Barratt reports fall in revenue and pre-tax profits

BARRATT Developments has reported a 21% drop in revenue for the financial year ended 30 June 2024, from £5,321.4 million to £4,168.2 million. Pre-tax profit...
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Property consultancy appoints new head of rural agency in Scotland

PROPERTY consultancy Bidwells has announced the appointment of Jake Shaw-Tan as its new head of rural agency, Scotland. Shaw-Tan’s background includes heading up the agency...

To the four

PROPERTY firm CKD Galbraith has been appointed principal consultancy by Aberdeenshire Council to develop planning applications for four sites identified as suitable for wind...
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Labour MP backs campaign to licence building companies

RICHARD Quigley MP is backing the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) campaign for licensing building companies. The MP for the Isle of Wight West said...

Balfour Beatty names another new director

STEPHEN Billingham has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director at Balfour Beatty. Stephen has over three decades of business and management experience, including 11 years...
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Jim Stewart named new chair of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

JIM Stewart has been appointed the new chair of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. Previously MD of ClickNetherfield Ltd, a museum showcase manufacturer which exports...

Kier named Tier One contractor to hub West Scotland

KIER Construction Scotland has been appointed as a Tier One contractor to hub West Scotland’s supply chain. Earlier this week we reported that Morrison Construction...

Irvine windows manufacturer launches recruitment drive

IRVINE-based windows manufacturer Andrew Wright Windows is creating up to 28 new jobs following a number of new contract wins. The company confirmed the expansion...

New commercial director appointed by akp

CONTRACTOR akp has promoted commercial manager Moira Murdoch to the role of commercial director. The move follows the recent announcement that founding partner Ian McEwan taking...
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All staff made redundant as Glasgow electrical fit-out firm ceases trading

A Glasgow-based electrical fit-out firm has ceased trading, resulting in all 40 employees being made redundant. Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs, of Interpath, have been...
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Skills crisis causing ‘widespread disruption’ to UK building projects

HOMEOWNERS planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)...

UK construction PMI shows ‘fastest downturn in five years’

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the slump in UK construction output following the release of the...

Taziker appoints new CEO and group MD

TAZIKER has announced the appointment of Neil Harrison as CEO and Jason Worrall as group MD. Both Neil and Jason are long standing members of...

Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers

STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings. The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...
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Inverclyde property firm celebrates five years of growth

INVERCLYDE-based property firm Bowman Rebecchi is celebrating five years in business. Founded in 2020 by directors Andrew Bowman and Marco Rebecchi, the company is said...

Westminster debate addresses ‘growing problem’ of rogue builders

THE problem of rogue builders was explored during a Westminster Hall debate, led by Mark Garnier MP. MPs from across the political spectrum came together...

Ashwood Scotland celebrates six new contract wins

MAIN contractor and heritage work specialist Ashwood Scotland has been awarded six new contracts with a combined value of over £5.5 million. The company has...
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Adapt Commercial Property opens new Glasgow studio

ADAPT Commercial Property has unveiled its new Glasgow studio at the McLellan Works on Sauchiehall Street. The move marks the agency’s first anniversary after being...

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies strengthens senior team

ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Brian McVeigh as its first group key accounts manager. Most recently sales director with Woodbridge Timber, an...
Andy Williamson

Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP

ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector. Previously commercial...