Irvine contractor reappointed to £1.5 billion new build framework
IRVINE-based McLaughlin Construction has expressed its pride at being reappointed as one of only 18 contractors selected for the second generation of Scotland Excel's...
Dundee demolition contractor switches to employee ownership model
DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model.
The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...
Ogilvie strengthens estimating team with new appointment
OGILVIE Construction has strengthened its estimating team with the appointment of Philip Scott.
Philip brings over 15 years' subcontracting and estimating experience to the role,...
hub South West highlights support for SMEs since pandemic outbreak
HUB South West has highlighted its support for the 'resilient' SME sector since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since March 2020, the organisation said...
£10m contract terminated after firm failed to return to site following Covid shutdown
THE £10 million contract for improvement works at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist has been terminated, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced.
The Western Isles...
Balfour Beatty appoints MD to its UK Power Transmission and Distribution business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Tony Wilson as MD of its UK Power Transmission and Distribution (Power T&D) business.
He will be tasked with delivering the...
CBRE adds to Glasgow team with key appointment
CBRE has strengthened its advisory and transactions team in Glasgow with the appointment of Kirsty McKenzie.
She has joined as a data analyst and is...
Orbex to appoint administrators
MORAY-headquartered rocket manufacturer Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators.
The news comes after fundraising, merger, and acquisition opportunities all concluded unsuccessfully, the firm...
Aberdeenshire civil engineering firm steps up diversification plans
ABERDEENSHIRE civil engineering specialist JKR Contractors is set to diversify into agriculture and property.
The Ellon-based business has bought a 480-acre farm and eight residential properties, adding...
National Federation of Builders formally endorses NASC membership standards
NASC has announced that the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has formally endorsed its membership standards.
The move follows a review of the NASC membership...
HeatFix Scotland announces key partnership with Edinburgh Boiler Company
HEATFIX Scotland has announced a key partnership with the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC).
The service and repair company launched in the capital in early February,...
Carluke ground maintenance firm secures new deal with NHS Forth Valley
CARLUKE-based ground maintenance specialist Complete Weed Control has landed a year-long extension to its initial one-year contract to clear snow and grit roads within...
Housebuilder appoints new land director
CALA Homes (West) has reappointed Moray Stewart as land director.
With more than 16 years of experience in the land and planning sector, Moray was...
Specialist team aims to unlock £40bn needed for Glasgow’s net zero ambitions
A specialist green investment team is to be created by Glasgow City Council to help unlock a £40 billion fund needed for the city's...
Edison Group establishes new Irvine HQ as business sets sights on growth
CONSTRUCTION and property business Edison Group has established its new HQ in refurbished premises in Irvine High Street.
The company has taken over 2,000 square...
Savills Earth makes Scottish-based senior solar appointment
SAVILLS Earth has appointed Daniel Richardson to lead its solar consultancy service across the UK.
Living in Aberdeen, but consulting across the UK, Daniel has...
Frameworks help Esh step up social housing drive
ESH Border Construction has announced it is at the heart of Scotland's social housing drive following a raft of new framework partnerships.
The Livingston-based firm has teamed up with Link Group,...
Scottish Government targets more transparency on land ownership
THE Scottish Government is to launch a new public register in a bid to give more transparency on land ownership in the country.
It will...
Mineral products sector has ‘key role’ to play in supporting sustainable growth in Scotland
THE Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS) has published a new document which sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish Government.
The organisation...
Galliford Try and MWH Treatment appointed to £700m Scottish Water framework
GALLIFORD Try has announced its environment business has been appointed to Scottish Water's new Non-Infrastructure Framework for the SR21-27 investment programme, in a joint...
