‘External events’ continue to hinder UK construction activity

NEW research has revealed a 7% fall in underlying construction project-starts compared with the previous year. The findings were revealed by Glenigan in its December...
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Perform Panel publishes EPDs for wet wall laminated range

PANEL manufacturer Perform Panel, part of the Donaldson Group, has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full range of wet...

Former bank building in East Kilbride brought to the market

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing to the market a prominent traditional former bank with modern office extension in East Kilbride's village. The property is situated...

NorDan UK sets sights high after ‘record’ year

NORDAN UK has set its sights on further progress this year following “extraordinary” growth in 2018. The Livingston-based business said it achieved its most successful...

Unbranded Finance completes £2.5m Glasgow bridging loan

UNBRANDED Finance has completed a £2.5 million bridging loan on behalf of Courie Investments Limited, secured against a Glasgow City Centre office building with...
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Cala Group appoints new chief executive officer

CALA Group has appointed housebuilding stalwart Tom Nicholson as its new CEO, succeeding Kevin Whitaker who has held the role since 2018. Tom has over...

Russell Roof Tiles boosts efficiency with £1m investment

RUSSELL Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade. The latest move to improve efficiencies at its 11-acre Lochmaben site follows...

Plastic Surgeon extends repairs deal with national housebuilder

AVANT Homes has renewed a nationally exclusive contract with specialist finishing and repair firm Plastic Surgeon. Plastic Surgeon's initial agreement, which was signed last year,...

DM Hall confirms new St Andrews base

DM Hall has relocated its base in north east Fife from Cupar to St Andrews. The move to Slotline House in Largo Road was triggered by...
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New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre opens in Irvine

A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies is opening in North Ayrshire. The Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) is part...
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Savills confirms raft of promotions in Scotland

REAL estate advisor Savills has announced 15 promotions across its Scottish business. Four people move up to director level, two become associate directors, eight take...

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...

Paisley contractor strengthens senior team with new development director

SANDRA Lindsay has been appointed development director at Paisley-headquartered contractor, The JR Group. Formerly head of development at social housing provider Wheatley, Sandra joins The...

Housebuilder granted approval for more Countesswells homes

STEWART Milne Homes is to build 121 more properties at Aberdeen's Countesswells after planning permission was approved for a range of two, three and...
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New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways

A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce. Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...

Funding agreement aims to deliver high value manufacturing to Clyde Gateway

SCOTTISH Enterprise and Clyde Gateway have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at leveraging up to £16 million of support towards a planned...

New appointment for Robertson Property team

UK infrastructure company Robertson Property has added a new member to its North of England team. Dan White has been appointed as development director; a...

Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy

SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts. Chris has been at the heart of...

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...

First National Robotarium CEO appointed

STEWART Miller has been appointed as the first CEO of the National Robotarium, which has been tipped to 'catalyse' innovation and talent development in...