Housebuilder adds new sales and marketing director

BANCON Homes has appointed a new sales and marketing director.  Joanne (Jo) Skinner has joined the Aberdeenshire housebuilder from Barratt Homes, where she held the post of sales...

Negotiations underway on sale of ex-Glasgow care home to housing association

GLASGOW City Council has approved in principle the recommencement of negotiations on the off-market disposal of the former Davislea care home in Drumoyne to...

Cruden Building appointed to housing framework

CRUDEN Building has been appointed to Thenue Housing Association’s Housing Framework. The firm said the four-year agreement will see 'hundreds' of new houses being built...

TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal

TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal. The deal has been described...

Research shows ‘significant’ increase in UK construction activity

ALL construction sectors in the UK showed signs of increased activity in July, according to the latest research from industry analyst Barbour ABI. The total...

Cruden to focus on development-led affordable housing opportunities

THE Cruden Group has announced that, following a strategic review, it will focus on development-led affordable housing opportunities and reduce reliance on competitive project...

Stewart Milne Group makes double non-executive director appointment

STEWART Milne Group has appointed Clive Fenton and Martyn Everett as non-executive directors following the retirement of Tim Redburn and Hugh Mackay. Clive Fenton has experience...

Director appointed at Donaldson Door Systems

DONALDSON Door Systems (DDS) has announced the appointment of Billy Cameron as director of the business. He will join the board of the joinery manufacturer...
Michael Martin, Nic Mayall and David Jones

Growing property factoring specialist brings in senior associate

TAYLOR & Martin has announced a senior appointment as the business experiences growing demand for its 'service-driven approach' to property factoring across Scotland. Nic Mayall,...

Glass and aluminium specialist races ahead with anniversary celebrations

CUMBERNAULD glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has celebrated the firm’s 10th anniversary with a day at the races. 18 employees and closely-related sub-contractors joined...

Argyll innovator to bring sustainable bulk builders’ bag to global market

A project is nearing completion in Argyll to bring a new alternative to the single-use polypropylene bulk builders’ bag to global markets. The project has...

Upcoming event to highlight opportunities on Paisley school build

MORRISON Construction is to share details of subcontracting opportunities on its build of Paisley Grammar School Community Campus at an upcoming Renfrewshire Council event. The...
Jamie Drummond

Finance specialist ramps up Scottish expansion with new lending director

PLUTO Finance, a provider of private credit for UK property developers, has expanded into Scotland with the appointment of Jamie Drummond as lending director...
Chris Smith

Aggreko appoints new head of temperature control

ENERGY solutions specialist Aggreko has appointed Chris Smith as head of temperature control for the UK and Ireland. With over 22 years of experience at...

Veitchi Group reports “another steady year of growth”

CONSTRUCTION subcontractor Veitchi Group has reported “another steady year of growth” with a 10% rise in profits. The Cambuslang-headquartered firm revealed its financial results following...
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Scottish construction activity outlook ‘positive’ but shortages and costs challenges remain

NEW research has highlighted the impact of skills shortages and material costs on Scottish construction activity despite rising workloads. The Q1 2022 RICS UK Construction...
Wes Hague

Vivalda Scotland concludes deal to distribute ‘market-leading’ brands

SCOTTISH facade specialist Vivalda has concluded a deal with brands Wraptite and Secolite to distribute their breather membranes and cement boards, respectively. By combining vapour...
Ed Anthony, Ecological Building Systems

Natural building products specialist appoints technical specification advisor

ECOLOGICAL Building Systems, a supplier of natural building products, has announced the appointment of Scotland-based Edward (Ed) Anthony as technical specification advisor. Ed brings over...

Investor demand for commercial property in Scotland declines

OCCUPIER demand in Scotland's commercial property market remained 'flat' through Q3 2023, new research has revealed. The findings were highlighted in the latest Royal Institution...

Construction complete on two new Rutherglen office pavilions

WORK has been completed on two new office pavilions at Clyde Gateway’s Rutherglen Links Business Park. Two and Three Rutherglen Links, designed by Keppie and...