New SELECT president elected at online AGM

DONALD W Orr has been elected as the new president of SELECT, the trade association for Scotland's electrotechnical industry. He succeeds Kevin Griffin, who has...

HFD acquires industrial unit in £4.5m deal

COMMERCIAL property specialist HFD has acquired 4 Bell Drive – an industrial building at Hamilton International Park – in a deal valued at £4.5...

Former PM opens new Lochgelly landscaping display

A Fife-based building materials supplier has announced it celebrated its 'continuous success' with the opening of a hard landscaping display by former Prime Minister...
SELECT president Darren Crockett and outgoing president Mike Stark

MD of Dundee electrical firm elected president of Scotland’s largest construction trade body

DARREN Crockett, the MD of Dundee-based RAS Crockett and Partners, has been elected president of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. The businessman was elected...

Linear Group on course for £85 million turnover this year

CONTRACTING and fit-out specialist Linear Group has announced that turnover grew to £73 million in 2021 as the business increased its workforce to 151...

Major project updates to be shared at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025

TRANSPORT Scotland is to take centre stage at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025 on November 26-27 at Glasgow's SEC. The co-located events will showcase...

Midlothian lighting specialist appoints three new directors

MIDLOTHIAN-headquartered Blackmoon Lighting has announced the appointment of three new directors following the retirement of founder Kenny Morrison. Formed in 2004, Blackmoon specialises in concept...
Dr David Crosthwaite

Construction input costs rise by an average of 4% in Scotland

CONSTRUCTION input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4% in the year to Q4, 2024 according to a contractors’ panel established by...
Senior leadership team at Campion Homes

Campion Homes appoints new commercial director

CAMPION Homes has appointed Billy Bald to the role of commercial director. The move comes ahead of retirements later this year of long-standing employees Alan...

Summers-Inman relocates to larger Scottish HQ

SUMMERS-Inman has opened a new Scottish HQ in Edinburgh as part of the firm's Scottish growth plan. The construction and property consultants have taken a...
Fiona Hodgson

Rising challenges putting ‘increasing strain’ on plumbing and heating profession

THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has issued a warning on the future stability and growth of the plumbing and heating...
building supplies

Materials ‘plight’ is significant threat to construction sector’s recovery

THE dual ‘plight’ of material shortages and price volatility risks negatively impacting the construction sector’s ability to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, senior sector...
Cala Group

Cala Group sold for £1.35 billion

HOUSEBUILDER Cala Group is set for new ownership following an agreed sale with an enterprise value of £1.35 billion. The business confirmed an agreement has...

GRAHAM records ‘strong and sustainable’ financial growth figures

GRAHAM has reported 'strong and sustainable' financial growth in its latest published accounts for the financial year with revenue reaching £948 million. It marks a...

IES strengthens senior team with four new appointments

GLASGOW-based built environment climate tech firm Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) has announced it has made four senior appointments. The new hires have been tipped to...

Tidal energy specialist to press ahead with growth plans after £6.4m investment

EDINBURGH-based tidal energy specialist Nova Innovation has secured £6.4 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank to fund manufacturing and distribution of its subsea...

Jacobs ramps up support for people looking to restart careers

JACOBS is stepping up its collaboration with STEM Returners to support people restarting their careers after a break. STEM Returners - which focuses on careers...

Ark Estates leases prominent commercial unit to UHI Inverness for Sustainable Construction Centre

ARK Estates has leased a prominent commercial unit at Inverness' 58 Harbour Road to UHI Inverness. The learning institute is to transform the building into...

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...
Steel on American flag

UK ‘rapidly negotiating’ with US as global tariffs placed on steel

THE UK Government has said that it is 'disappointed' that America has imposed global tariffs on steel and aluminium. US businesses wishing to import steel...