Angus timber manufacturer marks 150-year milestone
ANGUS-based timber manufacturer, Alexander Sturrock (Sturrock’s Joinery), has announced the firm is celebrating 150 years in business.
The company has been in the ownership of...
Supply chain issues and price rises hit UK construction output
UK construction output fell by 1.6% in volume terms in July 2021, the latest ONS figures have revealed.
This puts the level of output below...
Highland firm secures funding to bring two apprentices on board
A Lochaber engineering and welding firm has taken on two new apprentices thanks to a Highland Council scheme.
NEWCo received funding for the two appointments...
New SELECT president to focus on apprenticeships and regulation
ALISTAIR Grant has been elected as the new President of SELECT.
The small business owner with more than 40 years’ experience in the electrical industry...
Red letter day for new business district
CONSTRUCTION is set to start at Magenta, Glasgow’s new satellite business district, after project costs for the development’s first building were approved by the Clyde Gateway board.
Red...
Knauf Insulation completes major upgrade at glass mineral wool plant
KNAUF Insulation has completed a £40 million upgrade of its glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens, which features 'UK-first' forming technology.
The upgrade...
Chartered surveying business appoints new managing partner
DM Hall has appointed Ayrshire-based John McHugh as the firm's new managing partner.
He succeeds Eric Curran, who has held the role for the past...
Scotch Whisky Investments unveils plans for ‘iconic’ HQ in Fife village
SCOTCH Whisky Investments (SWI) has unveiled plans for the delivery of a new mixed-use development in Falkland, Fife.
The proposals include a new 'iconic' corporate...
FMB reports fall in construction enquiries among members
NEW research has revealed a 'sharp decline' in workloads, enquiries, and employment amongst small building companies in the UK.
The State of Trade Survey from...
Keepmoat Homes appoints new Scottish MD
KEEPMOAT Homes has appointed Beth McNeil as new regional managing director of its Scottish division.
Beth joined the business in 2015 and was named operations...
MEP specialist reports surge in turnover and pre-tax profits
MECHANICAL, electrical and plumbing (MEP) specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced 'record' financial results, with turnover rising 55.3% in 2024 and pre-tax profit...
Construction businesses sought for seventh Build Lanarkshire programme
CONSTRUCTION-related businesses across Lanarkshire are being encouraged to register for the seventh annual Build Lanarkshire programme.
Applicants have until 28 March to register for the...
Burness Paull strengthens energy team with appointment of renewables lawyer
BURNESS Paull has appointed renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in the firm's energy team.
Scott advises clients in the renewables sector on...
New research highlights sector’s productivity ‘crisis’
NEW research from Turner & Townsend has laid bare industry concerns around political instability, a lack of confidence in the market to invest in new...
BDP relocates to Glasgow’s historic Grosvenor Building
DESIGN practice BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building in Gordon Street - a space originally designed by renowned...
Balfour Beatty secures Scottish Government funding to drive hydrogen retrofit project
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit...
Edison Group acquires Livingston firm as part of growth plans
EDISON Group has acquired The Edinburgh Driveway Company Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
Operating throughout central Scotland and Ayrshire, the Livingston-based firm was founded 12...
CCG appointed to new framework launched by Pagabo
CCG has announced it has been appointed to a new national framework launched by procurement provider Pagabo.
CCG said Pagabo, a member of the 55...
Law firm adds to planning team with senior appointment
LAW firm Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of planning lawyer Sandy Telfer to the partnership.
Sandy joins from DLA Piper as the second partner...
John Dunlop joins BTO’s real estate team as a partner
BTO has welcomed John Dunlop as a new partner in the firm’s real estate team, based in its Edinburgh office.
The appointment follows last month’s...
