Sector brushes off ‘Brexit blues’ as output rises again
UK construction output has continued its recent recovery after increasing by 2.1% in Q3, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics...
New Metrotile sales chief looks to explore offsite opportunities
JIM O’Hara has been appointed sales manager for Scotland and Ireland at lightweight steel roofing specialist Metrotile.
An experienced roofing sector specialist, Jim was previously...
Optimism for office and industrial property sectors but outlook ‘downbeat’ for retail
NEW research has found that expectations for the Scottish commercial property market this year have improved.
The Q4 2019 RICS Commercial Market Survey revealed that...
Hopes raised for swift rise in apprentices
The CITB’s partnerships director in Scotland is confident that, working with employers, the organisation can help the construction sector get apprentice numbers back up...
Refurbished Glasgow office secures global brand letting
PwC has secured the top two floors of Glasgow’s Aurora at 120 Bothwell Street, with the building recently achieving practical completion of a major...
Environmental consultancy relocates to refurbished Edinburgh building
KNIGHT Property Group has secured a new tenant for its refurbished office space at 110 George Street in Edinburgh.
Brindley Associates is relocating from its...
FMB urges cut to VAT to boost construction industry
AS the announcement of the UK budget approaches, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged chancellor Sajid Javid to ‘slash’ the rate of...
‘Constrained’ Edinburgh office supply drives growth in prime rents
NEW research has revealed that a lack of available Grade A office accommodation in Edinburgh is driving an uplift in rents for quality space...
Investor research reveals strong showing for logistics in Scotland
LOGISTICS continues to outperform in Scotland’s investment market, according to new research on Q2, 2025 carried out by Lismore Real Estate Advisors.
Transaction volumes in...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD to lead UK Regional Civils business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Kay Slade as MD of the group's UK Regional Civils business.
Kay succeeds Mark Arrandale, who has been serving as interim...
New banking facility boosts group’s growth strategy
STEWART Milne Group has secured a £185 million banking facility with Bank of Scotland, part of Lloyds Banking Group.
The business said it is pursuing a strategy of "focused...
‘Full explanation’ sought after Ferguson Marine misses out on £100m ferries shortlist
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has expressed his disappointment at Port Glasgow's Ferguson Marine not being shortlisted for new ferry contracts.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, who...
NFRC appoints chief operating officer
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO).
He will be responsible for all...
Green light for £50m logistics park in Bellshill
KNIGHT Property Group has been granted full planning approval from North Lanarkshire Council for a £50 million logistics park at Bellshill Industrial Estate.
To be...
New construction zone proves a success at Fife Business Week
INVESTFIFE has successfully concluded its 14th annual Fife Business Week.
In total, Fife Business Week featured 20 events and the participation of 504 businesses and...
Rettie predicts Scottish house prices will rise 1.5% this year
PROPERTY firm Rettie & Co is forecasting that Scottish house prices will rise by around 1.5% this year, with overall residential property transaction activity...
American dream for Scots company
GLASGOW-based ‘proptech’ company arbnco has doubled its team from 18 to 37 after opening American offices in Detroit and California.
Founded in 2012, the company...
Morris & Spottiswood appoints retail sector director
MORRIS & Spottiswood has appointed Richard Oldfield as retail sector director in a move designed to support the growth of the construction firm's retail...
Glasgow City Council disposes of three sites to make way for 80 new homes
GLASGOW City Council has approved the disposal of land, a former childcare unit, and a car park to a developer and local housing associations...
Tilbury Douglas appoints new MD – building north
TILBURY Douglas has promoted Phil Shaw to the role of managing director – building north.
With more than 25 years' experience within the business, most...
