Real estate advisor targets growth in Scotland with two senior hires
Avison Young is targeting growth in Scotland after announcing two senior appointments to its building consultancy and land and development teams.
Stewart Taylor joins as...
Multi-million pound Edinburgh deal ‘defies concerns’ about retail sector
THREE prominent retail and office buildings on Edinburgh’s George Street have been sold in a multi-million pound deal.
Broadlands Properties has acquired 86, 88, and...
Construction firms urged to act over tax savings
Construction firms set to invest in business growth could save thousands of pounds by doing so before the end of the year, asset finance...
CITB confirms revised Consensus start date
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...
Trade body’s digital annual report highlights response to Covid crisis
TRADE body SELECT has released its first ever digital annual report, outlining how the organisation has dealt with one of the most challenging years...
New products book
THE Construction Products Association has launched its latest publication, Construction Products Innovation and Achievement, which highlights some of the most innovative products and processes...
Stronger together: sector must embrace teamwork
A number of leading members of Scotland’s Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) have told Project Scotland about the power of collaboration as the industry...
Opportunities predicted in liquid Scottish investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has released its review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2022 alongside predictions for 2023.
Simon Cusiter,...
Bell Group appointed to multi-million pound investment programme in Scotland
SOCIAL enterprise Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes...
“Significant” Scottish contribution aids GRAHAM performance
GRAHAM has announced a 36% rise in turnover to £767.5 million for the 2017/18 financial year.
The construction, facilities management and project investment group also reported...
Stephen Slessor appointed chair at British Water
SUPPLY chain membership organisation British Water has appointed RSE chief executive Stephen Slessor as its new chair. He succeeds Dr Mark Fletcher, director and global...
Plans approved for £25m industrial development beside Glasgow Airport
CANMOOR has secured planning consent from Renfrewshire Council to develop 300,000 sq ft of new speculative space on a 13-acre site at Westway near...
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...
Aberdeen industrial site fully occupied following extensive refurbishment
A terrace of refurbished industrial units near Aberdeen Airport at Woodlands Road is now fully occupied.
The landmark comes just 15 months on from the...
Commercial property sector shows resilience despite political uncertainty
NEW figures suggest the Scottish commercial property sector remains steady despite the political uncertainty gripping the nation.
Analysis from Knight Frank into the first six...
Scottish Government proposes new tax aimed at boosting use of recycled materials
DETAILS of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries has been published.
The proposals form...
Energy Training Academy adds to senior management team
AN education centre looking to 'disrupt' Scotland's energy sector has appointed former Bauer Media sales chief Jak Carlin to its board.
Mr Carlin brings a...
Bellendaine and Caledonia Contracts merge to create £8m UK fit-out specialist
BELLENDAINE and Caledonia Contracts have announced a merger that will create an £8 million turnover fit-out and refurbishment contractor operating across the UK.
The merged...
DM Hall launches in-house drone surveying service
DM Hall has announced it is rolling out an in-house drone surveying service across its nationwide building surveying teams.
The firm has been running a...
Specialist electrical engineers open new Glasgow office
ELECTRICAL Specialist Solutions (ESS), a business founded in 2020 and operated by two experienced Scottish electrical engineers, has opened its first office in Glasgow...
