‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
Mitsui acquires Port of Nigg and fabrication and access firms from Global Energy Group
GLOBAL Energy Group (GEG) has reached an agreement of the sale of three of its group companies - including The Port of Nigg -...
Unions agree new pay deal for construction workers
CONSTRUCTION workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement are set for a wage rise after a new two-year pay deal worth...
Homes for Scotland confirms new chief executive
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced that Jane Wood will become the trade body's new chief executive from June 1, succeeding Nicola Barclay who...
Workplace design and build specialist takes final letting at Edinburgh office building
KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has achieved full occupancy at its 42,519 sq ft office building, 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park.
The final...
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...
LHC Procurement Group strengthens senior team with double appointment
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has announced two senior hires. Graham Collie has been promoted as director of product innovation, while Rory Evans becomes new...
New MD for MGM Timber and James Donaldson Insulation
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Steve Galbraith as MD of two of its merchant retail and distribution subsidiary businesses, in addition to...
Cumbernauld-based building surveying firm bolsters senior team with new role
CHARTERED building surveying firm Diamond & Company (Scotland), has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Jim Kerr as its first director of...
Procast secures £16m West Lothian Council contract
PROCAST has secured a tender win for West Lothian Council worth £16 million over four years.
The Glasgow-based retrofitting specialist said the win marks the...
Edinburgh ‘glamping’ design consultancy begins international expansion with Dubai base
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has opened a new office in Dubai following a 'remarkable' period of growth.
Founded 18 months ago by friends...
Paisley-based contractor accredited as living wage employer
THE JR Group has been accredited by Citizens UK as a living wage employer.
The Paisley-based contractor revealed it has been committed to paying the...
Construction firms urged to prioritise long-term strategies despite immediate cost challenges
A new report from Turner & Townsend warns construction firms against short-term thinking which could 'derail' vital, long-term strategic priorities.
The professional services firm’s Autumn 2023...
Burns & McDonnell ‘deepens presence’ in Scotland with new framework role
CONSTRUCTION business Burns & McDonnell has been appointed by Scottish Power Energy Networks to join a new framework for engineering design services in Scotland.
Suppliers...
Road to opportunity
Transport Scotland hosted an ‘industry day’ to tell potential contractors and funders of the opportunities offered by the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty. Alongside the...
Construction law specialist among four new Burness Paull partners
BURNESS Paull has announced the promotion of four lawyers to partner.
The newly appointed partners are Louise Chambers (real estate), Stephen Farrell (dispute resolution), Karen...
£86 million MOD storage facility to deliver jobs boost in Scotland and Cumbria
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has landed an £86 million contract to help deliver a new 75,000-metre-squared MOD storage facility in Longtown, Cumbria.
Designed to enhance the...
Mixed views on the merits of a single construction regulator
THE head of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Scotland has welcomed the UK Government’s support for the creation of a new single...
Budget response: Scots builders want “level playing field”
SCOTLAND'S builders have called for a "level playing field" north of the border after UK Chancellor Philip Hammond, in his Budget speech, announced an...
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...
