Industry bodies call for gradual lifting of lockdown on building sites
A number of leading industry bodies have urged the Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential construction sites, within the parameters of...
Burness Paull appoints new partner in construction and projects team
COMMERCIAL law firm Burness Paull has appointed Scott Duncan as a partner in the firm’s construction and projects team.
He is described as having a...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team with land and planning manager
AS Homes (Scotland) has appointed Liz Hamilton as senior land and planning manager.
The Glasgow-based housing developer delivers affordable homes across Scotland, as well as...
Damaged sections of historic viaduct to be removed from River Spey
A tender for the removal of sections of a historic viaduct from the River Spey is set to be published in February.
Built between 1883-86,...
Taylor Wimpey secures land for next phase of Winchburgh masterplan
LAND has been acquired for the build of 101 new homes in Winchburgh, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced.
Located off Duntarvie Castle Road, the...
MKM completes acquisition of DTC Merchants
MKM Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its geographic coverage in Scotland through the acquisition of DTC Merchants Limited.
The builder’s merchant revealed that...
Glasgow property firm looks south for growth potential
A SCOTTISH property specialist is targeting growth in England and Wales following the opening of a purpose built office in Warrington.
Morris & Spottiswood chairman...
Clients urged to release retention money to ease cash flow challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has joined calls urging construction clients to release cash retention money to help supply chains during the current...
Drum Property Group takes significant role in New Ingliston Limited
DRUM Property Group has revealed it has taken an equity and management position in New Ingliston Limited, the development company led by Sir Bill...
Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects
THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in the...
COWI awarded Pre-FEED contracts for Ayre and Bowdun offshore wind projects
ENGINEERING consulting group COWI has secured a contract from Thistle Wind Partners (TWP), a joint venture involving DEME, Qair and Aspiravi, with a focus...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering set to secure £152.7m A9 dualling contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to be appointed to lead work to dual the A9 between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.
Fiona Hyslop, Scottish...
Building supply companies abandon merger
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is cancelling its Phase 2 merger investigation after Kingspan abandoned its proposed deal with Building...
Terry Healy Group acquires Edinburgh’s Custom Build Solutions
TERRY Healy Group Ltd (THG) has announced the acquisition of Custom Build Solutions Ltd (CBS), an Edinburgh-based all trades building and home improvements company.
CBS director...
Construction sector welcomes VAT cut on energy saving materials
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, for the next five years, homeowners will pay 0% VAT on energy saving materials including solar panels...
Research shows positive signs for Scotland’s commercial property market
NEW research from Lismore Real Estate Advisors has revealed encouraging signs regarding investment in Scotland's office sector in Q3 2025.
Total transaction volumes in the...
Robertson reports turnover jump as it posts annual results
ROBERTSON has seen turnover jump by a third, thanks to a number of large projects including the Macallan distillery and visitor centre in Speyside...
New homes mark “step change” in Cruden business
CRUDEN Homes West has revealed plans to build over 300 new homes in the west of Scotland over the next two years.
The plans include...
Amey to showcase jobs on offer in Scotland
AMEY is to host a series of face-to-face and virtual job fairs to share the 'varied and exciting' roles that are available on its...
Online Meet the Contractor event to discuss Perth & Kinross opportunities
HUB East Central Scotland and Perth & Kinross Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), will host a free online event on...
