Akela at the double with new housing contracts

AKELA Construction has secured two housebuilding contracts in Scotland's central belt worth over £15 million in total. The developments will deliver a combined 295 new...

Construction firm’s move into PVCu windows and doors creates 20 jobs

CCG (Scotland) Ltd's launch of a new PVCu windows and doors range has created 20 jobs at the company. The fabrication and R&D services of...

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...

University of Glasgow appoints new executive director of estates

THE University of Glasgow has appointed Ian Campbell as its new executive director of estates. Ian, who previously held the role of group property director...

Fife fit-out specialist announces ‘record’ quarter for orders

DUNFERMLINE-based furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has revealed it has been awarded £9.4 million of new orders in the last three months – a record quarter...

Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long

 By Calum Melville, CEO of Edison Capital Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contractors out of business? This is...

Construction firms urged to review risk management plans before Brexit transition period ends

UK-based construction businesses are being urged to 'swiftly finalise and activate' their risk management strategies before the end of the Brexit transition period. Turner &...

Edinburgh studio adds to senior design team with double promotion

LANDSCAPE architects and urban designers HarrisonStevens has confirmed two promotions at its Edinburgh-based studio. Liz Leech and Neil Bancroft, both former senior landscape architects, have...

Donaldson Group welcomes plans to increase timber use in construction

THE Donaldson Group has welcomed the UK Government’s Timber Construction Policy Roadmap, outlining its plans to increase timber use in construction. Andrew Donaldson, Donaldson Group...

Edinburgh consultancy launches new service to help boost clients’ green credentials

EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced the launch of a new green investment service to help property investment funds meet environmental targets. The...
Michael Kilpatrick

Glasgow civil engineer awarded prestigious infrastructure accreditation

Michael Kilpatrick, project director at Goodson Associates, has been named a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland. ICE Scotland has over...

Morris & Spottiswood appoints new framework manager

MORRIS & Spottiswood has appointed Sarah Rathburn as a framework manager in the company's public sector team. The move is aimed at supporting the firm's...

Scotframe build system secures NHBC Accepts assurance mark

SCOTFRAME has revealed it has become one of the first timber frame specialists in the UK to secure the NHBC Accepts mark for its Valutherm...

New energy efficiency contractors framework launched

THE tender for Scotland Excel's energy efficiency contractors framework is now live, with the organisation expecting it to bring up to £200 million worth...

Kingdom Group strengthens senior team with new appointment

THE Kingdom Group has appointed James Hudson as its new asset management director. Described as a passionate social housing professional and current chair of the...

Lovell Scotland announces new regional MD

LOVELL has announced the appointment of Tony Rankin as its new regional MD in Scotland. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the housebuilding...

Cruden to consolidate construction businesses

THE Cruden Group has announced it is combining its construction businesses, with 180 employees of Cruden Building (East) set to transfer to Cruden Building...
Cllr Alan Turner, chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Infrastructure Services Committee (centre left), pictured with Trading Standards officers Fraser Stephen, Vanessa Wilson and Gavin Alexander

Aberdeenshire Council to tackle rogue traders with ‘hands-on’ approach

A new initiative has been launched in Aberdeenshire to support legitimate businesses and empower consumers to make safe, informed choices - with it initially...

AmcoGiffen to lead £5m rebuild of Troon station

NETWORK Rail has announced the appointment of AmcoGiffen as the main contractor for the rebuild of the fire-damaged Troon station. The £5 million investment will...

Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics

SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics. In recent times, the...