NorDan UK sets sights high after ‘record’ year

NORDAN UK has set its sights on further progress this year following “extraordinary” growth in 2018. The Livingston-based business said it achieved its most successful...
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RSK Group hails ‘strong’ financial performance as revenue rises 21%

RSK Group, a specialist in environmental and engineering solutions, has reported a 21% rise in revenue to £2.2 billion for the year ended 6...

Balfour Beatty to sell Heery for £42 million

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of CBRE Group to sell Heery International, its US professional services business. The...

Briar Homes secures £7m backing to build hundreds of new houses

BRIAR Homes is looking to develop an initial pipeline of 310 highly-efficient homes after securing an initial £7.3 million funding package from the Bank...

Senior appointments tipped to boost growth plans at Livingston business

ESH Border Construction has announced two senior appointments in Scotland as the firm targets further growth north of the border. Paul Devine has been appointed...

SRA Ventures acquires Dundee industrial estate

SRA Ventures has acquired a 2.5-acre multi-let industrial estate in Dundee, with plans to retain and refurbish two existing industrial buildings while also developing...

Fife timber specialist snaps up Cambridge Roof Truss

FIFE-headquartered Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss. The firm said the "strategic acquisition" will supplement DTE's existing product offering across...
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UK construction output set for ‘gradual recovery’ this year and next

NEW research has revealed that UK construction output is set for a 'gradual recovery' this year and next, following two challenging years that have...

CPR enters concrete sector with launch of new business

DUNBARTONSHIRE-based CPR has announced the launch of a new concrete business in a bid to secure supply for two major Scottish surfacing and civils...

Construction jobs boost after major deals concluded at Elgin Business Park

SALTIRE Business Parks has announced it has concluded a number of deals at Elgin Business Park, which will enable four developments to start in...

WSP makes senior appointment to Scottish team

WSP has appointed Jonathan Plant as development director (Scotland) for local government within its transport and infrastructure team.

East Dunbartonshire firms urged to join Trusted Trader scheme

PLUMBERS, builders, and electricians are among those being urged to sign up to the East Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader scheme. Recently launched by East Dunbartonshire Council,...

Livingston Building Services appointed to Pagabo framework

LIVINGSTON Building Services has been appointed to the Pagabo Mechanical & Electrical Solutions framework. The M&E framework is valued at £545 million over four years...

Firms urged to beware of notices served by post during lockdown

A construction law specialist has warned of the potential pitfalls of communicating through post during the current lockdown period. Ross Taylor, partner at Wright, Johnston...

Watts enjoys “perfect” start to the year

A firm of building surveyors, project managers and cost consultants is enjoying the "perfect start" to 2016 after landing a major contract with East Lothian Council. The deal...

Security specialist appoints new marketing chief

KEVIN Moreland has left Stewart Milne Homes to become head of marketing at security sector specialist Safer Security Group. The Paisley-based tech business revealed its...

Carbon management consultancy’s new associate director targets Scotland

GREEN Box Thinking has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as associate director. Mr Tucker, who has more than 20 years' experience in environmental management,...
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Construction employers urged to ‘rethink’ recruitment strategies to attract fresh talent

THE construction industry has been urged to 'rethink' how it attracts its workforce as competition for fresh talent in a challenging labour market hots...

New report reveals investor demand for green buildings is rising in Scotland

OCCUPIER demand for sustainable buildings in Scotland has risen, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is stifling the impact on net zero targets,...

Story hails record year for new homes in Scotland and Cumbria

STORY Homes has announced it has built and sold a record 474 new homes in Scotland and Cumbria in the 2022/23 financial year. From Pentland...