Burns & McDonnell strengthens UK team with new head of planning
BURNS & McDonnell has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Neil Humphries as head of planning.
Neil brings 20 years of planning and...
Trade bodies give their backing to infrastructure report
TRADE bodies have been giving their reaction to the new report published by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland, which sets out a 30-year infrastructure blueprint.
Homes for Scotland...
Morris & Spottiswood reports highest turnover in near 100-year history
MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported the company's highest turnover in its almost 100-year history, rising 25% to £128 million in 2023.
Part of the Morris...
Planning Hub tipped to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions
THE Scottish Government has announced moves to enhance the nation's planning system by utilising specialist expertise to help boost development and green energy opportunities....
Spencer Bridge Engineering secures three major Scottish contracts
SPENCER Bridge Engineering, part of the Spencer Group, has secured three new projects on major bridges across Scotland.
The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried...
hub South West highlights support for SMEs since pandemic outbreak
HUB South West has highlighted its support for the 'resilient' SME sector since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since March 2020, the organisation said...
Senior Scottish public sector duo join construction framework provider’s board
TWO senior figures from Scottish public sector organisations have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s top table.
Glasgow-based Wheatley Housing Group’s procurement and...
New SBF MD sets sights on apprentice affordability and planning delays
APPRENTICESHIP affordability and planning delays have been cited by newly promoted Scottish Building Federation (SBF) MD Paul Mitchell as the two largest areas of...
Galliford comes in ahead of six month forecast
HIGHER than expected half-year profits and an improvement in net debt are among the highlights in a business update by Galliford Try plc.
The group...
Highland timber products specialist appoints new sawmill manager
A Highland timber products specialist has made a senor appointment to boost the firm's sustainability credentials.
Biomass supplier GMG Energy has appointed Vasile Damian as sawmill manager...
FMB reports fall in construction enquiries among members
NEW research has revealed a 'sharp decline' in workloads, enquiries, and employment amongst small building companies in the UK.
The State of Trade Survey from...
Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme
THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.
Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...
Turner & Townsend reshapes UK leadership team as business prepares for further growth
TURNER & Townsend has announced changes to its UK leadership as the business prepares for growth.
Patricia Moore becomes MD for Europe, the Middle East...
Robertson appoints executive director to property business
NICK Harris has been appointed executive director of Robertson's property business.
Born and raised near Aberdeen, he has held senior roles at major property companies,...
Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans
SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...
Caledonia Housing Association appoints procurement lead
CALEDONIA Housing Association has welcomed Samuel Zachariah as its new procurement lead.
Samuel joins Caledonia from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in...
Growing Edinburgh firm launches trainee recruitment drive
RALPH Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has announced it is on course to appoint five trainee solicitors in less than a year...
Edinburgh Boiler Company posts record turnover of £7.2 million
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has reported a record turnover of £7.2 million following the firm's transition into the renewables sector.
For the financial year...
“Strong” results mark milestone moment for engineering services firm
ENGINEERING services specialist Edwin James Group has reported turnover of circa £140 million and underlying earnings of circa £8 million in its first full set...
MGM Timber launches new St Andrews branch
SPECIALIST timber merchant MGM Timber has opened a new branch in St Andrews as the business looks to grow its brand across Scotland.
Established in...
