Some tradespeople considering second job amidst rising costs
NEARLY a third (29%) of tradespeople are considering getting a second job in order to get by, a new UK-wide survey has revealed.
Carried out...
BAM’s FM business secures raft of new contract wins
BAM'S facilities management business has secured a number of new contract wins in the energy, housing and education sectors, including the management of eleven...
Fife housebuilder confirms 34% rise in sales
MUIR Homes has revealed the firm has achieved its most successful year of house sales in six years.
In a trading update for the 12...
SSEN Transmission to create 600 earn as you learn roles
SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of 600 earn as you learn roles between now and 2030.
The announcement was made at an event at...
Deeside Timberframe confirms new MD appointment
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced the appointment of David Crawford as its new MD to lead a five-year growth plan.
He succeeds John Wright, who has...
Trade body vows to help avoid construction disputes
ELECTRICAL trade body SELECT has added its name to the list of organisations committed to avoiding construction sector disputes.
The organisation has joined the Conflict...
Scottish projects contribute to “solid” Kier results
KIER Group has announced a “solid” set of financial results, supported by the growth of Kier Construction in Scotland and the north-east of England.
For...
Elgin-based housebuilder enters liquidation after sales slow down ‘considerably’
ELGIN-based Morlich Homes Ltd (MHL) has entered liquidation after increased construction costs and worsening market conditions slowed sales down 'considerably'.
The independent housebuilder was incorporated...
Report highlights desire for more flexible working
A new report by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has found that the workforce of the future will want to make 'informed choices' of...
SPOA and CECA team up to address issues facing Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and CECA Scotland have announced a strategic partnership which will see both organisations work together for the benefit...
CCG launches new multi-utilities business
CCG has confirmed the launch of a new multi-utilities company.
Arc-Tech MU will provide turnkey multi-utilities services in the form of gas, water and electrical installation.
Initially,...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies expands Stenhouse offering
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is increasing its stock options at the firm's Stenhouse base after 'significantly modifying' the Edinburgh...
Up to 1,660 jobs to be created as Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal signed
UP to 1,660 jobs are to be created as a result of the signing of the £148.7 million Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal, Falkirk...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
From April 2023...
Hardies appoints new associate to Glasgow quantity surveying team
HARDIES Chartered Surveyors has announced the appointment of Casey Boyne as an associate within the firm's Glasgow quantity surveying team.
With specialisms in contract management,...
COSLA pay offer accepted by union’s craft members
UNITE the union has revealed that its craft membership in local authorities have voted to accept the COSLA pay offer.
The craft agreement, which is...
Keepmoat appoints new Scottish regional MD
KEEPMOAT Homes has appointed Peter Matthews as its new regional managing director for Scotland.
He is joining the housebuilder from Taylor Wimpey, where he has...
Graham + Sibbald announces promotions
GRAHAM + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Michael Gill and Calum McKenzie to director.
Michael joined Graham + Sibbald in 2016 as a graduate...
FIS appoints chief operating officer
FINISHES and Interiors Sector (FIS) has appointed Davinder Jhamat to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
With a career built in real estate...
Ex-Navy engineer launches boiler repair business
A former Royal Navy helicopter engineer has launched a new boiler repair business in Edinburgh.
Andrew Lamond, who spent four years based at Royal Naval...
