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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...

Construction SMEs urged to collaborate and diversify to tackle growing challenges

CONSTRUCTION SMEs have been advised to tackle the dual challenge of rising prices and skills shortages with 'collaboration, diversification, innovation and incentivisation'. That's the call...

Financial impact of Covid-19 on Edinburgh tram project revealed

A final economic case for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been released by the city's council. The final business case includes the impact of...

Well deserved award

MORE than 200 people attended a ceremony at Glasgow Caledonian University to recognise the achievements of students at its School of the Built and...

Former Strathclyde student’s £50m donation to aid build of new campus building

A £50 million donation to the University of Strathclyde from a former student is to be used to support the construction of a new...
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Quattro Group confirms sale of AB2K in management buyout

EQUIPMENT specialist Quattro Group has announced the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation. The...

UK construction output dips but businesses continue to invest for a bright future

UK construction output fell by 1.8% in October 2021 - the largest monthly decline since April 2020 following the pandemic-related lockdown. Figures released by the...
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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...

Tradespeople increasingly offering payment plans amid cost of living crisis

A quarter of tradespeople are now offering customers the opportunity to pay for work in instalments amid the cost of living crisis, new research...
Jennifer Phin and Scott Webb

Funding boost supports AC Whyte & Co’s expansion plans

BARRHEAD-based contractor AC Whyte & Co Ltd has secured £550,000 in funding from UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel, to support its expansion plans...
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Commercial property market on ‘road to recovery’ in Scotland

SCOTLAND'S commercial property market is on the 'road to recovery' according to new analysis from Knight Frank. Investor appetite for industrial and retail warehousing assets is...
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Edinburgh-based Ralph Sayer accelerates growth plans

EDINBURGH-based solicitors and estate agents, Ralph Sayer, is accelerating its growth plans amid a 'busy summer of deals'. With staffing levels currently sitting at 25,...
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Political uncertainty hampering future planning for roofing contractors

NEW research has revealed that political uncertainty has presented a growing challenge for UK roofing businesses. The findings are revealed in NFRC’s latest State of...
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New guide aims to help SME housebuilders navigate finance process

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has teamed up with UK Finance to publish an updated ‘Guide to Development Finance’ to encourage small and...

Bellway launches new division to service east of Scotland

HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has launched a new division in the east of Scotland, which aims to help meet demand for new homes in the area. Bellway...

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...

Kier lands £14m Edinburgh College of Art contract

KIER Construction Scotland has been appointed by the University of Edinburgh to undertake refurbishment work on the College of Art. The firm said work will be carried...
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Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire. The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...
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Highland Council unveils £2 billion investment plan

THE Highland Council has approved an investment plan for the next 20 years worth £2 billion. Set to see wide ranging investment across communities in...

Glasgow start-up architecture business eyes UK expansion

A Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up has announced plans to begin a UK expansion after securing 'significant' investment. The total £400,000 raised has been described as...