Employee ownership helps drive growth of Tayport textiles firm

A Fife-based technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, is announcing ‘impressive’ profits despite a challenging year. Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned company based in...

Commercial property sector shows resilience despite political uncertainty

NEW figures suggest the Scottish commercial property sector remains steady despite the political uncertainty gripping the nation. Analysis from Knight Frank into the first six...

Toolstation workers get 9.4% pay rise to help with rising living costs

TOOLSTATION has announced it is increasing pay for the company's 5,500 colleagues. The supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies has introduced a pay rise...
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Impact of housing shortage on Highland businesses to be determined

THE Highland Council has called on all businesses to take part in a wide-scale survey on housing shortages and its impact on the region's...

Ogilvie Construction celebrates expanded role on hub programme

OGILVIE Construction has announced it has been appointed to hub South West Scotland’s supply chain as a Tier 1B Contractor. This means Ogilvie can bid...
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The Energy Training Academy and Electric Heating Company partner to tackle skills shortage

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has stepped up its bid to address the skills shortage in the sector by joining forces with the Electric...

Breedon announces acquisition of Hull aggregates firm

Construction materials group Breedon has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Humberside Aggregates in a deal totalling £9 million. The Hull-based independent sand...
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Kingdom Group appoints new digital director

DIANE Rennie has been appointed digital director at Kingdom Group, the Fife-based affordable housing and care provider. She has over 13 years' experience in leadership...

Cruden hails ‘bright outlook’ after weathering pandemic storm

THE Cruden Group has reported a 22nd consecutive year of profitable trading despite the firm's financial results being 'significantly impacted' by the Covid-19 pandemic. Cruden...

Property management specialist makes Clyde Gateway switch

SPEIRS Gumley has announced its 70-strong Glasgow workforce will be relocating from its Bath Street HQ to the new Red Tree Magenta building at...

Scottish projects boost Kier financial figures

A "strong performance" from Kier Construction Scotland has boosted the Kier Group's latest financial results. The Group announced revenue of £4.2 billion (up 26% on last...
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Springfield posts highest level of completions and revenue despite ‘challenging’ market backdrop

HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has announced a 29% increase in revenue to £332.1 million for the year ended May 31, following a record year of...
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Paisley contractor earns place on £500m framework

CLARK Contracts has announced it has been appointed to Fusion21's £500 million refurbishment, construction, new build and modular buildings framework. The Paisley-based contractor has been appointed...

Aberdeen-based development and investment firm drives forward growth plans

WEST Coast Estates has announced it is preparing for a "strong" second half of 2018 after opening its latest drive-thru development in Aberdeen. The development...

Plans under inspection

DOCUMENTS mapping out proposals for the future development of two areas of Aberdeen have been put out for consultation. Aberdeen City Council is seeking...

Urban Union announces trio of senior appointments

REGENERATION specialist Urban Union has announced three new senior appointments to strengthen its offering across Scotland. Sarah Freel joins the head office in Glasgow as business...

JR Scaffold secures delivery partner role for second phase of Warmworks initiative

JR Scaffold has been successful in securing its place as a delivery partner on the supply chain for the next phase of the Scottish...

SPOA to commission ‘first of its kind’ white paper into challenges facing plant hirers

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to commission a business school in Scotland to work with the organisation on a landmark...
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Scottish housebuilder joins Building Relations’ PR portfolio

SCOTTISH housebuilder Allanwater Homes is the latest construction company to join the portfolio of property-focused PR agency, Building Relations.  The agency, which has offices across...

Aberdeen firm moves into construction market with new Warwickshire base

AN Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider has announced its strategic expansion into the construction market. OSSO marked the move following the opening...