Trade body welcomes new evidence of support for regulation of electrical sector
SELECT has welcomed the results of the latest consultation on regulation of the electrical industry in Scotland.
The outcome of the latest Government consultation reveals that, out of...
Trade bodies give their backing to infrastructure report
TRADE bodies have been giving their reaction to the new report published by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland, which sets out a 30-year infrastructure blueprint.
Homes for Scotland...
Balfour Beatty appoints head of aviation
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan as head of aviation, with a remit to provide strategic leadership on the company’s aviation projects.
His past experiences include...
Gilson Gray strengthens property team with partner appointments
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has strengthened its property practice across Scotland and England with the promotion of two experienced lawyers to partners.
Michael Anderson and...
Muir Homes appoints new construction manager
FIFE-based housebuilder Muir Homes has appointed Derek Bertram as the firm's new construction manager.
He will be tasked with leading the construction team, which is...
Edinburgh practice announces double promotion
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that Ewan Hooper and Grigor Brown have been promoted to associates, in recognition of their contributions to the practice’s work...
63 jobs go as East Kilbride windows supplier ceases trading
AN East Kilbride-based supplier of double glazing windows to trade and the housebuilding sector has ceased trading with the loss of 63 jobs.
Donald McNaught,...
Green light for £50m logistics park in Bellshill
KNIGHT Property Group has been granted full planning approval from North Lanarkshire Council for a £50 million logistics park at Bellshill Industrial Estate.
To be...
Breedon Group in “great shape” as turnover and profits rise
BREEDON Group has hailed "one of the most productive years" in the firm's history after the latest financial figures revealed significant rises in both...
Pagabo confirms suppliers for new professional services frameworks
FRAMEWORK provider Pagabo has announced the 116 suppliers appointed to its two new professional services frameworks covering Scotland and all remaining areas of the...
Research claims Edinburgh is third most expensive UK city to build in
NEW research has ranked Edinburgh as the third most expensive UK city to build in, behind only London and Manchester.
Turner & Townsend has warned...
Keepmoat confirms appointment of new chief financial officer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has appointed Mark Dilley as chief financial officer (CFO).
Mark’s career spans more than 30 years. He previously held the position of CFO...
Experienced duo join JR Group management team
PAISLEY-based contractor The JR Group has confirmed two senior appointments.
Eric Farren joins the business as a new purchasing manager, helping with site procurement, schedules...
Scottish island brought to the market for offers over £500,000
A 90-acre private island in the Inner Hebrides off Scotland's west coast has been brought to the market for offers over £500,000 by Savills.
Accessible...
Scottish property sales produce ‘record’ revenues for government
SCOTTISH property sales have produced 'record' revenues for the Scottish Government, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd, part of the Lomond Group.
The lettings...
New research shows fall in Scottish housing construction prices
TENDER prices for social housing in Scotland fell 4.4% in Q1 2023, compared with Q4 2022, new research has revealed.
The figures were still 3.4%...
Expert warns construction industry on costly ransomware attacks
By Connor O'Neill, CEO and co-founder of OnSecurity
Just last week, an annual report released by tech giant Microsoft found that the number of ransomware...
Fuel prices force tradespeople to up prices to keep businesses running
NINE in 10 UK tradespeople have said they are being forced to increase their prices to keep their businesses running.
IronmongeryDirect surveyed 500 tradespeople to...
Barratt confirms trio of senior promotions in Scotland
BARRATT has strengthened its leadership team in Scotland with three senior appointments.
Barratt Developments Scotland – which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes –...
Colliers strengthens Scottish project and building consultancy team
COLLIERS has strengthened its project and building consultancy (PBC) team in Scotland with the relocation of Andy Holtby, a director who will be returning...
