Ultra Sites are raising the bar within construction sector
Project Scotland editor Gary Moug recently met with Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) chief executive Edward Hardy to discuss the organisation’s Ultra Sites concept, which...
Gilson Gray expands into the Borders with Galashiels appointment
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders after appointing Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels.
Sharon brings over...
Impact of housing shortage on Highland businesses to be determined
THE Highland Council has called on all businesses to take part in a wide-scale survey on housing shortages and its impact on the region's...
CityFibre appoints new lead to spearhead £100m investment in Edinburgh
CITYFIBRE has appointed a new lead for its £100 million investment in supporting Edinburgh's smart city ambitions.
Paul Wakefield will spearhead the project to bring...
Allied strengthens Edinburgh team with commercial valuation surveyor
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Laura Bell McMillan as a commercial valuation surveyor in its Edinburgh office.
She has relocated from the Aberdeen office, where...
Port of Nigg set for £30m investment as north-east firms unite under new brand
PLANS for over £30 million of investment at Port of Nigg have been unveiled as three north-east businesses unite under the newly launched brand...
Burns & McDonnell to deliver Aberdeenshire substation infrastructure
BURNS & McDonnell has been selected as a preferred bidder by SSEN Transmission to deliver onshore transmission infrastructure across Scotland.
SSEN Transmission's £10 billion framework...
Industrials and retail warehousing ‘driving investment’ in Scottish commercial property
NEW research has revealed that industrial property and retail warehousing are driving investment in Scottish commercial property after overtaking offices in annual volumes for...
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...
‘Mission critical’ Morgan Stanley Glasgow premises up for sale
GLASGOW'S 122 Waterloo Street has been put up for sale in what could be one of the biggest deals in the city’s office market...
Glasgow-based business agrees deal for Jex Engineering
GLASGOW-headquartered Edwin James Group has rescued 70 jobs after buying Jex Engineering out of administration.
Chris Petts and Sarah O’Toole of Grant Thornton UK LLP were...
Pick Everard flying high with aviation move
INDEPENDENT management, design and construction consultancy Pick Everard, which has a base in Glasgow, is set to expand into the aviation sector following its appointment...
BTR specialist secures new HSBC funding
DANDARA Living has secured a £60 million Green Revolving Credit Facility from HSBC UK.
The developer will use the funding to finance its existing pipeline...
‘Rare’ six-acre Glasgow industrial site marketed for sale
COLLIERS’ industrial & logistics team has been instructed to bring a six-acre Glasgow industrial facility for sale.
65 Craigton Road, Govan, boasts 65,489 sq ft...
Moray sees ‘growing number’ of tradespeople join Trusted Trader scheme
A 'growing number' of tradespeople are signing up to Moray Council's Trusted Trader scheme, the local authority has said.
The initiative looks to help protect...
Jayne MacLennan appointed new chair at hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Jayne MacLennan as its new chair, succeeding John Brown who resigned to focus on his charitable commitments.
Jayne brings...
Profit Track accolade for Esh
ESH Group,which includes Livingston-based Esh Border Construction, has been placed 54 in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100.
The list ranks the UK’s private companies with...
Research shows UK construction contract awards fell 23% in September
NEW research has found the UK construction industry continued to struggle in September, with spending down 23% and planning approvals dipping by 13%.
The figures...
Investors opt for quality over quantity in Scottish commercial property
INVESTORS in Scottish commercial property are increasingly focussing their interests on high-quality, well-located assets, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.
The firm said this...
Livingston contractor marks 50 years in business
LIVINGSTON-based Maxi Construction is celebrating 50 years in business today (May 18).
The firm was founded by Arthur Hopkinson, a chartered civil engineer, in 1971....
