Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell strengthens UK team with new head of planning

BURNS & McDonnell has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Neil Humphries as head of planning. Neil brings 20 years of planning and...

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...
Jon Dunwell, Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood reports highest turnover in near 100-year history

MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported the company's highest turnover in its almost 100-year history, rising 25% to £128 million in 2023. Part of the Morris...

Planning Hub tipped to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions

THE Scottish Government has announced moves to enhance the nation's planning system by utilising specialist expertise to help boost development and green energy opportunities....
Spencer Bridge operator looks at bridge from below

Spencer Bridge Engineering secures three major Scottish contracts

SPENCER Bridge Engineering, part of the Spencer Group, has secured three new projects on major bridges across Scotland. The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried...

hub South West highlights support for SMEs since pandemic outbreak

HUB South West has highlighted its support for the 'resilient' SME sector since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, the organisation said...

Senior Scottish public sector duo join construction framework provider’s board

TWO senior figures from Scottish public sector organisations have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s top table. Glasgow-based Wheatley Housing Group’s procurement and...
Paul Mitchell, Scottish Building Federation

New SBF MD sets sights on apprentice affordability and planning delays

APPRENTICESHIP affordability and planning delays have been cited by newly promoted Scottish Building Federation (SBF) MD Paul Mitchell as the two largest areas of...

Galliford comes in ahead of six month forecast

HIGHER than expected half-year profits and an improvement in net debt are among the highlights in a business update by Galliford Try plc. The group...

Highland timber products specialist appoints new sawmill manager

A Highland timber products specialist has made a senor appointment to boost the firm's sustainability credentials. Biomass supplier GMG Energy has appointed Vasile Damian as sawmill manager...
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FMB reports fall in construction enquiries among members

NEW research has revealed a 'sharp decline' in workloads, enquiries, and employment amongst small building companies in the UK. The State of Trade Survey from...
Fiona Hyslop

Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme

THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie. Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...
Patricia Moore, Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend reshapes UK leadership team as business prepares for further growth

TURNER & Townsend has announced changes to its UK leadership as the business prepares for growth. Patricia Moore becomes MD for Europe, the Middle East...
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Robertson appoints executive director to property business

NICK Harris has been appointed executive director of Robertson's property business. Born and raised near Aberdeen, he has held senior roles at major property companies,...

Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans

SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...

Caledonia Housing Association appoints procurement lead

CALEDONIA Housing Association has welcomed Samuel Zachariah as its new procurement lead. Samuel joins Caledonia from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in...
Ivan Ralph

Growing Edinburgh firm launches trainee recruitment drive

RALPH Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has announced it is on course to appoint five trainee solicitors in less than a year...
EBC managing director Dougie Bell (left) with chairman Mark Glasgow

Edinburgh Boiler Company posts record turnover of £7.2 million

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has reported a record turnover of £7.2 million following the firm's transition into the renewables sector. For the financial year...

“Strong” results mark milestone moment for engineering services firm

ENGINEERING services specialist Edwin James Group has reported turnover of circa £140 million and underlying earnings of circa £8 million in its first full set...

MGM Timber launches new St Andrews branch

SPECIALIST timber merchant MGM Timber has opened a new branch in St Andrews as the business looks to grow its brand across Scotland. Established in...