Slowdown in Scottish construction market as rising costs and uncertainty weigh on expectations
THE marked slowdown in the Scottish construction market continued in the latest quarter, with surveyors now pointing to the weakest period of growth since...
How to take over the family trade business
RECENT research from IronmongeryDirect has found that two in five (38%) tradespeople work for a relative's company.
Many of the firms have been passed down...
Procast Group joins the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
PROCAST Group has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) as an associate member.
Operating across the UK, Procast Group delivers retrofit, refurbishment, and...
Dalux expands UK operations into Scotland
DALUX has announced the expansion of its UK operations into Scotland, further solidifying the firm's commitment to delivering 'superior' software solutions for the construction...
Housebuilder strengthens strategic land team with senior appointment
GLASGOW-headquartered housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has appointed a new strategic land manager for the south west of England to support the company's growth in...
Story Scotland launches new transportation division
STORY Scotland has launched a dedicated transportation division to align with the increasing investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. The move follows the launch of a...
Consultancy launches new geospatial measurement service
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed a lead digital measurement surveyor to spearhead its new geospatial measurement service.
Glasgow-based Matthew McQuillian brings...
Contractor looks to welcome local firms to meet the buyer event in Hawick
THE JR Group is inviting local businesses and SMEs to a meet the buyer event in Hawick, ahead of the business starting its inaugural...
Graham + Sibbald opens new Melrose office
CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has opened a new office in Melrose High Street to better serve clients in the Scottish...
Plumbing and heating profession faces ‘critical’ shortage of skilled workers
THE latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed a 'critical' shortage of skilled workers.
Three consecutive quarters of...
Len Bunton appointed chair of Conflict Avoidance Coalition steering group
THE Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC) has appointed experienced construction consultant Len Bunton as the new chair of its steering group.
Len is dedicated to advancing...
Pacific Building hails ‘truly exceptional’ year as high-profile projects gather pace
PACIFIC Building has announced it is powering ahead on numerous project fronts as the company marks the half-way point in a 'hugely successful' year...
Construction sector urged to adopt ‘measured response’ to geopolitical uncertainty
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction clients, developers and project teams to prepare for renewed volatility and avoid making 'premature' decisions in response to...
Scots-based housebuilder outlines English expansion plans
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has announced plans to break into the English market after submitting a planning application for a new 62-home development at...
Contractor announced for £5.6m Sauchiehall Street overhaul
MACLAY Civil Engineering has secured the £5.6 million contract for the overhaul of Sauchiehall Street as part of Glasgow City Council's wider £115 million...
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...
Scots housebuilder helps address English housing shortfall
SCOTTISH housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes has announced it has secured £11.5 million of funding from Homes England to help deliver almost 500 new homes...
Industry praise for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rollout
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has praised HMRC for the 'speed and efficiency' of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rollout – but said the...
Galliford Try trading ‘ahead of board expectations’
GALLIFORD Try has revealed that trading for the half-year period from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023 is ahead of the prior year...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘strong’ half-year financial figures
Balfour Beatty has reported the business is 'on track' to deliver a full-year financial performance in line with market expectations.
