£10m Tobermore factory brings jobs boost
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has marked completion of a new £10 million production facility, which is creating dozens of jobs.
Earlier this year, Tobermore announced...
Interserve finances hit by Glasgow energy project
INTERSERVE has reported a pre-tax loss of £33.8 million for the first six months of 2016.
The construction giant said it was exiting the energy from waste...
‘Go ahead’ says Council
THE Highland Council is to raise no objections to a consultation on proposals by MeyGen Ltd for a 86MW tidal array scheme in the...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of infrastructure investments business
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its infrastructure investments business.
He will have responsibility for the company’s £1.1 billion...
New study highlights ‘vast contribution’ of quarried construction materials in Scotland
THE 'vast' contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in a new study.
Described as the first report of its...
Scottish Water secures a global first
SCOTTISH Water has achieved a world first with a top procurement award.
As well as becoming the first company in Scotland to attain Platinum accreditation status, they are...
Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits.
The company's latest set...
Network Rail announces up to £1.3 billion contract awards for next five years
FIVE organisations will receive a share of up to £1.3 billion worth of contracts to keep Scotland’s Railway safe and reliable for the next...
Modular homes specialist marks anniversary milestone
THE Wee House Group has marked a major milestone by celebrating 10 years in business.
The modular housing specialist held a family-friendly birthday bash at...
‘Constrained’ Edinburgh office supply drives growth in prime rents
NEW research has revealed that a lack of available Grade A office accommodation in Edinburgh is driving an uplift in rents for quality space...
ONS output figures bring positive news for construction sector
THE latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) construction output figures have brought positive news for the sector, revealing a 1.1% output increase in the...
Murray Strang returns to Cushman & Wakefield as partner
REAL estate advisory firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Murray Strang as a partner in its Edinburgh capital markets team.
He will join the firm...
Shepherd appoints new partners following merger
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has named nine new partners across Scotland and added an office in Dalkeith following the firm's recent merger with Hardies Property &...
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills, due for payment in 2020, for at...
DM Hall appoints new head of architectural services
DM Hall has appointed Calum Allmond to the role of head of architectural services.
Based in Dunfermline, he will manage a three-strong team with a...
DM Hall announces ten promotions
DM Hall has announced a raft of new year promotions at both director and associate levels.
David Hyde and Wallace Kid, both of the firm's...
Tulloch MD announces plans to retire in May
TULLOCH Homes MD Sandy Grant has announced plans to retire at the end of May 2024 after 21 years with the business.
Sandy joined the...
Galbraith adds to building consultancy division with double appointment
PROPERTY firm Galbraith has strengthened its building consultancy division with two new appointments.
David Shine joins as a project manager in Inverness, with a focus...
Property firm expands executive team with key appointment
RETTIE has announced an expansion of its executive team with Alan Cumming joining the property firm in a newly created role of head of...
Materials ‘plight’ is significant threat to construction sector’s recovery
THE dual ‘plight’ of material shortages and price volatility risks negatively impacting the construction sector’s ability to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, senior sector...
