Hail Caledonian as it takes the lead in BMI
A SCOTTISH university has cemented its position at the forefront of construction technology and research with the opening of the country’s first centre of...
Highland property developer acquires key commercial properties near Cromarty Firth Freeport
ARK Estates has announced that it has acquired Ardoy House and Culcraggie House from BT at the Teaninich Industrial Estate in Alness.
The 9,367 sq...
CR Smith reports rise in revenues
HOME improvement giant CR Smith has reported a rise in revenues for both its domestic sales and manufacturing businesses.
Turnover for CR Smith Glaziers (Dunfermline)...
Momentum growing over protection of title for electricians
THE campaign for protection of title for electricians has received the backing of the UK's largest union.
Trade body SELECT commissioned a report on the...
HLM appoints new head of hospitality, leisure and culture
HLM has appointed Patrick Arends as head of hospitality, leisure and culture at the practice.
A past winner of the RIBA West Midlands Emerging Architect of...
Fife construction accountancy consultancy marks turnover milestone
A Fife-based construction accountancy specialist is targeting further growth after posting a record turnover of £1 million.
Empowered By Cloud has recorded a 45% increase...
New report calls for more SME housebuilders in Scotland
MORE SME housebuilders are required if growth in Scotland's housing industry is to be continued.
That's the view of trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS),...
Highland Council unveils £2 billion investment plan
THE Highland Council has approved an investment plan for the next 20 years worth £2 billion.
Set to see wide ranging investment across communities in...
Two Edinburgh offices sold as investors look to ‘core-plus’ property assets
TWO Edinburgh office buildings have been sold in separate deals for a combined nearly £40 million, as investor interest in 'core-plus' assets in Scotland's...
Kier joins Buy Social Pledge
KIER has joined the Buy Social Pledge in a move which the firm said reinforces its commitment to supporting social enterprises and delivering positive...
Dundee demolition contractor switches to employee ownership model
DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model.
The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...
Edinburgh firm takes on first trainee
RALPH Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has recruited its first trainee.
Napier University law graduate Megan Kane joins on a two-year traineeship having...
Kirkcaldy shopping centre set for new lease of life
THE Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy is set for a new lease of life after being purchased for £310,000 by Evergold.
The centre was put...
Mixed views on the merits of a single construction regulator
THE head of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Scotland has welcomed the UK Government’s support for the creation of a new single...
Glasgow start-up architecture business eyes UK expansion
A Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up has announced plans to begin a UK expansion after securing 'significant' investment.
The total £400,000 raised has been described as...
Local firms invited to event showcasing East Renfrewshire contract opportunities
LOCAL contractors are being invited to a meet the buyer event which will showcase contract opportunities on council projects happening across East Renfrewshire.
It comes...
Cruden turnover breaks £200 million barrier
THE Cruden Group has announced turnover has exceeded the £200 million mark for the first time as the business recorded an eighteenth consecutive year...
Doors and windows specialist unveils new Kirkcaldy factory
CMS Window Systems has officially opened a new 8,500 sq ft factory in Kirkcaldy, which has been tipped to create a number of manufacturing jobs.
The...
Free webinar will explore future of social housing in Scotland
SCOTLAND Excel is teaming up with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to look at the future...
Scottish construction workloads fall but surveyors optimistic about future
CONSTRUCTION workloads in Scotland continued to fall through the last quarter of 2023, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction...
