Research reveals grounds for ‘cautious optimism’ in construction materials markets
THE construction sector's demand for heavyside materials increased in the final months of 2024, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
From...
Timber specialist appoints new operations director of interiors
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Graeme Bell as operations director of the interiors division, in addition to his existing role as director...
Multi-million pound revamp of BT’s ‘flagship’ Glasgow office complete
BT Group has officially reopened its Glasgow office following a multi-million pound refurbishment.
The office, known as Alexander Bain House, first opened in 2001 and...
‘Final piece of the jigsaw’ secured at Aberdeen retail park
CBRE has secured an occupier for the last vacant unit at Berryden Retail Park in Aberdeen on behalf of Frasers Group.
The Food Warehouse, part...
Edinburgh takes nearly 75% of investment in Scottish hotels
EDINBURGH'S growing popularity as a tourist destination has seen it take nearly 75% of the investment made in Scottish hotels during the first three...
New appointment aids Keepmoat’s Scottish expansion plans
IAN Baird has joined Keepmoat as Partnering Solutions Consultant to coincide with the firm's Scottish housing growth plans.
Keepmoat say he will be tasked with identifying...
Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis following acquisition
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, following its acquisition by the firm in 2024.
Founded in 1935, Thomas & Adamson...
BDP relocates to Glasgow’s historic Grosvenor Building
DESIGN practice BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building in Gordon Street - a space originally designed by renowned...
Former Falkirk Town Hall and Municipal Buildings to be sold for £6.2m
FALKIRK Council has approved the sale of the former Falkirk Town Hall and Municipal Buildings for £6.2 million.
Approximately £6 million of the receipt is expected...
Groundforce appoints new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Paul Garton as its new engineering director to head up its technical team.
He has more than 20 years’...
Balfour Beatty tipped to exceed previous expectations for 2018
BALFOUR Beatty has announced group performance for the year will be above previous expectations following an additional infrastructure investments sale in December.
The news was revealed...
‘Prime’ Stirling commercial development opportunity brought to market
A commercial development site in Stirling has been brought to market for sale by CBRE, on behalf of Plean Precast Limited.
Extending to 5.93 acres,...
The Kingdom Group completes acquisition of construction training specialist
THE Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of construction-related training courses and vocational qualifications specialist Competence Matters Ltd.
The senior leadership team at Competence Matters...
BTO joins Pathways Pledge to widen access to entrepreneurship
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced it has joined the Pathways Pledge as part of its seventh cohort, supporting a network of organisations working to...
Procast awarded five-year framework agreement by Loreburn Housing Association
HAMILTON-based principal contractor, Procast Group, has announced it has been awarded a five-year framework agreement by Loreburn Housing Association.
The move is described as a...
Edinburgh practice announces double promotion
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that Ewan Hooper and Grigor Brown have been promoted to associates, in recognition of their contributions to the practice’s work...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
Morrison Construction secures £9m Pollok Stables and Sawmill contract
MORRISON Construction has been awarded the £9 million Glasgow City Council contract to take forward the next stage of the refurbishment of the A-listed...
Story Scotland celebrates 10-year anniversary
THE Scottish civil engineering division of Story Contracting is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.
Since its inception in 2014, Story Scotland has delivered over...
Groundforce appoints new UK and Ireland managing director
PAUL Donovan has been appointed Groundforce’s new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Paul was previously MD at TPA, the Vp plc temporary roadway business. There...
