Ranger Fire and Security expands footprint with Secureshield acquisition
RANGER Fire and Security has announced the acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security and critical services company, Secureshield.
The move has been described as...
Saint-Gobain’s latest acquisition boosts off-site offering
SAINT-Gobain UK & Ireland has completed the acquisition of SIG Roofspace Solutions, a firm which specialises in panelised roofing and room-in-roof solutions for housebuilders.
SIG Roofspace Solutions...
Former Penman Engineering site for sale in Dumfries
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing for sale the former Penman Engineering site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries as either large industrial premises or a redevelopment opportunity.
The...
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...
Trade body calls for Project Bank Accounts on new housing framework
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has urged Scotland Excel to insist on the use of project bank accounts (PBAs) for...
Facade specialist invests in new technology and upgraded facilities
CUMBERNAULD-based architectural facades manufacturer MSP has announced a £250,000 investment in new technology and improved facilities.
The new acquisitions include a CNC-controlled Mayer beam saw...
Finishes and interiors trade group signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge
FIS, the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has joined other construction groups in signing the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Trust Housing awards largest ever repairs contract to Rodgers and Johnston
TRUST Housing Association has awarded a £7 million multi-trade contract for day-to-day responsive repairs, void property works and out of hours emergency works to...
Ryden strengthens industrial agency team in Scotland
RYDEN has appointed Ben Dobson as new associate for its industrial agency team in Scotland.
The commercial real estate specialist said the hiring plays a...
Chair appointed for new RICS board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Martin Samworth FRICS to chair the new RICS board.
Martin has experience in real estate and...
Expanding trade at Fife’s Banbeath Industrial Estate
HOWDENS Joinery is set to open a 'spacious' unit at Banbeath Industrial Estate in Leven as it continues its expansion.
The supplier of kitchens, bedrooms,...
Cost of refurbishment of Glasgow’s Govanhill Baths rises to £11.9m
THE refurbishment of Govanhill Baths is to receive a further £500,000 worth of funding from Glasgow City Council following project costs rising.
Difficulties linked to...
Political support grows for campaign to regulate electrical industry
Support is growing for SELECT'S campaign for recognition of electricians as a profession after four more politicians backed the plans.
Renewables investment to prompt recruitment drive at Edinburgh Boiler Company
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to double its workforce with a £2 million investment in a new renewables division.
Staff numbers will...
Balfour Beatty launches evolved sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has launched its evolved sustainability strategy, which expands the firm's sustainability focus areas to help drive meaningful impact in the communities in...
Will Rudd confirms several internal promotions in Glasgow
WILL Rudd has announced a raft of promotions to its senior team in Glasgow.
The consulting civil, structural and conservation engineering practice revealed that Gerard...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GLASGOW-based construction equipment hire giant GAP has announced that its joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has...
Wolseley set to complete Kooltech acquisition after CMA agreement in principle
WOLSELEY is set to complete the acquisition of Kooltech after an agreement in principle was reached with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The CMA...
Scotwood Interiors appoints new MD
SCOTWOOD Interiors has announced the appointment of Chris Nugent as its new MD, following Doug Kerr's retirement after 34 years at the commercial fit...
Growing Scottish traffic management firm becomes employee-owned
EAST Kilbride-headquartered Apex Traffic Management has transitioned to an employee-owned business.
All 108 employees of the growing business have become its new owners after the...
