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The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...

THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan. The move marks...

Aberdeen sees strongest first half for commercial property investment since 2018

ABERDEEN witnessed its highest level of commercial property investment in the first half of this year since 2018, according to new figures from Knight...

Optimism for UK construction activity levels despite materials and labour shortages

NEW research has revealed positive news for the UK construction industry over the next year, with 'strong' levels of activity expected despite concerns around...

Business leaders call for review of Inner Moray Firth proposed local development plan

BUSINESS leaders from across the Highlands have called for the Highland Council to take a fresh look at the Inner Moray Firth proposed local...
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UK construction output set for ‘gradual recovery’ this year and next

NEW research has revealed that UK construction output is set for a 'gradual recovery' this year and next, following two challenging years that have...

‘Booming’ Glasgow rental market driving strong returns for landlords

GLASGOW's rental market is the strongest it's been in up to 10 years, according to Rosevale Letting. Riccardo Giovanacci, founder of the Glasgow letting agency,...

Paisley contractor appointed to £346m building improvement framework

Fusion21 has appointed Clark Contracts to its £346 million building improvements framework. The Paisley-based company has been appointed to lot 9 of the framework for...
Representatives from SSEN Transmission and BAM gather for the signing of the Early Contractor Involvement agreement for EGL3, signed by SSEN Transmission’s Director of Offshore Delivery Sandy Mactaggart, and Adrian Collins, Director at BAM UK & Ireland.

BAM secures civil engineering contract on UK’s biggest electricity transmission project

BAM is to deliver the first phase of civil engineering works for the northern converter station on the proposed £3 billion Eastern Green Link...

Cost increases contribute to ‘record’ high contract awards in 2022

NEW data released by Barbour ABI has pointed to some areas of positivity for the UK construction sector, including record high contract awards in...
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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...

New app aims to help construction firms achieve sales goals

A specialist training company is to launch a new business development app in a bid to help construction firms achieve their sales goal. The move...

Specialist contractors invited to help RSLs meet safety standards

FIRE safety and building compliance contractors across Scotland are being invited to help registered social landlords (RSL) meet new higher standards in the wake of...
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Barrhead Retail Park achieves full occupancy with two new national brands

BARRHEAD Retail Park has achieved full occupancy following the addition of two national brands. LSPIM Dev Co, acting on behalf of private equity investors, agreed...

Trade body pledges support to Scotland’s CQIC Charter

TRADE body SELECT has pledged its support to the Scottish Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) Charter, which seeks to promote good practice in the...

31 suppliers named in multi-million pound engineering and technical consultancy framework

31 suppliers have been included in a multi-million pound engineering and technical framework for Scotland. Scotland Excel’s third generation engineering and technical consultancy framework is...
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Scottish construction leaders to highlight collaboration as key to net zero goals

THE message of the next Sustainabuild Breakfast Club in Edinburgh will be that the challenge of net zero demands 'wholehearted collaboration' right across the...

Edinburgh site sold in £49m deal

A three-acre site in Edinburgh has been sold for £49.1 million, its developer has announced. Edinburgh Haymarket Developments Ltd (EHDL), a joint venture between Tiger...
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Early engagement on power connections ‘absolutely critical’ on Scottish projects

TURNER & Townsend is advising clients to focus on navigating the impacts of a lengthening ‘connection queue’, as infrastructure and commercial demand drives electricity...

Bid and tender specialist strengthens senior team

AM Bid has appointed Philip Thomson (53) as bid director. He becomes the first company director appointed to the business since MD David Gray in...
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New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects

NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed. The findings come...