Edinburgh firm has employee ownership in its DNA
CONSULTANT structural and civil engineering firm, David Narro Associates (DNA), has become the country’s latest employee-owned business.
David Narro founded the company in 1986, taking...
Robertson Construction Northern announces new operations director
CRAIG Thow has been appointed operations director of Robertson Construction Northern, following nine years at Robertson Construction Tayside.
First joining the firm in 2016 as...
Breedon Aggregates reveals strong 2014 results
BREEDON Aggregates has announced a 20% rise in revenues to £269.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Profit before tax was up 94%...
Builders’ merchant agrees 15-year lease at new Edinburgh development
WORK has completed on the first unit at the £35 million Capital Park urban logistics and trade park development in Sighthill, Edinburgh.
The bespoke 15,720...
Amey secures £49 million North Lanarkshire highways contract extension
AMEY has announced that North Lanarkshire Council has extended its highways maintenance and management contract for a further three years until June 2024.
The firm...
TSL launches new utilities division
TSL Contractors has launched its own utilities division, with the move described as enabling the firm to provide a full range of Water Industry...
Global Infrastructure announces 25 new appointments as growth continues
GLOBAL Infrastructure has announced the appointment of 25 new members of staff - including three directors.
The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as...
Aberdeen housing developments back on track as price pressures ease
TWO Aberdeen City Council housing developments are back on track after high construction costs put them on hold.
A value engineering review identified project savings...
MGF launches structural support solutions division
MGF has launched a new structural support solutions division, which will allow the business to offer structural propping, jacking and support solutions across the building...
Output figures reveal mixed bag as sector awaits Brexit clarity
THE UK construction sector saw a 0.6% dip in output in the three-month on three-month all work series in January 2019, according to the latest figures...
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...
Groundworks firm enters administration
J B Bennett (Contracts) Limited has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs.
The North Lanarkshire groundworks contractor provided renovation and refurbishment services...
Rearo secures lucrative deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels
GLASGOW-based kitchen and bathroom surface manufacturer Rearo has announced a new deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels.
The contract with the Derbyshire-based company,...
Hardies appoints new associate QS
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced that John Tulloch has been promoted to the role of associate quantity surveyor.
He joined Hardies’ Dunfermline office...
‘Matchmaking’ process tipped to deliver solutions to sector challenges
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has unveiled its i-Con initiative, which is intended to help support the built environment sector during the coronavirus crisis.
Consisting...
CLC establishes RAAC technical expert panel and offers support to UK Government
THE Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has offered its support to the UK Government and building owners to address problems associated with the historic use...
Balfour Beatty hails ‘strong’ operational performance in trading update
BALFOUR Beatty has provided a trading update covering the period to 8 December 2022, in which the business revealed year-end order book is expected...
Construction sector helps boost Scottish economic growth
MANUFACTURING and construction sectors have ensured Scotland’s economy has grown for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to official Scottish Government statistics.
Latest Gross Domestic Product...
Savills takes ‘natural’ step to help rural businesses
SAVILLS has announced the launch of a new service in Scotland to help rural businesses enhance their natural assets whilst reducing the environmental impact...
Balfour Beatty confirms award of £185m A9 dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, approximately...
























