Fuel prices force tradespeople to up prices to keep businesses running

NINE in 10 UK tradespeople have said they are being forced to increase their prices to keep their businesses running. IronmongeryDirect surveyed 500 tradespeople to...

Engineering consultancy boosted by major Glasgow projects

WILL Rudd Davidson has revealed that investment in construction projects in Glasgow has provided a major boost for the consultancy. The firm's Glasgow team is...

CCG secures place on kitchens and bathrooms framework

CCG has been appointed to a new kitchens and bathrooms framework managed by Procurement for Housing (PfH), which operates within the housing sector across the...

Summers-Inman strengthens management team in Scotland

PROMOTIONAL ARTICLE Summers-Inman Construction & Property Consultants, who have been providing professional services to the industry in Scotland for over 50 years, have recently strengthened...
Sharon Miller

SELECT appoints Sharon Miller as MD designate

SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, has appointed a new managing director designate. Sharon Miller will become the first woman to hold the post in...
Eden Homes

Eden Homes eyes build of 150 properties between now and 2026

EDEN Homes has announced that it is set to build over 150 new properties across Scotland's west central belt with a gross development value...
Martin Cassels

Property consultancy announces raft of promotions across the business

PROPERTY consultancy Galbraith has announced 22 promotions across its 13 offices in Scotland and the north of England. They include a new role as head...

CICV Forum calls for appointment of a dedicated Scottish construction minister

SCOTLAND'S CICV Forum has called for the appointment of a Scottish minister for construction in its first ever manifesto, published ahead of the Scottish elections...
Peter Reekie

SFT to outline net zero infrastructure goals in business plan

THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is today (April 11) publishing its Business Plan for 2022/23, which the organisation revealed focuses on improving the economic,...
Handshake over construction documents

Morrison Construction secures £3.5m Golspie Business Park contract

MORRISON Construction has secured a £3.458 million Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) contract to develop small units at Golspie Business Park. HIE designed and built...

Historic Aberdeen office building to be revamped as it welcomes law firm

LAW firm Shepherd & Wedderburn has secured a 5,000 sq ft suite on the third floor of The Capitol in Aberdeen. Ryden announced the letting...
Glasgow Buchanan Street

Investor demand for commercial property in Scotland increases

NEW research has revealed Scotland’s commercial property market is continuing to see increased activity as both investor and occupier demand rises. The findings were made...
Finance secretary John Swinney has introduced a Bill that will see Holyrood take responsibility from the UK Government for administering the tax.

Swinney announces move to separate from UK landfill levy

SCOTLAND could go its own way in tackling illegal waste disposal through a new levy to replace the UK Landfill Tax. Finance secretary John Swinney...
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New Scottish tax aims to encourage use of recycled materials in construction

A new Scottish tax aimed at encouraging the use of recycled materials in construction has been unanimously approved by the Scottish Government. The aggregates tax...

Housebuilder makes second senior appointment in quick succession

MUIR Homes has appointed Gordon Cunningham as technical director. He joins from a technical director role at Springfield Properties, which acquired Walker Group in 2019....

‘Rare and prime’ South Gyle Trade Park brought to market

SOUTH Gyle Trade Park in Edinburgh has been brought to market for offers in excess of £12.8 million. Lismore Real Estate Advisors is marketing the...

HS2 project managing director appointed

BALFOUR Beatty VINCI has appointed Michael Dyke as managing director to lead its landmark HS2 joint venture. He will be tasked with providing strategic leadership...

Edinburgh Boiler Company promotes Dougie Bell to MD

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has appointed Dougie Bell as managing director, with founder and previous MD Mark Glasgow becoming chairman. Bell, who steps up...

University of Strathclyde announces partnership with global engineering firm

THE University of Strathclyde has announced it is partnering with Babcock to develop and deliver innovation through 'world class' projects. The Glasgow-based learning institution has...
Thomas Morton, Knight Frank

Knight Frank adds new associate to Scottish commercial valuations team

KNIGHT Frank has strengthened its commercial valuations team in Scotland with the appointment of experienced surveyor Thomas Morton as an associate. Thomas adds nearly a...