Whitesales strengthens sales team in Scotland

WHITESALES incorporating Lareine Engineering, the rooflights and daylighting specialist, has announced it has strengthened its sales and support team in Scotland. Lee Greer has been...

Avant appoints new site manager at Stewarton development

AVANT Homes Scotland has appointed a new site manager at its Draffen Park development in Stewarton, Ayrshire. Lynne Scullion has been promoted to the role...

Scottish construction workloads fall flat, but outlook is more optimistic

NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland fell 'broadly flat' through the final quarter of 2024, however surveyors are more optimistic about the...

CICV Forum to host free webinars to improve construction project awareness

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on...

Housebuilder appoints new land director

CALA Homes (West) has reappointed Moray Stewart as land director. With more than 16 years of experience in the land and planning sector, Moray was...
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Toolstation announces new MD

TOOLSTATION has announced the appointment of Lakhvir Sanghera as its new MD, following the retirement of Angela Rushforth. Lakhvir was previously finance, property & distribution...
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CCG Group unveils new windows and doors manufacturing factory

THE CCG Group has unveiled its new windows and doors manufacturing facility in Cambuslang. The 25,000 sq ft base forms part of a wider £6...

SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...

NorDan UK sets sights high after ‘record’ year

NORDAN UK has set its sights on further progress this year following “extraordinary” growth in 2018. The Livingston-based business said it achieved its most successful...

Trade body celebrates membership milestone

TRADE body SELECT is celebrating a milestone after welcoming the 25th organisation to its Associate Membership scheme. Manufacturer Legrand UK & Ireland has joined the partnership,...

Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects

THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...
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Positive signs for construction product manufacturing amidst long-term challenges

THE Construction Products Association's latest state of trade survey has shown early signs of recovery for the construction product manufacturing sector in the second...

181 redundancies as Allma Construction and Centre Plant enter administration

STUART Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of Allma Construction Limited and Centre Plant Limited. Founded in 1991,...
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FMB says immigration could help address sector skills shortages

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed reports that the UK Government is planning to loosen immigration rules to help tackle skills shortages...

Linear Group appoints MD to head up new venture

LINEAR Group has launched a new business, called Linear Design & Construct (LDC), which will be headed up by Ryan Broadley, who is joining the...

Contractor Graham reports rise in profits and revenue

GRAHAM has reported a 16% rise in turnover to £853.3 million in its accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 2020. The contractor has...
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Balfour Beatty reveals ‘unavoidable’ financial impacts of Covid-19

BALFOUR Beatty has announced a pre-tax loss of £24 million in its 2020 half-year financial results as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contracting...

Housebuilder confirms “landmark” Glasgow development

CALA Homes (West) has acquired the former Jordanhill Campus and has announced it is to invest almost £100 million in redeveloping the 31-acre site. With the...

Panel manufacturer expands further with new depot

LAMINATE panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products, which is part of the Donaldson Group, has opened its second distribution centre in England. Located in Barnsley, the site...

Hardies steps up growth plans with three new offices set to open

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants is set to open three new offices across the UK this month. The offices in Belfast, Leeds, and London, will...