Barratt reports ‘solid operating performance in uncertain market’

BARRATT Developments has announced the firm's half-year results highlight a 'solid' operating performance in an 'uncertain' market. Revenue for the six-month period ending December 31,...

ENGIE praises “fantastic” turnout at Bellshill ‘Meet the Buyer’ event

NEARLY 100 Scottish contractors and suppliers attended a recent ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in Bellshill, with organisers praising the “fantastic” turnout. The event, hosted by...

Donaldson Group enters timber frame market with acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems

THE Donaldson Group has completed the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS). The move represents the Fife-headquartered company's entry into the timber frame market...
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UK Government unveils new crackdown on late payments

THE UK Government is introducing landmark legislation designed to end the 'scourge' of late payments. The Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the Commercial...
Bruce Laidlaw

Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive following ‘monumental’ year

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a recruitment drive to fill new roles at its Lochmaben site. Due to expansion, the roof tile manufacturer has vacancies...

CBRE bolsters Scottish team with new head of Edinburgh

GLOBAL real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced the appointment of a new head of its Edinburgh office. Angela Lowe will take up the post from...
Brian McArdle, Gleeds

Consultancy in LLP switch as part of growth strategy

PROPERTY and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced that it will convert from a general partnership to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) structure in January...

Dunbartonshire firm lands deal to carry out surfacing work across Scotland’s rail network

A Dunbartonshire-based resurfacing and civils firm has secured a major framework contract with Network Rail to provide surfacing services across its Scotland route for...

First National Robotarium CEO appointed

STEWART Miller has been appointed as the first CEO of the National Robotarium, which has been tipped to 'catalyse' innovation and talent development in...

Livingston contractor completes management restructure

ASHWOOD Scotland has confirmed that co-founder Archie Meikle is to be appointed company chairman as part of a management restructure. Meikle (59), who co-founded Ashwood...

XBuro UK opens new Edinburgh office following ‘incredible’ growth

MECHANICAL and electrical engineering consultant, XBuro UK, has opened an Edinburgh office to develop its projects and client base in the country's east coast. The...
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CCG invests in window and door manufacturing operations

CCG Group is investing £500,000 in its PVCu window and door manufacturing operations in Glasgow. The 10,000 sq ft glazing facility opened its doors earlier...

Clyde Gateway unveils plans at global property event

Clyde Gateway, the urban regeneration firm which has created an economic and social legacy for South Lanarkshire and the East End of Glasgow following the 2014...

Law firm expands construction team

Anderson Strathern has appointed Coral Riddell as a consultant in its expanding construction team.  The law firm said Ms Riddell’s arrival follows on from the...
St Andrews’ Christine Crawford, assistant branch manager at Livingston, with Mohamed Abotaleb of HSS

St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership

ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and...
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City Building director appointed to Glasgow Employment and Skills Board

CITY Building’s director of people services, Tracy Keenan, has been appointed to Glasgow’s Employment and Skills Board. The move follows City Building’s growing work to...

Edinburgh ranks ahead of London in new property investment report

EDINBURGH is the only Scottish city to make it into the top 10 in a new report on residential investment opportunities. The report, from Colliers,...

Riddell PM founder hands over reins to his sons

DUNFERMLINE-based construction business, Riddell PM, has announced it is transitioning to its next chapter as company directors Dave and Doreen Riddell step down from...
Mark Glasgow (centre), with Anton Winters (l) and Lee Fitzpatrick

Energy Training Academy strengthens board with non-executive marketing director

THE Energy Training Academy has announced the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director. As MD of regenerative marketing firm Zebra Growth, Fitzpatrick has...
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UK construction output growth hits 24-year high but material concerns intensify

UK construction output growth hit a 24-year high in June, according to the latest IHS Markit/CIPS PMI figures. However, suppliers' delivery times increased to the...