it is 'extremely pleased' that a two-year wage agreement has been sealed for Scotland's electricians. The deal, which will see rates...

Scottish commercial property investment ‘bounces back’ in Q1

INVESTMENT in Scotland’s commercial property market has rebounded during the first quarter of 2024, according to analysis from Knight Frank. The commercial property consultancy’s figures...