Construction forecast tool tipped to support industry investment and jobs
A new online tool has been launched, designed to give the Scottish construction industry greater clarity of future public sector projects.
The Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool...
Trade body launches new associate membership scheme
TRADE body SELECT has announced the launch of a new associate membership scheme designed to give manufacturers and service providers the chance to become...
£3m industrial unit tipped to attract key growth sector firms
CONSTRUCTION work has completed on a £3 million speculative industrial unit at Clyde Gateway East Business Park.
Unit 201 is a new 27,500 sq. ft. manufacturing...
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...
Style adds HSW range to portfolio
MOVEABLE and partitioning wall specialist, Style, has announced it has strengthened its partnership with the dormakaba Group by securing the exclusive UK distribution of...
Donaldson Group welcomes plans to increase timber use in construction
THE Donaldson Group has welcomed the UK Government’s Timber Construction Policy Roadmap, outlining its plans to increase timber use in construction.
Andrew Donaldson, Donaldson Group...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of infrastructure investments business
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its infrastructure investments business.
He will have responsibility for the company’s £1.1 billion...
ENGIE steps up Scottish growth plans with senior appointment
ENGIE has stepped up growth plans in Scotland with the appointment of Brian Pettigrew as regional managing director for its regeneration business.
Brian was previously...
Group will hold political parties to account on payment commitments
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has announced that it will be writing to all political parties on 13 December - the day after the...
Pat Munro to deliver majority of Elgin’s levelling up programme
PAT Munro Construction has been appointed by Moray Council as the lead contractor for the civil engineering and construction framework that will deliver a...
Contractors to get major Scottish housing contract opportunity
THE Scottish construction sector is set to receive a £1.5 billion contract opportunity to deliver new build housing.
Scotland Excel will publish the Invitation to Participate...
Groundforce appoints new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Paul Garton as its new engineering director to head up its technical team.
He has more than 20 years’...
Well-functioning construction sector needed to meet Scottish Government ambitions
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has warned the next Scottish Government that addressing challenges such as the housing emergency and climate change targets...
FMB urges cut to VAT to boost construction industry
AS the announcement of the UK budget approaches, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged chancellor Sajid Javid to ‘slash’ the rate of...
New Aberdeen base aids firm’s expansion plans
PARKER Technical Services has opened a new office in Aberdeen and announced it has launched a recruitment drive following new contract wins totalling £3.7...
More ‘positive’ times lie ahead for Scottish investment market
NEW research has uncovered positive news for the Scottish investment market.
Lismore Real Estate Advisors’ quarterly review showed that transaction volumes in quarter two have...
Stewart Milne Group predicts improved profits following ‘transitional’ financial year
STEWART Milne Group has revealed its 'strongest ever' level of forward sales and predicted 'greatly improved' trading and profits for the year ahead.
The housebuilder...
Highland housebuilder secures more than £20m of new orders
A Highland housebuilder has announced it has followed up the success of delivering its 1,000th affordable home by taking new orders worth more than...
Tax specialist issues warning to contractors over HMRC CIS penalties
A Scottish-based tax expert is warning that Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors are becoming a target for tax authorities, with HMRC issuing letters to...
Housebuilder steps up training opportunities in east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is offering experience and training opportunities in the east of Scotland to help young people pursue careers in construction.
Dandara East Scotland is...
