Elgin-based housebuilder enters liquidation after sales slow down ‘considerably’
ELGIN-based Morlich Homes Ltd (MHL) has entered liquidation after increased construction costs and worsening market conditions slowed sales down 'considerably'.
The independent housebuilder was incorporated...
CQIC initiative tipped to help transform Scotland’s construction industry
THE transformation of Scotland's construction industry has been ramped up with the formation of the new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).
Launched under the remit...
Research shows Edinburgh office take-up moving in ‘positive’ direction
EDINBURGH'S office market is ‘moving in a positive direction’, despite a dip in take-up during the summer, according to research from Knight Frank.
The commercial...
New faces at UKFPA
MEMBERS of the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA) gathered for their Annual General Meeting at Nairn Golf Club recently.
At the AGM, Phil Higginbotham, (James Callander...
Bracewell marks centenary year with rebrand
BRACEWELL Stirling Consulting has announced that it is to rebrand the business to be known as Bracewell.
The move comes as the architectural practice marks...
Allied Surveyors to build east coast agency presence
IAIN Mercer has been appointed by Allied Surveyors Scotland as its director of commercial agency in Edinburgh.
He joins from IME Property with a mission to...
Bid specialist “on track” for £1 million turnover in 2019
BID and tender specialist AM Bid has reported a record 57% rise in turnover for the year ended September 30 2018. This amounts to...
Thomas & Adamson nets ex-footballer as new director
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has announced the appointment of project manager Mark Humphries as a director.
Mark brings over two decades of...
Law firm becomes latest Capital Square occupant
LAW firm Eversheds LLP is taking almost 6,000 sq ft of space on the ground floor of BAM Properties’ and Federated Hermes’s Capital Square...
University of Glasgow appoints new executive director of estates
THE University of Glasgow has appointed Ian Campbell as its new executive director of estates.
Ian, who previously held the role of group property director...
FMB says UK construction output growth masks ‘serious fall’ in housing
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the latest ONS Construction data for September 2023, which showed 0.4% growth, but said it masks...
Edwin James Group in ‘good shape’ as business announces ‘record’ order book
EDWIN James Group has hailed a 'resilient' financial performance despite the pandemic-related challenges, with the business announcing a 'record' order book and plans for...
Knight Frank bolsters Scottish team with new partner
KNIGHT Frank has added to its consultancy services in Scotland with the appointment of experienced project manager David Robertson as a new partner.
David joins...
Growth in construction output welcomed, but government urged to set out skills plan
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed new figures from the ONS Construction Output data for May 2024, which revealed a 1.9% increase in...
Alarm over workloads and enquiries for master builders
44% of master builder companies have reported in the first three months of 2024 that their business is on track to make a loss...
Knight Property Group announces new non-executive director
KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Stuart Heslop as a non-executive director.
He has previously been MD of real estate finance at RBS for Scotland and...
Construction materials supplier appoints new aggregates MD
AGGREGATE Industries has appointed Andy Swinnerton as the new MD of the firm’s aggregates division.
He will join the executive committee of the construction materials...
UK construction stats reveal ‘broadly good news’ for sector
NEW analysis has revealed that a 'late rebound' in contract awards and a boost in planning approvals rounded off a 'difficult' first quarter for...
Employer National Insurance changes puts jobs and growth at risk, SNIPEF warns
THE announcement of a rise in employer national insurance from 13.8% to 15% has drawn strong criticism from the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing...
Wishaw modular housing specialist set for £2.9m expansion
MODULAR housing manufacturer Enevate Homes has announced a £2.9 million investment in its staff, plant, and equipment as it gears up for a 'significant'...
