Industry bodies call for gradual lifting of lockdown on building sites
A number of leading industry bodies have urged the Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential construction sites, within the parameters of...
Fall in UK construction output ‘marks worrying trend’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has described the 1.4% fall in UK construction output for the first four months of this year as...
Joint Venture embarks on £40m Glasgow student development
HARRISON Street Real Estate Capital has launched a joint venture with Glasgow-based Structured House Group (SHG). Their first joint investment will be a £40...
Man ordered to compensate nine people he defrauded whilst trading as Midlothian firm
A man has been ordered to fully compensate nine people he defrauded while trading as Midlothian business Discount Bathrooms Scotland.
Michael Patterson, formerly of Straiton,...
New construction zone proves a success at Fife Business Week
INVESTFIFE has successfully concluded its 14th annual Fife Business Week.
In total, Fife Business Week featured 20 events and the participation of 504 businesses and...
Interserve reports “mixed” trading for 2017 so far
INTERSERVE has announced its outlook for the year remains unchanged following the release of the firm's half-year financial results.
Turnover for the first six months...
Ryden strengthens industrial agency team in Scotland
RYDEN has appointed Ben Dobson as new associate for its industrial agency team in Scotland.
The commercial real estate specialist said the hiring plays a...
Report highlights ‘resilience’ of Scotland’s prime residential market
SAVILLS' latest analysis of UK residential market performance during 2023 shows that while mortgage affordability has impacted the wider sector, Scotland’s prime market has...
‘Rare development opportunity’ launched in Glasgow
CBRE has confirmed the launch to market of 100 Morrison Street in Glasgow, described as a 'rare redevelopment opportunity' in the area.
Occupying an entire...
BE-ST welcomes eight new board members
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has refreshed its board with the appointment of eight key figures from the built environment and construction sectors.
The...
Paisley contractor secures place on £100m refurbishment and modernisation framework
CLARK Contracts has expressed its joy at being appointed by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) onto its £100 million refurbishment and modernisation framework.
The Paisley-based...
CITB confirms lower levy rate ahead of consensus vote
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Scotland has confirmed it will cut the levy it collects from employers in 2018-20.
The levy will be...
Decade-long fund for energy efficiency projects helped create over 5,100 jobs
A decade-long fund which provided commercial loans to infrastructure and energy efficiency projects has brought 'major' social, economic, and environmental benefits across the country,...
FIS and GIRI team up to help reduce error and increase productivity
TRADE Body Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) and The Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) have announced a new collaboration to help reduce error and...
ROCKWOOL strengthens UK position with acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems
ROCKWOOL Group has announced it is acquiring Wetherby Building Systems Ltd in a move described as marking an 'important milestone' in the firm's quest...
Eurocentral warehouse unit sold for around £11 million
A warehouse unit at Eurocentral in Scotland’s central belt, let to the commercial vehicle specialist Scania, has been acquired off-market by a private investor...
Robertson Group confirms senior finance appointments
ROBERTSON Group has appointed Irene Wilson as chief financial officer and Colin Mitchell as group finance director.
Irene has been with the business for 20...
Engineering construction industry gives backing to ECITB levy proposals
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced that engineering construction companies have overwhelmingly backed its proposed levy rates for the next three...
Procast Group secures role on £980m national retrofit framework
HAMILTON-headquartered Procast Group has won a significant lot on a £980 million national retrofit framework.
The firm has been awarded Lot 13 on the Greater...
New home for Fife timber specialist
JAMES Donaldson & Sons is moving to a new purpose built head office at the Saltire Centre in Glenrothes.
The timber specialist said the new 5,000...
