Barratt reports ‘strong’ half year financial results
BARRATT Developments has reported 'record' first half year completions in its half year financial results to December 31 2020.
The housebuilder has completed 9,077 homes during...
Building engineering workers agree three-year wage deal
UNITE the union and building engineering services employers have agreed a three-year pay deal for operatives, described as being worth almost 10% over its...
MAPP appointed to manage Scotland’s largest trading estate
FRASERS Property UK has appointed MAPP to handle all facilities and property management services at Hillington Park trading estate.
The move, which consolidates property management...
Latest output figures show signs of sector recovery
THE latest ONS statistics have shown signs of recovery in the UK construction sector following a tough start to 2018.
Construction output continued its decline...
Almost £1 billion to be invested in the Highlands
THE Highlands is to have almost £1 billion invested in it over the next 15 years, after plans were approved.
Totalling £938.894 million, the Highland...
Edinburgh firm secures £105m contract to boost broadband in Scotland’s north east
A £105 million contract to boost broadband capabilities in the north east of Scotland has been awarded to Edinburgh-headquartered GoFibre.
The contract, funded by the...
Management buy-out complete at Livingston-based Empteezy Group
EMPTEEZY Group, a Livingston-headquartered designer, manufacturer and distributor of industrial safety products and solutions, has been acquired in a management buy-out.
The move has been...
CPD module highlights impact of natural light in design of the built environment
THE role of natural daylight in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity when designing the built environment is the subject of a new professional learning...
Dandara creates new ESG role to drive sustainability goals
DANDARA Group's newly appointed head of ESG has said sustainability must be embedded in the business as it looks to meet net zero targets.
Lesley...
HVAC specialist promotes Scott Johnston to LG product manager role
EXI-TITE has announced that Scott Johnston has been promoted to the role of LG product manager in Scotland.
Scott began his career in the HVAC industry...
CSIC appoints new innovation manager for Highlands and Islands
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed John Maclennan as its innovation manager to help drive collaborative projects in the Highlands, Islands and North...
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...
Cruden to hold meet the buyer event ahead of Edinburgh housing project
CRUDEN is calling on local businesses and SMEs to attend its upcoming meet the buyer event for its Silverlea housing project in Edinburgh.
Silverlea is...
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...
Space Solutions appoints regional director for Scotland’s central belt
WORKPLACE design and build and management consultancy, Space Solutions, has announced the appointment of Vicki Walker as regional director for Scotland's central belt.
Previously business...
Chair appointed for new RICS board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Martin Samworth FRICS to chair the new RICS board.
Martin has experience in real estate and...
Avison Young promotes new director in Glasgow
REAL estate advisor Avison Young has promoted Kerry Maguire to the role of director in the valuation consultancy team.
Based in the firm's Glasgow office,...
Knight Property Group concludes Rovco double deal at Kingshill Park
KNIGHT Property Group has announced completion of a double deal at Pavilion 10, Kingshill Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Rovco, a provider of tech-powered offshore wind...
Data shows encouraging progress on construction sector payment times
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed new research, which shows an apparent 'dramatic' improvement in the payment habits of main contractors.
Data gathered...
Cushman & Wakefield confirms Garment Factory office move
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has announced its new Glasgow office will be at the Garment Factory in the city's Merchant City area.
The Garment Factory takes...
