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Family matters: third generation joins KRG in Coatbridge

KRG Specialist Engineering has marked a proud milestone after Ashton Hughes, the grandson of company founder James Hughes and son of current MD Gerry...

Administrators conclude McGill & Co sale

ADMINISTRATORS have concluded the sale of stricken contractor McGill & Co and certain assets to Catalus Energy Investments. Dundee-headquartered McGill & Co entered administration on...
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STV moves into Edinburgh’s refurbished Orchard Brae House

STV has become the latest occupier to secure space at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, a year on from its refurbishment. The media company will take...
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Tranent steel fabrication yard secures £100m SSEN Transmission contract

SSEN Transmission has awarded a £100 million contract to Tranent-based Had Fab to fabricate nearly 500 steel towers. The contract represents the largest in the...

Canadian engineering business to boost Scottish regeneration programme

A Canadian engineering firm is set to bring its UK headquarters to Clyde Gateway and boost the continued regeneration of the area. TransCanada Turbines (TCT),...
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Knight Property Group completes sale of refurbished Uddingston industrial unit

KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has completed the acquisition, refurbishment, leasing, and ultimate sale of a 46,858 sq ft industrial unit at Tannochside...

Lime product specialist extends its reach in Scotland

  THE managing director of We Sell Lime has spoken of the 'clear need' to introduce quality lime products to the Scottish market after the...
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Ashfield Land acquires ex-Lloyds building in Dunfermline with plans for new industrial hub

ASHFIELD Land has acquired Lloyds Banking Group’s call centre building at Pitreavie Business Park in Dunfermline, with plans to revamp the site into an...
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Procurement process begins for fifth A9 Dualling programme contract

THE procurement process is formally underway for the fifth A9 Dualling programme contract, for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project. A contract notice published by Transport...
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Clark hits treble – Repeat business on high street

THREE high street retailers have awarded maintenance contracts to Clark Contracts. The awards are from Scotmid, McDonalds and JD Sports and Gordon Cunningham, Clark’s managing...

Housebuilder hails ‘strong’ performance but warns of weakening consumer confidence amid challenging economy

BARRATT has hailed a 'strong operating performance' after the housebuilder posted interim half-year results for the six months ended 31 December 2022. Revenue is up...

Trade body launches conditional memberships in response to ‘surge’ of interest

SELECT has launched a new enrolment scheme allowing firms to join the trade association and enjoy the benefits of full membership, despite ongoing Covid-19...

Insurance brokers name new Scottish construction expert

PIB Insurance Brokers has appointed a new construction expert to its Scottish team. Irene Bisset  brings over 30 years’ experience to her role as senior...
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Manchester-headquartered engineering consultancy expands into Glasgow

MANCHESTER-headquartered structural and civil engineering consultancy Renaissance has expanded into Glasgow. The firm’s new operation at the Briggait, an A-listed market hall complex in Glasgow...

CPD module highlights impact of natural light in design of the built environment

THE role of natural daylight in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity when designing the built environment is the subject of a new professional learning...

Senior Scottish public sector duo join construction framework provider’s board

TWO senior figures from Scottish public sector organisations have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s top table. Glasgow-based Wheatley Housing Group’s procurement and...

CCF appoints new head of insulation

INSULATION, drywall, and ceiling product distributor CCF has announced the appointment of Chris Sexton as head of insulation to lead its in-house team of...

Ashwood Scotland appoints new construction director

Ashwood Scotland has named Graeme Hadden (51) as its new construction director. He will succeed Brian Mackay (54), who has decided to take semi-retirement at the...

Two major Glasgow office deals completed

TWO prominent Glasgow office buildings have been bought for a combined £18 million, in two of the city’s biggest deals so far this year. New...

Some tradespeople considering second job amidst rising costs

NEARLY a third (29%) of tradespeople are considering getting a second job in order to get by, a new UK-wide survey has revealed. Carried out...