Scotland’s construction pipeline tool sees increased engagement and support
THE number of projects being submitted by Scotland’s public bodies to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool has continued to grow.
50 public bodies are now...
Core vision and values leave Emtec well placed for growth
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EMTEC Building Services are pleased to report a number of significant changes and developments within their Scottish Region as they continue to strive to...
Industry body urges Scottish Government to reopen First Home Fund
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to reopen the First Home Fund to help meet consumer demand.
The organisation said the...
Story Contracting lands £5.5m Invercoe Bridge project
STORY Contracting has been awarded a £5.5 million contract by The Highland Council to replace the existing Invercoe Bridge.
Work will begin in December to replace...
Vivalda Group strengthens distribution division with MD appointment
VIVALDA Group, a manufacturer of façade solutions, has appointed Kristy Driver as MD – distribution.
Kristy has spent the majority of her career within the...
Glasgow investment strategy approved by local authority
A new investment strategy for Glasgow has been approved by the city's local authority.
Running until 2030, the strategy aligns with the Glasgow economic strategy...
New payment solution billed to ‘change lives’ of construction workers
A UK tech firm behind a new payment innovation has said that the technology will 'transform the life' of hard-working construction workers.
The new GO!...
Esh Border Construction calls 2015 a year of “consolidation and investment”
Scottish-based construction firm Esh Border Construction, part of Esh Group, has announced its annual accounts.
The firm said its key focuses were “consolidation and investment”...
CSIC seeks new board members to help drive ‘transformational’ change across sector
THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is appealing for six 'dynamic' individuals to join its governance board and help drive transformational change across the...
Edinburgh’s economy outperforms London’s for first time
THE value of goods and services produced in Edinburgh per head of population has surpassed London's for the first time, according to economic data...
East Kilbride-based business hails raft of new contract wins
AKP has announced several new contract wins with a combined value of around £6 million in the early part of 2022.
Recent awards include the...
BE-ST appoints deputy CEO to help drive zero carbon ambition
DOUGLAS Morrison has been named as the new deputy CEO of Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST).
The organisation said the newly created leadership position...
Cruden lands role on new build housing framework
CRUDEN Building Scotland has announced it has been appointed as a leading contractor for new build housing in Scotland by Link Housing.
The four-year construction...
Springfield Properties appoints chief financial officer
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced the appointment of Iain Logan as chief financial officer (CFO).
Mr Logan has served as interim CFO at the company since...
Morris & Spottiswood ramps up sustainable housing focus as part of net zero plans
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 as the business continues to make sustainable improvements.
The construction firm revealed...
Fall protection specialist merges four Scottish-based businesses into one
KEE Safety, a global supplier of fall protection solutions and safety railing systems, has announced a new venture that sees four of its Scottish-based...
112,000 new UK trade firms created since the pandemic
OVER 112,000 trade firms have been set up in the UK since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.
The study, conducted...
Housebuilder gets the go-ahead for first English development
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has received planning permission for its first English housing development at Milton under Wychwood in Witney, Oxfordshire.
The housebuilder said this...
Global engineering business acquires Thomas & Adamson
EGIS has announced the strategic acquisition of Thomas & Adamson in what the global firm said will 'significantly' enhance its advisory services for clients...
Orocco adds to senior team with double appointment
EDINBURGH-based renovation specialist Orocco has added to its management team with two senior appointments.
With more than 35 years’ experience in construction, housebuilding and estimating,...
