Contract wins help expand ENGIE’s presence in Renfrewshire
ENGIE has announced it has won "multiple" contracts across Renfrewshire, which will see homes, schools and public buildings benefit from refurbishment and maintenance works.
The...
Civic projects sought
THE search is on to find Scotland’s best new civic project and civic champion for 2013. The Scottish Civic Trust My Place Award will...
Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
Women in Property announces new national chair
WOMEN in Property (WiP) has announced that Jennifer Winyard, from Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, will become its next national chair.
Jennifer, who is senior strategic...
Linear Group on course for £85 million turnover this year
CONTRACTING and fit-out specialist Linear Group has announced that turnover grew to £73 million in 2021 as the business increased its workforce to 151...
Clyde Gateway names new executive director for regeneration
CLYDE Gateway has appointed Martin Joyce as executive director for regeneration with a remit to help boost investment into the east end of Glasgow...
Balfour Beatty “transformation” gathers pace
Balfour Beatty has announced a return to profit following two years of losses. The contractor posted an underlying pre-tax profit of £60 million for 2016,...
Expert warns construction industry on costly ransomware attacks
By Connor O'Neill, CEO and co-founder of OnSecurity
Just last week, an annual report released by tech giant Microsoft found that the number of ransomware...
Video game to help construction stakeholders understand new weather-based insurance policies
A new video game is being developed to help construction stakeholders understand new weather-based insurance policies.
With new 'smart policies' in the insurance market that...
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff make new senior appointments
Engineering consultancy firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has made two new appointments to its senior building services team in Scotland.
Scott Baird, formally of Buro...
STV moves into Edinburgh’s refurbished Orchard Brae House
STV has become the latest occupier to secure space at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, a year on from its refurbishment.
The media company will take...
CCG records rise in profit and turnover
CCG has reported an increase in both turnover and pre-tax profits in its latest financial figures.
Turnover is up to more than £168 million – a...
McConnell strengthens senior team with new appointments
MCCONNELL has announced it has strengthened its leadership team on the back of 'stronger than forecasted' growth, recent major framework successes and a 'burgeoning'...
John Heaney Electrical steps up sustainability drive with first electric van
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has taken delivery of its first electric van as it steps up its focus on sustainability.
The firm, which provides...
Montagu Evans appoints new partner in Edinburgh
BRYCE Stewart has been appointed as a partner at planning and development consultancy Montagu Evans' Edinburgh office.
Described as a specialist in the industrial sector,...
New rent cap proposed for Scotland
NEW proposals could see rent increases in Scotland limited to the consumer price index (CPI) plus 1% - up to a maximum increase of...
Aurora Energy Services acquires Caithness lifting and inspection specialist
AURORA Energy Services has completed the acquisition of lifting and inspection firm Northern Marine Services (NMS).
NMS is a provider of non-conventional lifting, inspection, logistics...
Larger premises gives Ralph Sayer room to grow
EDINBURGH-based solicitors and estate agents Ralph Sayer has relocated to larger premises in the city as the firm prepares to welcome a dozen new...
CMA warns ‘ignorance is no excuse’ regarding competition rules
THE UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned construction business leaders that 'ignorance is no excuse' in regard to competition rules.
It comes following...
The JR Group charity gala raises £170,000 for Reverse Rett
THE JR Group marked its 30th anniversary in style with around 700 guests gathering for the firm's A December to Remember Charity Gala.
Hosted at...
