Research shows ‘significant’ increase in UK construction activity
ALL construction sectors in the UK showed signs of increased activity in July, according to the latest research from industry analyst Barbour ABI.
The total...
SGI officially launches ‘fundamentally reimagined’ Edinburgh office destination
PROPERTY regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has officially launched Base, its office destination in Edinburgh.
Formerly known as the Younger Building, the 80,000...
Eden Homes eyes build of 150 properties between now and 2026
EDEN Homes has announced that it is set to build over 150 new properties across Scotland's west central belt with a gross development value...
Morris & Spottiswood exceeds £100m social value target
MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has published its social value report for 2025 revealing that it exceeded its centenary target of creating £100 million of...
Hardies enters new era with ‘refocused’ growth strategy for Scotland
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it has entered a new era with a 'refocused' growth strategy for Scotland.
The firm has parted ways...
Construction materials specialist opens new Oban branch
THE Oban branch of Travis Perkins has relocated from Soroba Road to a new location at Glenshellach Business Park.
The branch boasts a hard landscaping...
Ark Estates expands Inverness commercial property portfolio
HIGHLAND property investment and development company, Ark Estates, has expanded its Inverness commercial property portfolio with the acquisition of the former RBS premises at 29-31...
Contracts awarded for £61.5m East Kilbride rail project
NETWORK Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride enhancement project.
Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines,...
Advanced Building Contractors caps record year with leadership changes
ADVANCED Building Contractors (ABC) has announced changes to its leadership team to propel further growth.
The firm said strong demand for its services, in particular...
Forestry and Land Scotland seeking contractors for building maintenance
FORESTRY and Land Scotland has announced it is seeking feedback from contractors to provide maintenance and improvements across its range of buildings.
The survey will...
Planning applications fall as uncertainty plagues UK construction market
THE number of UK planning applications for new construction projects in key sectors continued to fall in February, new analysis has revealed.
Infrastructure was down...
Galliford Try reports another year of ‘robust revenue and margin growth’
GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' performance across all operations in the group's annual results for the year ended 30 June, 2024.
Turnover is up...
KR Group secures contracts exceeding £2 million with Morrison Construction
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding company KR Group has announced it has been awarded a series of new contracts exceeding £2 million in total with...
Funding programme for social landlords to build affordable homes reopens in Scotland
SOCIAL landlords in Scotland will be able to access loans to build more affordable housing as an investment programme reopens to applications.
The Scottish Government...
Joinery business hails expansion into eco-friendly cabins
AN East Lothian specialist joinery business has revealed how the firm received a 'lockdown lift' after diversifying into staycation cabins, which have attracted interest...
3DReid promotes six senior team members to directors
3DReid has announced six leadership team promotions in the architecture, masterplanning and interior design practice.
Andrew Marshall and Doug Pearson in the Edinburgh studio, Jen...
Cundall moves to new Edinburgh base with sustainable design focus
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has relocated its Edinburgh office to new premises at New Clarendon, 114-116 George Street.
Employees have bid farewell to Semple Street,...
Aberdeen firm moves into construction market with new Warwickshire base
AN Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider has announced its strategic expansion into the construction market.
OSSO marked the move following the opening...
AmcoGiffen to lead £5m rebuild of Troon station
NETWORK Rail has announced the appointment of AmcoGiffen as the main contractor for the rebuild of the fire-damaged Troon station.
The £5 million investment will...
Graham + Sibbald announces residential team promotions
CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Kevin Masson (Kilmarnock) to director and Luca Mancini (Glasgow) to associate.
Kevin joined...
