Local government data resource availability tipped to benefit Scottish construction industry
THE Improvement Service (IS) has launched open access to the Spatial Hub, a local government data resource covering Scotland and containing information valuable to...
Forestry and Land Scotland seeking contractors for building maintenance
FORESTRY and Land Scotland has announced it is seeking feedback from contractors to provide maintenance and improvements across its range of buildings.
The survey will...
New chair appointed at Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group
RON Fraser has been appointed as the new chair of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group (CSILG). He will succeed Ken Gillespie from November 1.
He...
Scottish construction workloads fall but surveyors optimistic about future
CONSTRUCTION workloads in Scotland continued to fall through the last quarter of 2023, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction...
Pacific Building unveils new brand identity to amplify ‘dynamic’ profile
PACIFIC Building has announced the launch of a new brand identity and completely updated website.
The new look marks a development of the original Pacific...
DM Hall announces raft of senior promotions
DM Hall has announced a number of strategic promotions across its business.
The firm said the announcement of so many promotions simultaneously speaks to the...
Graham + Sibbald appoints new associate
CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has promoted Mary Leitch to the role of associate.
Mary has over 13 years' valuation experience, qualifying...
Robertson Facilities Management to deliver five-year galleries contract
ROBERTSON Facilities Management (RFM) has secured a £5 million contract over five years to deliver hard facilities management services for the National Galleries of...
Asda announces £50m project to upgrade larger stores
ADDA has announced the launch of a £50 million store upgrade programme aimed at improving the shopping experience of customers in its larger stores.
The...
Development site in Loch Lomond and Trossachs planning area goes to market
DM Hall is marketing the opportunity to acquire a redundant traditional Coldrach Steadings in Drymen with planning consent for seven residential units and three...
Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.
Major challenges...
Technical director appointed at Donaldson Timber Engineering
OLI James has been promoted to the role of technical director at Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).
He joined DTE in 2011 as general manager for...
CMA raises ‘concerns’ over Breedon and Cemex deal
THE Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced it has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets 'raises competition concerns' in the supply of...
Keepmoat appoints new CEO
KEEPMOAT has promoted divisional chairman Ian Hoad to the role of CEO, succeeding Tim Beale who has stepped down following eight years with the...
Argyll innovator to bring sustainable bulk builders’ bag to global market
A project is nearing completion in Argyll to bring a new alternative to the single-use polypropylene bulk builders’ bag to global markets.
The project has...
BRUSH Group acquires majority stake in Aviemore-based engineering contractor
BRUSH Group has acquired a majority stake in Scottish infrastructure and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Group in a multi-million pound deal.
The move sees Aviemore-based...
Scottish plant owners seek answers over reopening of sites
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Scottish Government seeking answers to why the construction industry north of the border is...
First plot sold at Ravenscraig employment land
PLANS to create a new employment hub at Ravenscraig are underway with confirmation of the sale of the first plot of employment land at...
Riddell PM founder hands over reins to his sons
DUNFERMLINE-based construction business, Riddell PM, has announced it is transitioning to its next chapter as company directors Dave and Doreen Riddell step down from...
Construction businesses urged to prepare for VAT changes
Construction businesses have been warned that failure to prepare for upcoming VAT changes could result in a range of financial difficulties.
