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 ‘glamping’ design consultancy begins international expansion with Dubai base
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has opened a new office in Dubai following a 'remarkable' period of growth.
Founded 18 months ago by friends...
Breedon gets green light to complete Hope acquisition
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Breedon Aggregates' £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.
The takeover had been delayed after the CMA...
Formwork firm targets “buoyant” Scots market
FORMWORK company Doka UK has opened a new office in Glasgow to service its growing Scottish market.
The firm is currently involved in the Aberdeen...
Tourism a ‘double-edged’ sword for Edinburgh as office space reaches ‘perilous lows’
A new report has claimed that Edinburgh's popularity with tourists could hinder the availability of office space for businesses in the city.
McGill secures £1.4m contract with Govanhill Housing Association
BUILDING services specialist McGill has announced it has landed a £1.4 million contract with Govanhill Housing Association to deliver a range of trade services.
McGill...
Galliford Try predicts ‘another year of strong performance’ in trading update
GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' performance in a trading update for the year ended 30 June 2024.
The group has increased revenue and profit...
Taylor Wimpey secures land for next phase of Winchburgh masterplan
LAND has been acquired for the build of 101 new homes in Winchburgh, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced.
Located off Duntarvie Castle Road, the...
Hardies completes acquisition of Storrier & Donaldson
HARDIES Chartered Surveyors has completed the acquisition of Glasgow-based Storrier & Donaldson quantity surveying practice.
The deal sees Storrier & Donaldson owner Robert Currie join...
Brexit tipped to impact on Scottish house price growth
HOUSE prices are set to remain flat in Scotland next year, according to new forecasts from JLL.
The firm predicts that Brexit will "dominate" UK housing...
Linear Group hails ‘strong’ forward order book for 2025
CONTRACTING and fit-out business Linear Group has announced a string of significant project wins and completions, with turnover tipped to surpass £75 million.
The success...
Kirkwood Timber Frame bolsters senior team with key appointment
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Dyke McKenzie as the company's new business development manager.
He brings over 30 years of experience to the role,...
Architectural practice announces third UK hub
HOLMES Miller has established a new office in Leeds to support demand for public sector projects across England.
The office is the third UK hub...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand.
Hugh King &...
CBRE adds senior director to Scottish capital markets team
CBRE has strengthened its capital markets team in Scotland with the appointment of Andrew Shiells as a senior director.
He joins the real estate advisor...
Budget constraints and higher interest rates continue to hamper Scottish construction activity
SCOTTISH construction market activity fell for the third consecutive quarter with all sub-sectors now seeing either flat or falling workloads, according to new research.
The...
SMEs make up bulk of firms contracted by Network Rail in last year
NETWORK Rail has reiterated its commitment to supporting small businesses following its 2019 pledge to increase the number of tendering opportunities on the rail...
Wallace Whittle appoints new central belt director
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of Steven Dunn to its existing team of directors in Scotland.
Formerly a partner at Troup Bywaters + Anders,...
Curtain walling specialists enter administration
ELEVEN people have been made redundant after an East Sussex construction firm that provided curtain walling to major projects throughout the UK entered administration.
Harley Curtain Wall...
Jacobs ramps up support for people looking to restart careers
JACOBS is stepping up its collaboration with STEM Returners to support people restarting their careers after a break.
STEM Returners - which focuses on careers...
