Kier joins Buy Social Pledge
KIER has joined the Buy Social Pledge in a move which the firm said reinforces its commitment to supporting social enterprises and delivering positive...
Savills confirms raft of promotions in Scotland
REAL estate advisor Savills has announced 15 promotions across its Scottish business.
Four people move up to director level, two become associate directors, eight take...
Expert warns construction industry on costly ransomware attacks
By Connor O'Neill, CEO and co-founder of OnSecurity
Just last week, an annual report released by tech giant Microsoft found that the number of ransomware...
Civils specialist invests for future growth
CIVIL engineering specialist Mackenzie Construction has announced completion of a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth.
The business has invested in...
‘Dumped’ aluminium imports from China causing ‘injury’ to UK industry
THE Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended new measures to protect the UK's aluminium extrusion industry from 'dumped' products from China.
It concluded that imports...
Contractor lands deal to unlock renewable energy capacity between Peterhead and Yorkshire
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded a contract by Prysmian to install 68km of high voltage direct current (HVDC) land cables from Fraisthorpe Sands to...
Construction sector urged to support COP26 creative hub in Glasgow
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being urged to help deliver a 'creative and cultural hub' for Glasgow opening in the run up to and during...
Building Product Design appoints new MD
BUILDING Product Design has promoted Ben Gerry to the role of MD following his successful tenure leading the company's commercial operations.
With over 15 years'...
Employer National Insurance changes puts jobs and growth at risk, SNIPEF warns
THE announcement of a rise in employer national insurance from 13.8% to 15% has drawn strong criticism from the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing...
Glamping site design consultancy celebrates £1 million sales milestone
A Scottish glamping site design consultancy has smashed the £1 million sales barrier just two years after forming.
Glampitect was set up in 2019 by...
Some tradespeople considering second job amidst rising costs
NEARLY a third (29%) of tradespeople are considering getting a second job in order to get by, a new UK-wide survey has revealed.
Carried out...
Budget response: Scots builders want “level playing field”
SCOTLAND'S builders have called for a "level playing field" north of the border after UK Chancellor Philip Hammond, in his Budget speech, announced an...
Cruden Building appointed to housing framework
CRUDEN Building has been appointed to Thenue Housing Association’s Housing Framework.
The firm said the four-year agreement will see 'hundreds' of new houses being built...
“Disappointing” year end results for Morgan Sindall
MORGAN Sindall Group plc has announced "disappointing" preliminary results the year ended 31 December 2014.
While trading conditions remained challenging, the construction and regeneration group delivered...
Council eyes purchase of Levenmouth rail project’s accommodation units
PLANS to take over Network Rail’s accommodation units at Leven’s Kirkland Yard and bring about benefits for numerous community projects are being pursued by...
Industry bodies praised for reaction to Covid-19 challenge
SELECT president Kevin Griffin has delivered praise for the way in which construction trade and professional associations have stood up for members during the...
Pandemic drives investor shift to industrial and retail property in Scotland
NEW research has revealed the industrial sector’s share of investment in Scottish commercial property has nearly doubled since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Knight...
Quarry boss outlines challenges for SMEs once lockdown ends
A quarry boss has spoken of the challenges of managing cash flow once the lockdown period ends in Scotland.
Marcus Paine, who has spent 26...
Aberdeen Council to review major projects amidst global supply chain issues
MAJOR Aberdeen City Council capital projects are to be reviewed and reprofiled due to the risk of potential delays due to supply chain issues...
Sister firms relocate to larger premises following ‘significant’ growth in the west
A rise in activity throughout the west of Scotland has prompted sister companies Hardies Property & Construction Consultants and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to relocate...
