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SSG Group expands portfolio with acquisition of heavy lifting specialist

STERLING Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has completed the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa. The six-figure deal marks the fifth acquisition completed by SSR...

Glasgow company partners with America’s second largest utility firm

GLASGOW-based arbnco has partnered with US energy firm Southern Company to deploy its energy optimisation suite. The move will aid the American firm in helping...

Build of proposed Larbert data centre would create over 5,000 construction jobs

THE build of a proposed major new data centre in Larbert would create over 5,000 construction jobs, developers have revealed. Apatura is behind the plans...
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James Donaldson Insulation appointments new business manager

UDDINGSTON-based James Donaldson Insulation (JDI) has announced the appointment of Laura Borland as business manager. Laura has over 25 years' experience in the construction sector...
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Tower blocks set for £6.8m makeover

LOVELL is to deliver a £6.8 million high-rise improvement programme for Aberdeen City Council. The scheme will transform four high-rise blocks of flats in the...

BESA’s annual conference moves to online platform

THE annual BESA national conference and exhibition is switching to an online format this year on November 4 and 5. The association said the decision...
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Knight Frank strengthens Scottish project management division

KNIGHT Frank has expanded its project management team in Scotland with the appointment of Abbie Brown. Abbie joins the commercial property consultancy as a project...

‘Booming’ Glasgow rental market driving strong returns for landlords

GLASGOW's rental market is the strongest it's been in up to 10 years, according to Rosevale Letting. Riccardo Giovanacci, founder of the Glasgow letting agency,...

RSK makes senior appointment to boost rail sector growth

ADRIAN Calder has been appointed business development director for the rail sector at RSK Group. The environmental, engineering and technical services business said rail is a...
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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...

Glasgow housebuilder launches private homes arm with £20m development

GLASGOW housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has launched a new private homes arm, as planning permission is granted for its first development. The new subsidiary company...

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland confirms two senior appointments

TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has made two senior appointments to its board of directors. Philip Cooper takes over the reins as land and planning director,...
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Balfour Beatty backs inclusive darts group in Moray

BALFOUR Beatty has backed a Moray darts group which supports neurodiverse adults and individuals with learning disabilities. Inspiring Darts, based at the Seaforth Club in...

‘Unique’ residential development plot marketed in North Berwick

ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has announced it has been appointed to sell the former Heugh Reservoir in North Berwick. Offers over £450,000 are being sought for...
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SPA provides details of major framework for upgrading public buildings across Scotland

SCOTLAND’S public sector is set for a £1 billion uplift, unlocking opportunities for businesses to upgrade vital public buildings and infrastructure. Firms are being urged...

Rising sales brings encouragement for Scottish housing market

THE Scottish housing market has enjoyed an encouraging start to 2020, with sales picking up in the first weeks of the year according to...

Firm doubles operational footprint with new Aberdeen base

OCEANSCAN has relocated to a new facility in Dyce after more than 35 years at its previous base in Bridge of Don. The firm, which...
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MPA urges support to protect sector from impact of events in the Middle East

THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out key priorities it claims will help to protect the industry and wider economy from the impact...

Building supply companies abandon merger

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is cancelling its Phase 2 merger investigation after Kingspan abandoned its proposed deal with Building...

Scotia Homes completes acquisition of Caledonia Homes

SCOTIA Homes has completed the acquisition of timber kit manufacturer Caledonia Homes for an undisclosed sum. Ellon-based Caledonia has been fully owned by Stuart...