Scaffolding firm looks to Step up expansion plans after Glasgow relocation
Stepup Scaffold UK is targeting significant growth after relocating from Linwood to a 76,500 square foot site in Govan, Glasgow.
Director Simon Russell told Project...
Clark goes public – New orders for Paisley firm
PUBLIC sector work makes up the bulk of a £7m package of new orders for Paisley firm Clark Contracts. The haul includes a brace...
New marketing director for Robertson Group
DAVID Reynolds has been appointed group marketing director at Robertson Group.
He joins the business from commercial property consultants Cushman & Wakefield, with whom he...
Soben retains top consultancy accolade at national awards ceremony
SCOTTISH-headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has been named Consultancy of the Year at the National Building and Construction Awards for the...
Lar appoints MD of its development subsidiary
STUART McLaren has been appointed MD of Lar Housing Trust's development subsidiary.
He was previously development director of Lar Projects Ltd and takes up his new...
Fuel prices force tradespeople to up prices to keep businesses running
NINE in 10 UK tradespeople have said they are being forced to increase their prices to keep their businesses running.
IronmongeryDirect surveyed 500 tradespeople to...
Harley Haddow launches new energy division to help meet net zero ambitions
HARLEY Haddow has announced the launch of a new energy division due to 'burgeoning demand' for net zero services.
The multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy has invested...
Tilbury Douglas appoints new MD – building north
TILBURY Douglas has promoted Phil Shaw to the role of managing director – building north.
With more than 25 years' experience within the business, most...
Contracts awarded for £61.5m East Kilbride rail project
NETWORK Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride enhancement project.
Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines,...
Scottish budget: builders react to ‘shocking’ cuts to housing and planning
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has described the level of cuts seen across the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and the planning system as 'quite...
SPA to host offsite construction framework seminars
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is "building on the success" of the NH1 Offsite Construction framework by hosting two pre-tender engagement seminars...
Record results for CALA Group
CALA Group has set a revenue target of £1 billion within five years after announcing record revenue and profits growth.
Total Group revenue for the...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
PR agency unveils growth plans after a decade of building relations
PR and communications agency Building Relations PR, which specialises in the housebuilding and construction sector, is celebrating 10 years in business this month and...
Construction sector welcomes VAT cut on energy saving materials
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, for the next five years, homeowners will pay 0% VAT on energy saving materials including solar panels...
SNIPEF to join SELECT on Toolbox Talks tour
SELECT is preparing to hit the road again with its Toolbox Talks and this year the tour will feature members of the Scottish and...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
New technical director to lead TÜV SÜD’s digital and BIM services
TÜV SÜD UK has appointed Dave Peacock as technical director of its Building Advisory Service.
Peacock has worked in the UK construction and property sector...
Procurement firm’s social value measurement ‘tops £1 billion’
PROCUREMENT company Pagabo has announced it has broken through the £1 billion barrier in terms of social value.
The milestone comes at a time when...
CITB ‘strengthens commitment’ to ensuring Levy system operates fairly
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its 'strengthened position' on ‘passing on the Levy’.
The organisation said the move reflects the CITB, Levy...
