Knight Frank adds new associate to Scottish building consultancy division
KNIGHT Frank has appointed experienced surveyor Gordon Hamilton to its building consultancy division in Scotland.
Based in Edinburgh with a Scotland-wide remit, Gordon has been...
Livingston Building Services reports growth in turnover and operating profit
LIVINGSTON Building Services Limited (LBS), a specialist in mechanical and electrical engineering services, has increased turnover for the last financial year by 23% to £46...
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...
UK Government invests £20m in Moray-headquartered Orbex
THE UK Government has invested £20 million in Moray-headquartered spaceflight company Orbex.
Orbex is developing both small and medium-sized space rockets and initial launch operations...
Balfour Beatty sees profits rise 69%
BALFOUR Beatty has seen profits skyrocket by 69% as it posts its half-year results.
The infrastructure group’s underlying profit from operations (PFO) has increased to...
Clark Contracts appointed to hub South West Scotland supply chain
CLARK Contracts has revealed it has been appointed to the hub South West Scotland supply chain.
The Paisley-based contractor has been named a Tier 1B contractor...
Webinar to focus on cash flow and contracts in construction
FOLLOWING the success of its first webinar, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is immediately staging a follow-up event and may...
Building services provider earns double accreditation
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced it is now a BESA member and is SNIPEF-certified.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is an industry...
Financial close achieved on Mill Rig Wind Farm project
RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has achieved financial close on a 33.4MW onshore wind project in South Lanarkshire, described as having a 'subsidy-free long-term route...
Roofers report rising workloads but cost pressures mean higher prices for clients
NEW research has revealed the majority of roofing and cladding contractors have increased their tender prices amid 'spiralling' costs of materials, labour and energy.
The...
CITB hails success of Employer Networks initiative
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative, which revealed a significant increase in learners being...
Civic projects sought
THE search is on to find Scotland’s best new civic project and civic champion for 2013. The Scottish Civic Trust My Place Award will...
Morris & Spottiswood appoints new framework manager
MORRIS & Spottiswood has appointed Matt Hurley as framework manager to its public sector team to support recent growth in the north of England.
This...
Red letter day for new business district
CONSTRUCTION is set to start at Magenta, Glasgow’s new satellite business district, after project costs for the development’s first building were approved by the Clyde Gateway board.
Red...
Shepherd welcomes 14 new partners to facilitate growth plans
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced a raft of new partners as its five-year strategy for growth and succession continues apace.
The practice has welcomed a...
Gilson Gray expands into the Borders with Galashiels appointment
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders after appointing Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels.
Sharon brings over...
Offsite timber frame manufacturer appoints head of technical
DONALDSON Timber Systems has announced the appointment of Grant Sanderson as head of technical.
He joined as a structural engineer in 2015, before being promoted...
Doors and windows manufacturer launches new powder coating facility
DOORS and windows manufacturer Origin has unveiled its new in-house powder coating facility.
Described as a 'monumental and powerful statement' for its long-term product quality...
GRAHAM hails ‘strong’ financial results and announces new CEO
GRAHAM has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and reported a year of 'strong' financial and operation performance - delivering significant...
Blinkbonny acquisition gives Breedon Borders presence
BREEDON Northern Limited is set to establish a presence in the Scottish Borders after snapping up Blinkbonny Quarry (Borders) for an undisclosed sum.
Blinkbonny runs...
