Fleming appointed as approved contractor on residential framework
FLEMING has expressed its delight after being named as an approved contractor on Scotland Excel’s 2nd generation New Build Residential Construction Framework.
The framework is...
Caledonia Housing Association strengthens management board
TWO new non-executive directors have joined the Caledonia Housing Association management board.
Amy Waite, knowledge transfer and innovation manager at Innovate UK Business Connect, brings experience...
£1.5 billion new build residential framework tender now live
THE tender is live for Scotland Excel's largest construction framework forecast to be worth £1.5 billion over four years.
Companies can bid to join the...
Ayrshire construction firms to receive public contracts framework opportunity
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has highlighted a 'significant opportunity' for local providers of construction materials to join a new public contracts framework via a tendering...
Edinburgh office market in ‘strong’ position to weather latest financial storm
COMMERCIAL property specialist Knight Frank has revealed that Edinburgh's office market is in a 'strong' position to weather the UK’s first recession in 11 years.
The...
Shepherd and Hardies announce merger
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced a merger with Hardies, one of Scotland’s largest multi-discipline property and construction consultants, to offer a "fully comprehensive service" to...
CICV Forum welcomes next phase of construction’s return to work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the announcement regarding further easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland, but said health and safety and collaboration...
Inverness investment group acquires majority stake in modular construction firm
INVERNESS-based investment group, Envoy, has announced a majority investment in Ecosystems Technologies, an award-winning business which designs and manufactures timber-based modular buildings.
The deal marks...
Scottish business coalition calls for ‘tax competitiveness’ ahead of Holyrood election
A coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament,...
Galliford comes in ahead of six month forecast
HIGHER than expected half-year profits and an improvement in net debt are among the highlights in a business update by Galliford Try plc.
The group...
Union warns of ‘lessons not learned’ on anniversary of Carillion collapse
ON the second anniversary of the collapse of Carillion, Unite has warned that lessons haven't been learned and workers still face the threat of...
MEP specialist reports surge in turnover and pre-tax profits
MECHANICAL, electrical and plumbing (MEP) specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced 'record' financial results, with turnover rising 55.3% in 2024 and pre-tax profit...
Clydeport operator seeks contractors for Hunterston PARC Construction Yard works
MARINE infrastructure contractors are being invited to express their interest in relation to planned upgrades at the Hunterston PARC (Port and Resource Campus) Construction...
Council could seek legal remedy over firm’s failure to pay £3.2m developer obligation
ABERDEEN City Council has announced that legal remedy could be sought over the non-payment of £3.2 million of developer obligations due for a primary...
Engineering consultancy sets out ‘ambitious’ growth plans
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has set out its UK growth strategy after reporting a 'strong' financial performance despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The business, which...
DM Hall strengthens Cupar team with senior appointment
EWEN Sparks has joined chartered surveyor DM Hall as head of the firm’s Cupar office.
Previously a partner at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors where he was...
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...
Financial impact of Covid-19 on Edinburgh tram project revealed
A final economic case for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been released by the city's council.
The final business case includes the impact of...
M&E contractor lands fifth education package of works
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is celebrating the award of its latest education contract after landing a role in the refurbishment to the George Watson’s College...
PERI confirms changes to northern sales team
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI UK has announced a restructuring of its northern region following a number of sales employee retirals and departures.
Martin Richardson,...
