Report highlights ‘encouraging’ progress in advanced modern methods of construction
A new report has revealed 'encouraging' results for advanced modern methods of construction (MMC).
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the consortium...
Turnover and profit rise for Mactaggart & Mickel
MACTAGGART & Mickel Group has reported an 11% rise in both turnover and pre-tax profit.
The results for the year to 30 April 2018 represent...
Electrical Engineering Training Foundation appoints new chair and board member
THE Electrical Engineering Training Foundation (EETF) has appointed a new chair and board member.
The EETF will now be led by Gordon McArthur, managing director...
Trade association welcomes second consultation on regulation of electrical sector
CONSTRUCTION trade association SELECT has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to launch a second consultation on regulation of the electrical industry.
The consultation, lodged by...
‘Landmark’ acquisition of Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks complete
MANCHESTER-based AM Sci Tech – a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings – has completed the acquisition of what has been described as 'one of the...
Blueprint Recruitment strengthens construction and civil engineering team
BLUEPRINT Recruitment has appointed Dave Dudgeon as principle consultant of its construction and civil engineering business.
He will bring 30 years of leadership experience and...
Crime novelist aiming to start new chapter at Metrotile UK
AREA sales manager Rod Glen has joined lightweight steel roofing firm Metrotile UK, with the aim of helping to continue the firm’s 30 per...
Online audience hears latest commentary on construction sector’s emergence from lockdown
HUB South West has hosted a second online event based around the construction sector coming out of lockdown.
Participants from companies in construction and related...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
CQM delivery takes on increasingly vital role
JOHN Kilbane, a senior associate at Thomson Gray Construction Consultants, has revealed that construction quality management (CQM) is becoming increasingly important within the sector,...
Tillicoultry Quarries director announces retirement
TILLICOULTRY Quarries director Joe Hadnum has retired after 28 years with the business and over five decades in the quarrying sector.
The firm said Joe's...
Donaldson Group welcomes plans to increase timber use in construction
THE Donaldson Group has welcomed the UK Government’s Timber Construction Policy Roadmap, outlining its plans to increase timber use in construction.
Andrew Donaldson, Donaldson Group...
Brady appointed new Hadden managing director
STEVEN Brady has been named managing director at Hadden Construction.
The former BAM Construction pre-construction director joined the Perthshire-headquartered contractor and developer in early September and...
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...
Almost 11,300 vans stolen in the UK last year
A total of 11,273 vans worth an estimated £200 million were reported stolen across the UK in 2024, new research by Direct Line has...
Ideal Heating expands with new Scottish training facility
IDEAL Heating has unveiled a dedicated training facility in Dalkeith as the business looks to expand support to installers.
The facility is located within The...
Soben appoints construction sector ‘titan’ as new strategic advisor
SOBEN has announced the appointment of former global COO of Turner & Townsend, Tom Harrison, as its new strategic advisor.
Mr Harrison spent 43 years...
Eden Homes eyes build of 150 properties between now and 2026
EDEN Homes has announced that it is set to build over 150 new properties across Scotland's west central belt with a gross development value...
Lanarkshire painting and decorating firm on track to achieve £1m turnover
LANARKSHIRE-based painting and decorating business, Cali Decor, has revealed it is on track to record sales of £1 million in the calendar year to...
Bracewell marks centenary year with rebrand
BRACEWELL Stirling Consulting has announced that it is to rebrand the business to be known as Bracewell.
The move comes as the architectural practice marks...
