FMB launches model for mandatory licensing of building companies
IN the House of Lords, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched its model for licensing building companies, following a decade-long campaign to...
Skanska UK confirms raft of appointments to executive management team
SKANSKA UK has announced a raft of internal appointments to its executive management team.
Terry Muckian has been named executive vice president, building. In this...
Westminster targets Silicon Valley-inspired innovation accelerator in Glasgow
THE Glasgow City Region has been earmarked as becoming an innovation accelerator in the UK Government's levelling up white paper.
Alongside Greater Manchester and the...
Glasgow-based business agrees deal for Jex Engineering
GLASGOW-headquartered Edwin James Group has rescued 70 jobs after buying Jex Engineering out of administration.
Chris Petts and Sarah O’Toole of Grant Thornton UK LLP were...
Elgin housebuilder reports period of “strong growth”
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported a 38% rise in revenue to £75.7 million in the housebuilder's interim financial results for the six-month period ended November...
Alarm over workloads and enquiries for master builders
44% of master builder companies have reported in the first three months of 2024 that their business is on track to make a loss...
Galliford Try and MWH Treatment appointed to £700m Scottish Water framework
GALLIFORD Try has announced its environment business has been appointed to Scottish Water's new Non-Infrastructure Framework for the SR21-27 investment programme, in a joint...
Build Fife programme aims to help local construction firms unlock growth opportunities
FIFE Council, in partnership with Hub East Central Scotland and tier 1 contractors, is introducing the Build Fife programme, which is designed to help...
SSE launches £10m hydro community benefit fund
SSE has launched a new £10 million hydro community benefit fund aimed at supporting projects within areas that host its existing hydro power infrastructure across...
Scottish Government targets more transparency on land ownership
THE Scottish Government is to launch a new public register in a bid to give more transparency on land ownership in the country.
It will...
Landmark Glasgow office development set for new flexible workspaces
AM Alpha has announced it has commenced the creation of new flexible, fully-fitted workspaces on the ground floor of its office development at 200...
Homes for Good secures £2.4 million loan from Glasgow Credit Union
HOMES for Good and Glasgow Credit Union have entered a partnership aimed at providing high-quality housing for low-income individuals and families in Glasgow and...
Thomas & Adamson strengthens building surveying division with senior appointment
THOMAS & Adamson has announced the promotion of Glasgow-based Hamish Paterson to its senior leadership team, in a move designed to drive the firm’s...
Advantage Advance – Construction firm secure growth award
Outift recognised at Scottish Business Awards as success story continues
Starting out in 1983 with only £27 in his back pocket Seamus Shields has overseen...
Steel frame specialist appoints chief financial officer
EMBRACE Steel Group, a provider of steel frame building solutions throughout the UK, has appointed Ross McAdam as its new chief financial officer.
Based in...
Work begins on 40,000 sq ft Livingston development
PROPERTY developer and asset manager Chancerygate has started work on its first ever speculative development in Scotland.
Livingston Trade Park will comprise eight leasehold units...
Willmott Dixon hails ‘solid’ first half performance
WILLMOTT Dixon has published its interim results for the six months to 30th June 2025, which reveal a slight dip in turnover compared to...
Manufacturer adds new key account manager
EURAMAX has appointed Kevan Flanagan as its new key account manager for the DIY and merchant sector.
He joins the manufacturer of PVCu windows, doors...
Main contractor sought for redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall
MORAY Council has launched the tender process for a main contractor to undertake the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall.
The town hall is a key...
Burns & McDonnell appoints new UK leader to drive growth
BURNS & McDonnell has appointed Kyle Roberts as its new executive MD for the UK as it looks to expand its presence throughout Britain...
