Construction recruitment specialist appoints new director and launches new search arm
GLASGOW-based construction recruitment specialist Clarkson Owens has announced it is marking its most successful financial year to date with the promotion of Jill Davidson...
ScotPlant postponed to April 2022
THE next ScotPlant exhibition has reluctantly been postponed to April 22 & 23 2022 due to the continued disruption and uncertainty caused by the...
DM Hall confirms appointment of new partner
CHARTERED surveying business DM Hall has appointed Charlie Barrett as a partner in the firm.
Charlie, who operates within Edinburgh residential team, joined DM Hall as...
Sector-wide survey launches to discover how Contractor Design Portion use can be improved
A survey has been launched to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality.
Led by the Construction Quality...
Architecture practice secures government-backed loan to help mitigate Covid impact
AWARD-winning architecture practice 3DReid has secured a loan from Barclays through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
Acquired in anticipation of a potential contraction...
Springfield Group bolsters management structure with two new MDs
THE Springfield Group has announced two senior promotions, with Andrew Curran appointed to MD (Central) covering Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group and Mactaggart...
Artisan strengthens Scottish management team
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced plans to strengthen its position in Scotland with the announcement of a new management team.
The developer is pressing ahead...
Donaldson Group announces new group chief financial officer
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Alyson Donaldson as group chief financial officer.
Alyson joins from global veterinary care provider, IVC Evidensia, where she...
Edinburgh office take-up rose in Q1
REAL estate advisor CBRE's latest figures on the office markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow revealed a 'positive' start to 2020 following the end of...
Cruden Group steps up delivery to tackle ‘chronic undersupply’ of housing
THE Cruden Group has announced its intention to boost housing delivery by 25% over the coming year, in response to what the firm described...
SME builders ‘feeling the pinch’ as cost and labour pressures grow
BUILDERS are experiencing a drop in profits as economy pressures rise, according to new research.
The most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation...
Trade body warns that rise in construction output ‘masks falling optimism’ within sector
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the highest rise in UK construction output since August 2021 'masks' falling optimism.
The trade body...
SSEN and Springfield announce partnership to build 293 homes in north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission has announced a partnership with Springfield Group to deliver 293 new homes across six sites in the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire.
The deal...
Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify
NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry.
The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...
Law firm adds two new partners to construction group
MACROBERTS has strengthened its construction group with the appointment of two new partners.
David Wilson, who has been with the law firm for 16 years, was previously...
Firm appointed to build £3.1m low temperature energy network in Glasgow
FORTH Electrical Services (FES) has been appointed by Clyde Gateway to construct a low temperature energy network in a £3.1 million project.
It will supply...
Shepherd and Hardies announce 10 key promotions amid continued growth
Affiliated chartered surveying firms Shepherd and Hardies have promoted 10 professionals across its growing teams following 'exceptional' expertise, leadership, and dedication to the firm's...
Morgan Sindall and CHAP join expanding hub North Scotland supply chain
TWO Tier 1 construction contractors have been added to the supply chain of hub North Scotland.
Morgan Sindall and CHAP have been added following a...
Roger Bullivant Limited announces strategic restructure
FOUNDATION engineering business Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced a strategic restructure designed to 'sharpen its market focus, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term...
MPA announces new study ahead of the Scottish Aggregates Tax launch
MPA Scotland, which represents the majority of Scotland’s aggregates producers, has announced it has started research into the economic contribution of the industry, ahead...
