East Kilbride fire testing firm acquired by SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland has announced the acquisition of East Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC).
The firm - which specialises in testing, inspection,...
Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies completes Cameron’s acquisition
COWAL Building and Plumbing Supplies has completed the acquisition of John Cameron Plumbers and Builders Merchants.
The move adds to the firm's merchant group that...
Contract wins help expand ENGIE’s presence in Renfrewshire
ENGIE has announced it has won "multiple" contracts across Renfrewshire, which will see homes, schools and public buildings benefit from refurbishment and maintenance works.
The...
Crofters to get support to improve energy efficiency of homes
SCOTLAND'S crofters are to get help with high energy costs through new grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Crofters can apply...
‘Phenomenal’ response to survey designed to improve CDP process
A new construction industry-wide survey seeking views on Contractor Design Portions (CDP) has been 'flooded' with responses, reflecting how important the topic remains.
The survey,...
Housebuilder aims to inspire more women into construction
STEWART Milne Group has marked International Women’s Day by revealing an above construction industry average figure of 18% female representation in the workplace.
The housebuilder said...
Balfour Beatty sees profits rise 69%
BALFOUR Beatty has seen profits skyrocket by 69% as it posts its half-year results.
The infrastructure group’s underlying profit from operations (PFO) has increased to...
CITB ‘strengthens commitment’ to ensuring Levy system operates fairly
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its 'strengthened position' on ‘passing on the Levy’.
The organisation said the move reflects the CITB, Levy...
Building products firm appoints new Scottish sales manager
SPECIALIST building products firm AG (Acheson + Glover) has appointed David McCandlish as its new regional sales manager in Scotland.
Having worked in the printing...
SME lending specialist backs Cairngorms industrial development
SME property lending specialist Assetz Capital is supporting a new industrial estate in the heart of the Cairngorms with a £1.94 million funding package.
The...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
Edinburgh office market sees ‘strong’ finish to 2021
NEW research has shown that a 'strong' final quarter in 2021 saw office take-up in Edinburgh continue its recovery from the pandemic.
Analysis from Knight...
Property and construction consultancy appoints regional director for Scotland and Northern Ireland
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Gleeds has appointed Dorothy Robertson as regional director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Based in the firm's Glasgow office, Dorothy has...
McConnell ramps up growth plans with opening of new East Kilbride base
MCCONNELL, previously known as Hugh LS McConnell or McConnell Roofing, has announced it is relaunching the 'McConnell' brand and has opened a new office...
Sauter Group acquires majority shareholding in Emtec Group
THE Sauter Group has acquired a majority shareholding in Uddingston-headquartered M&E contractor and maintenance provider, Emtec.
Established in 2003, Emtec has enjoyed year on year...
BTO makes senior appointment to construction team
BTO Solicitors LLP has appointed new partner Fraser Hopkins to its construction team.
Described by BTO as a specialist in risk and construction disputes, Fraser...
DM Hall appoints two new partners
DM Hall has confirmed the appointment of two new partners.
Martin Elsby, formerly director of the chartered surveying firm’s national building consultancy and Ian Davidson,...
Boost for trainees in Western Isles
WESTERN Isles Council has again been able to allocate funding to support apprenticeship training in the construction industry.
The amount of funding support paid will...
Eurocentral warehouse unit sold for around £11 million
A warehouse unit at Eurocentral in Scotland’s central belt, let to the commercial vehicle specialist Scania, has been acquired off-market by a private investor...
Man ordered to compensate nine people he defrauded whilst trading as Midlothian firm
A man has been ordered to fully compensate nine people he defrauded while trading as Midlothian business Discount Bathrooms Scotland.
Michael Patterson, formerly of Straiton,...
