Property firm announces further investment at Aberdeen Energy Park
MANCHESTER-based property company AM Sci Tech – a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings – has completed the acquisition of the former Weatherford site at Aberdeen...
Sector-wide survey launches to discover how Contractor Design Portion use can be improved
A survey has been launched to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality.
Led by the Construction Quality...
Housebuilder confirms non-executive appointments to leadership team
CALA Group (Holdings) Ltd, has announced the appointments of Ian Sutcliffe as non-executive chairman and Tom Nicholson as non-executive director.
Ian Sutcliffe has served as...
Civils specialist invests for future growth
CIVIL engineering specialist Mackenzie Construction has announced completion of a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth.
The business has invested in...
Highland SMEs to get access to new ‘cutting-edge’ technology
SMEs working across manufacturing and construction in the Highlands and Islands are being invited to get hands-on experience with newly purchased 'cutting-edge' technology.
Make it...
Keepmoat confirms sustainable supply chain initiative
KEEPMOAT has announced it has teamed up with Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.
The business will be the...
New stats reveal first-time buyers and detached homes prices are ‘soaring’ in Scotland
AVERAGE first-time buyers and detached home prices are 'soaring' in Scotland, according to research from DJ Alexander Ltd.
The property firm revealed that the latest...
Playing Fair: firm’s new Scottish MD plots growth
RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone is committed to doubling the size of its business in Scotland in the coming years, according to its new...
Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
Scottish Water to put 1,000 apprentices at forefront of transformation plans
APPRENTICES will be 'essential' in making Scottish Water greener and fit for future generations, the utility firm has said.
Over 1,000 new starts are set...
£500m Buchanan Wharf regeneration reaches final point
THE team behind Glasgow's £500 million regeneration of Buchanan Wharf is celebrating a major milestone after the final building phase reached practical completion with...
Edison Group establishes new Irvine HQ as business sets sights on growth
CONSTRUCTION and property business Edison Group has established its new HQ in refurbished premises in Irvine High Street.
The company has taken over 2,000 square...
HFS calls for ‘urgent review’ of frameworks and policies impacting Scottish housing delivery
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has called for Scottish Government intervention to reverse the decline in all tenure housing delivery.
The move follows official...
Investment helps ramp up aluminium capacity
CMS Window Systems says it has more than doubled production capacity for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling following a £500,000 investment programme in "next...
New agreement to see Scotland further support rebuild of Ukraine
A new agreement has been signed which will see Scotland further support the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.
A number of Scottish firms are already...
CICV Forum secures new funding to identify investment areas
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it has secured grant funding to help it explore the investment areas which will benefit the wider economy.
The...
Hardies makes senior energy appointment at Glasgow office
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed Mark O’Neill as head of energy in its Glasgow office, where he will lead a 13-strong team...
CBRE strengthens Aberdeen team ahead of business rates changes
REAL estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its rating team with the appointment of Jemima Seinuah at the firm's Aberdeen office.
Jemima joins after completing a...
Irvine contractor reappointed to £1.5 billion new build framework
IRVINE-based McLaughlin Construction has expressed its pride at being reappointed as one of only 18 contractors selected for the second generation of Scotland Excel's...
Campion Homes reports rise in turnover and profits
FIFE-based Campion Homes has announced an increase in turnover and profits for financial year 2023/24, following a 'steady' level of private house sales and 'strong'...
