Arup secures major role in boosting Scotland’s electricity transmission network
ARUP has been appointed to SSEN Transmission's power system modelling framework to support Scotland and the wider UK's energy security and clean power targets.
Over...
Tilbury Douglas appoints new chief financial officer
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Matt Gill as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO).
Having started as an auditor with Ernst & Young in London,...
Groundforce awarded first-place framework agreement by Scottish Water
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
Modular housing specialist confirms new SFHA membership
CONNECT Modular has announced its membership of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
The firm's manufacturing facility, located in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, sees modules...
Cruden Group confirms new board structure
THE Cruden Group has announced it is 'streamlining' its governance structure with new board appointments.
The move follows the integration earlier this year of its...
Numerous Scottish SMEs earn place on demolition framework
23 Scottish SMEs are in line to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to local authorities...
Scaffold business appoints new HSQE manager
JR Scaffold has appointed Ronnie Charters as HSQE manager.
He brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, and is a well-known figure...
Saint-Gobain brands to supply road materials to Scots councils
SAINT-Gobain businesses Jewson and Frazer have been appointed as suppliers of road maintenance materials to all 32 Scottish councils through the Scotland Excel Framework.
Products...
Framework provider opens dedicated Scottish office in Motherwell
NATIONAL framework provider Pagabo has opened a dedicated Scottish office in Motherwell, which will be led by experienced construction professional Peter Queen.
The organisation provides...
Caledonia Housing Association commits £75m to build 500 new homes across Scotland
CALEDONIA Housing Association has announced a £40 million spend on seven current housing projects in Scotland, from Inverness, through Tayside and within West Dunbartonshire.
A...
Lead consultant appointed on Aberdeenshire retail park build
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed as lead consultant on the construction of a new retail park on the outskirts of Banchory.
Aberdeenshire...
MSP continues campaign to highlight importance of construction skills
A Lothian MSP has visited a Compass Roofing project to learn more about roofing apprenticeships and the challenges faced by both employees and apprentices.
Sue...
Strong growth predicted despite public housing slowdown
CONSTRUCTION output has been tipped to increase 13.2% by 2017 and private housebuilding is expected to be a key driver of this growth according to the latest...
Decade-long fund for energy efficiency projects helped create over 5,100 jobs
A decade-long fund which provided commercial loans to infrastructure and energy efficiency projects has brought 'major' social, economic, and environmental benefits across the country,...
McKay named Urban Union managing director
Neil McKay (47) has been named managing director at regeneration firm Urban Union.
The company is currently delivering large-scale regeneration projects across Scotland, including housing developments at Laurieston...
WYG appoints new regional director in Scotland
WYG, part of global consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech, has appointed Ken Munro as regional director in Scotland and head of defence cost...
Council backs genuine firms as initiative launched to target bogus traders
EAST Renfrewshire Council has launched a new initiative to protect vulnerable residents from bogus traders and in turn support reputable home improvement firms.
The move...
Ashwood Scotland appoints new construction director
Ashwood Scotland has named Graeme Hadden (51) as its new construction director.
He will succeed Brian Mackay (54), who has decided to take semi-retirement at the...
Beard appoints new non-executive director
CONTRACTOR Beard has appointed Alison Cox as a non-executive director.
Alison brings more than two decades of experience from across the construction sector and is...
Green roof manufacturer urges clients to plan ahead to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues
A manufacturer of green roofs is urging construction managers to plan carefully over the coming months to avoid Brexit-related supply chain issues. Wallbarn said many of the...
