Scottish firms ‘missing out’ on R&D tax relief due to lack of awareness
SCOTTISH businesses could be missing out on tens of thousands of pounds worth of tax relief, it has been claimed.
RDS, a firm which specialises...
Estate agency specialising in accessible homes launches
PROPERTY specialists Sarah Baum and Michael Connolly have joined forces to launch Scotland's first estate agency specialising in accessible homes.
Based in Edinburgh, Accessible Housing...
Underlying demand for construction ‘remains steady’ despite sector challenges
THE latest analysis from Barbour ABI has found that rising interest rates, political uncertainty and continued price inflation has left UK construction spending 'significantly...
Elgin businesses move into refurbished premises following shopping centre’s closure
SEVERAL businesses previously based in Elgin's now closed St Giles Centre have been relocated to refurbished premises in the town centre following an emergency...
£1.9m project will transform dilapidated site into modern warehouse facility
WORK is set to start on a £1.9 million project to transform a disused facility at Hillington Park into 22,540 sq ft of new...
Derbyshire firm opens first Scottish premises
A UK building and plumbing supply firm has opened its first Scottish base in North Lanarkshire.
M Markovitz Ltd, headquartered in Derbyshire, opened the new...
Allied Surveyors Scotland appoints quality and training manager
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Kevin Keane FRICS as its new quality and training manager.
Whilst at e.surv Chartered Surveyors, he specialised predominately in residential...
Keppie Design becomes employee-owned in firm’s 170th year
GLASGOW-based architecture practice Keppie Design has become the latest company in Scotland to transfer its entire shareholding to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
The...
Livingston contractor marks 50 years in business
LIVINGSTON-based Maxi Construction is celebrating 50 years in business today (May 18).
The firm was founded by Arthur Hopkinson, a chartered civil engineer, in 1971....
Rembrand Timber takes “natural step” in joining H&B group
DUNDEE-based Rembrand Timber and builders merchant has joined the H&B merchant group.
Rembrand supplies timber and heavyside products all over Scotland and boasts a turnover...
CITB shines spotlight on impact of grant scheme on smaller businesses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that almost 14,000 businesses have been awarded grants in the past year, with over £77 million...
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...
Glidevale Protect appoints head of sales specification for fire rated solutions
GLIDEVALE Protect has appointed Kelly Phipps to the role of head of sales specification for fire rated solutions.
The move builds on the launch of...
New appointment aids Keepmoat’s Scottish expansion plans
IAN Baird has joined Keepmoat as Partnering Solutions Consultant to coincide with the firm's Scottish housing growth plans.
Keepmoat say he will be tasked with identifying...
Fife flooring specialist joins Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative
Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), the Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, has underlined its commitment to excellence by signing the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).
The Scottish...
Research shows construction workloads are rising across Europe
NEW research has revealed that construction activity in Europe continues to increase, with positive output growth being reported within all sectors.
The findings were revealed...
Highland property developer acquires key commercial properties near Cromarty Firth Freeport
ARK Estates has announced that it has acquired Ardoy House and Culcraggie House from BT at the Teaninich Industrial Estate in Alness.
The 9,367 sq...
PfH Scotland seeks contractors for £125m DPS initiative
PfH Scotland has revealed it is searching for contractors to deliver £125 million worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords in...
Bancon names new finance director
ANDREW Tweedie has been appointed finance director at Aberdeenshire-based housebuilder and construction firm Bancon Group.
A chartered accountant with 14 years’ experience, Mr Tweedie will...
Edinburgh practice announces double promotion
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that Ewan Hooper and Grigor Brown have been promoted to associates, in recognition of their contributions to the practice’s work...
