Construction output decline continues, latest ONS figures show
CONSTRUCTION output has continued its recent decline in the three-month period to December 2017, the latest figures from the ONS (Office for National Statistics)...
New Edinburgh depot gives Scot JCB room to grow
SCOT JCB’s new large-scale depot in Sighthill, Edinburgh has been officially opened by JCB chairman Lord Bamford.
The 1.4-acre site – over six times the...
Investment pays off as profits and turnover rise at Mactaggart & Mickel
MACTAGGART & Mickel Group has announced a 22% rise in pre-tax profits for the year ended April 2017.
The firm announced profit before tax has...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Taylor & Martin appointed to eco-friendly Corstorphine development
PROPERTY management specialist Taylor & Martin has been appointed by Artisan Real Estate as the factor for the new Rowanbank Gardens development in Corstorphine.
The...
Scottish commercial property investment drops, but ‘cautious optimism’ remains
NEW research has revealed investment in Scottish commercial property dipped during the first six months of 2024 following uncertainty over interest rates.
Commercial property consultancy...
Morgan Sindall “confident of strong performance” following half-year results
MORGAN Sindall has announced its half-year results, with profits up over a quarter on last year’s figures. The group has said it is “confident...
Dalux targets Scottish growth with Glasgow hub
GLOBAL construction software specialist Dalux has set its sights on growth in Scotland after opening a Glasgow office earlier this year.
Headquartered in Denmark, Dalux...
Trade body launches new podcast to help builders run better businesses
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced the launch of a new podcast for builders who want to run better businesses and grow...
Tenderer shortlist unveiled for facility able to ‘double’ UK’s electricity storage
SSE Renewables has unveiled the tenderer shortlists of contractors for the civil engineering and mechanical and electrical works on its hydro storage scheme at...
CBRE appoints senior sustainability consultant in Scotland
CBRE has strengthened its ESG offering in Scotland with the appointment of chartered surveyor Laura Jones as a senior sustainability consultant.
Laura will be based...
Bancon Homes appoints technical and planning director
BANCON Homes has promoted Andy Stewart to the role of technical and planning director.
A qualified architect and certified Passivhaus designer, Andy brings experience in...
Scotland heading for ‘housing catastrophe’
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed Scotland is heading for a 'housing catastrophe' following the latest housing statistics which show continued declines...
Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool is helping businesses plan ahead
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has welcomed the 'continuing commitment' from public sector bodies to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-use online platform was...
HS2 project managing director appointed
BALFOUR Beatty VINCI has appointed Michael Dyke as managing director to lead its landmark HS2 joint venture.
He will be tasked with providing strategic leadership...
Timber frame manufacturer agrees partnership with L&Q
STEWART Milne Timber Systems has agreed a deal to deliver timber frame for more than 1,500 homes for housing association L&Q. The company will...
Cushman & Wakefield makes senior Scottish appointment
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Colin Clement as its new head of project and development services in Scotland.
He joins from Currie...
Springfield Timber Kit Systems agrees £1m deal with Campion Homes
SPRINGFIELD Timber Kit Systems has agreed a £1 million deal with Campion Homes for the supply of timber frames.
The contract will see the production...
Livingston electrical and mechanical business makes double board appointment
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney (Electrical) Limited (JHE) has announced a strengthening of its senior management team as the firm prepares for its next stage of...
Concrete volumes hit 62-year low as confidence challenges persist
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) have revealed that concrete volumes hit a 62-year low in the second quarter of 2025.
The data,...
