Fears new proposals could add to Scotland’s housing crisis
RETTIE has revealed its concerns that Scottish Government proposals for a 'strict' rent control system managed by local authorities could add to Scotland's housing...
Scottish property sales produce ‘record’ revenues for government
SCOTTISH property sales have produced 'record' revenues for the Scottish Government, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd, part of the Lomond Group.
The lettings...
New consultancy helps company owners get businesses ready for sale
A new consultancy designed to help company owners get their businesses ready for sale has launched in Edinburgh.
Described as the first of its kind...
SNIPEF reappointed to run Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has announced it has been advised by the Scottish Government that it has been re-appointed to...
Gleeds appoints European MD to new group COO role
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced that David Johnson will take on the role of chief operating officer (COO) and join the group...
Natural building products specialist appoints technical specification advisor
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems, a supplier of natural building products, has announced the appointment of Scotland-based Edward (Ed) Anthony as technical specification advisor.
Ed brings over...
Hardies appoints new associate to Glasgow quantity surveying team
HARDIES Chartered Surveyors has announced the appointment of Casey Boyne as an associate within the firm's Glasgow quantity surveying team.
With specialisms in contract management,...
Hardies adds to Inverness team
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed Carla Walker as an associate in its Inverness office.
The chartered building surveyor has experience in a variety of...
SSE to create 100 new jobs as Montrose Port chosen as wind farm base
SSE has confirmed the creation of 100 new full-time jobs after Montrose Port was selected as its preferred locations for the operations and maintenance...
£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...
Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment
EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five-year capital investment programme valued at £500 million.
Representing the largest investment in the airport's history, the aim...
Scottish construction professionals confident that workloads will rise
SURVEYORS in Scotland are predicting growth for the first time in almost a year, despite construction activity continuing to fall in the first few...
Consultancy launches new geospatial measurement service
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed a lead digital measurement surveyor to spearhead its new geospatial measurement service.
Glasgow-based Matthew McQuillian brings...
Ocean Terminal transformation programme gathers pace
OCEAN Terminal has entered a new chapter in its Leith waterfront evolution, as Ambassador Group establishes 100% ownership of the centre via a refinancing...
Acquisition puts LC Energy in prime position
LC ENERGY, one of the UK’s leading specialists in sustainable wood fuel supply, is set to expand further with the recent acquisition of Ecolyf.
Following...
Scotland ‘outperforms’ national UK average in land value growth
SCOTLAND'S residential development land market continues to 'outperform' London, according to new research from Savills.
Housing land values showed 'small signs of growth' in the...
Paisley contractor lands £40m of new business
CLARK Contracts has announced the business has secured over £40 million of new orders in the first trading quarter of 2021.
The contracts include the...
Business leaders call for review of Inner Moray Firth proposed local development plan
BUSINESS leaders from across the Highlands have called for the Highland Council to take a fresh look at the Inner Moray Firth proposed local...
RICS appoints RGU visiting professor to chair its Scotland board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed professor Norman McLennan as chair of the Scotland board.
The visiting professor from Robert Gordon University...
Research shows ‘fragile but stabilising’ UK construction outlook
THE latest Market Report from property and construction consultancy Gleeds suggests the UK Government is failing to instil widespread optimism amongst construction professionals, with...
