Scottish firms benefited from over £2.5 billion in Covid-19 loans
CONSTRUCTION and retail are the two sectors in Scotland to have benefited most from over £2.5 billion in Coronavirus business interruption loans, the UK...
Over 500 construction jobs to be created following £27m funding boost for projects
MORE than 500 construction jobs are set to be created as a result of regeneration projects in disadvantaged and rural communities across Scotland receiving...
Acquisition puts LC Energy in prime position
LC ENERGY, one of the UK’s leading specialists in sustainable wood fuel supply, is set to expand further with the recent acquisition of Ecolyf.
Following...
New fit-out and refurbishment business launched in Glasgow
MICHAEL Harrison and Gary Scott have launched Bellendaine, a new fit-out and refurbishment company based in Glasgow.
With a combined experience of over 30 years,...
Refurbished building sale highlights confidence in Edinburgh’s office investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced the sale of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park on behalf of Knight Property Group for an undisclosed...
Fifteen contractors appointed to £500m public sector framework in Scotland
FIFTEEN contractors have secured places on a £500 million framework to deliver new build, infrastructure and refurbishment works for Scotland's public sector.
The Public Buildings...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD of UK Highways business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Joanna Vezey as MD of its UK Highways business.
Joanna, who will join the group in December, has over 25 years’...
Haymarket Edinburgh development secures landmark pre-let agreement
M&G Real Estate and its property developer partner Qmile Group have secured a 280,000 sq ft pre-let at the £350 million Haymarket Edinburgh development.
Investment...
Site accommodation specialist invests heavily in Scottish operations
SITE accommodation specialist Portakabin has opened the doors to its expanded Cambuslang base following a £1.75 million investment to create a purpose-built refurbishment and...
Water Jetting Association confirms ‘simplified’ membership structure
THE Water Jetting Association (WJA) has simplified its membership structure to support a growth plan for 2026.
The WJA represents contractors, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, hire...
Energy Training Academy strengthens board with non-executive marketing director
THE Energy Training Academy has announced the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director.
As MD of regenerative marketing firm Zebra Growth, Fitzpatrick has...
Scotland 5G Centre makes three key appointments
THE Scotland 5G Centre has announced the appointment of three new business engagement managers to its S5GConnect team.
S5GConnect is the centre's 'core programme' deploying...
Scottish developer becomes Living Wage accredited employer
DEVELOPER Whiteburn has announced it has become an accredited Living Wage employer.
The firm has made a commitment that everyone working at Whiteburn and on...
Housing association secures £10m credit facility
KINGDOM Housing Association has confirmed it has agreed a revolving credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank during the Covid-19 period after an open tender...
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...
Tradespeople increasingly offering payment plans amid cost of living crisis
A quarter of tradespeople are now offering customers the opportunity to pay for work in instalments amid the cost of living crisis, new research...
CBRE launches new ‘turnkey’ solution service for clients
CBRE has announced details of a new service offering for clients, with the first project in the UK currently being delivered by the real...
Clark Contracts appointed to £300m property maintenance and refurbishment framework
CLARK Contracts has been appointed to Scotland Excel's £300 million property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
The contractor has been appointed to the multi-trade lot of...
Graham + Sibbald appoints two new associates
GRAHAM + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Alistair Nicol (Edinburgh) and James Devine (Glasgow) to the role of associate.
Alistair is a chartered building...
‘Cautious optimism’ for Aberdeen market after positive 2022
THE recovery of the energy sector helped office take-up in Aberdeen increase by 96% last year, new research has revealed.
Knight Frank said office take-up...
