Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures
NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...
Edinburgh’s economy outperforms London’s for first time
THE value of goods and services produced in Edinburgh per head of population has surpassed London's for the first time, according to economic data...
New study highlights impact of lockdown on Scottish housing market
NEW research has revealed that the Covid-19 lockdown is expected to impact the Scottish housing market for the rest of the year.
The March 2020...
Scottish civils workloads rebound ‘significantly’ in Q3
CECA Scotland's latest Workload Trends Survey has found that workloads and order books rebounded 'significantly' in Q3 of 2020.
This is in sharp contrast to...
Report warns ‘green recovery’ could be impacted by supply chain ‘fragility’ and cost pressures
NEW research has warned that the UK's post-Covid 'green recovery' could be threatened by supply chain 'fragility' and cost pressures.
Turner & Townsend said that...
SSE Renewables partners with Dutch firm to target Netherlands
SSE Renewables has joined forces with investment management firm, APG, to target the development of large-scale wind energy projects in the Dutch North Sea.
Perth-headquartered...
BNP Paribas Real Estate boosts Scotland team with occupier solutions specialist
BNP Paribas Real Estate has strengthened its team in Scotland by appointing Allan Matthews as director of agency & occupier solutions.
Previously a director at...
Construction work to begin on commercial vehicle facility in Ravenscraig
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a 38,000 sq ft commercial vehicle workshop and sales facility for Motus Commercials, part of...
Heriot-Watt University appoints director of Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction
HERIOT-WATT University has announced the appointment of Dr Anas Bataw as director of its Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC).
Dr Bataw joins CESC...
Rising demand prompts CITB to make changes to funding and grants system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
The organisation said the...
Scottish legal firm welcomes construction lawyer as director
LEGAL firm Lindsays has announced it has strengthened its support for Scotland’s construction sector with the appointment of a new director.
Michael Kitson will be...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
Research highlights growing use of AI in job application process
NEW research has found that 22% of professionals in Scotland use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during the job application process.
The Hays research, based on...
Edinburgh Boiler Company promotes Dougie Bell to MD
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has appointed Dougie Bell as managing director, with founder and previous MD Mark Glasgow becoming chairman.
Bell, who steps up...
Linstone Housing appoints local firm for Renfrewshire property repairs
LINSTONE Housing has appointed local firm Consilium Contracting Services on a two-year contract in Renfrewshire.
Starting on April 1, Consilium will handle day-to-day repairs which...
Savills makes senior Aberdeen appointment
STUART Fyvie has been appointed director in the building & project consultancy team in Savills' Aberdeen office.
He joins the real estate advisor from FG...
Ryden recruits new investment partner in Glasgow
RYDEN has announced the appointment of Stuart Low as new investment partner in Glasgow.
He brings over 20 years' experience in the Scottish commercial property...
Investment in people pays off for building services specialist
GLASGOW-based building services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has reached a significant milestone after taking on its 100th employee.
The firm, which specialises in industrial & commercial,...
Scottish Government announces new measures to support smaller businesses
LEGISLATION to support smaller businesses to raise finance to help them maintain income and address rising business costs has been published by the Scottish...
Robertson Group reports record turnover in landmark year
ROBERTSON Group has announced record trading in its 50th year.
The Stirling-based group infrastructure and construction group delivered turnover of £453 million in the year to March 2016...
