New stats show ‘encouraging’ rise in construction activity
CONSTRUCTION output increased by 0.6% in Quarter 3 2019, new figures released by the ONS have confirmed.
The growth was driven by a 1.4% rise...
Scottish housing market ‘extremely buoyant’ but gradual slowdown looks likely
NEW research has revealed that Scottish house prices are still rising despite the cost of living crisis.
The April RICS Residential Market Survey, however, did...
Gillespie Macandrew advised on £250m of new build plot sales in 2021
GILLESPIE Macandrew has announced it completed new build plot sales worth over £250 million in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build...
Cala Group appoints new chief executive officer
CALA Group has appointed housebuilding stalwart Tom Nicholson as its new CEO, succeeding Kevin Whitaker who has held the role since 2018.
Tom has over...
Major study proves ‘beyond doubt’ that flexible working is possible in construction
AN 18-month study into the feasibility of flexible working in the construction industry has revealed a series of positive results.
BAM Construct, BAM Nuttall, Skanska...
Chartered surveying firm expands into Scotland with new Paisley office
CHARTERED surveying firm Bruton Knowles has opened its first office in Scotland and appointed key senior figures to head up the team there.
Linda Turner will...
CHAP Group builds on the foundation of strong profits
CHAP Group has reported pre-tax profits of more than £1.3million as the north-east company continues to target opportunities for growth.
The Westhill-based group operates divisions...
CHAP Group looks to the future with key appointments
CHAP Group has appointed two key members of staff to its busy minor works department.
The Aberdeen based group, which operates divisions in the construction,...
3DReid promotes six senior team members to directors
3DReid has announced six leadership team promotions in the architecture, masterplanning and interior design practice.
Andrew Marshall and Doug Pearson in the Edinburgh studio, Jen...
Will Rudd brings in new recruits after ‘positive’ start to the year
ENGINEERING consultancy Will Rudd Davidson has bolstered its team in Glasgow with six new recruits and promoted three existing team members.
The six new appointments...
Paisley contractor reaches £100m turnover milestone
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has recorded a record turnover of £100 million for the year ended October 2022.
The business, which is celebrating its 45th year...
Hotel construction marks another milestone for new AECC
CONSTRUCTION of a new 150-bed hotel on the site of the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is underway.
The Aloft Hotel will be...
TÜV SÜD appoints technical director to lead new inspection service
TÜV SÜD has announced the appointment of Michael Hargreaves as technical director of its new LOLER Inspection Service.
Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations...
Hardies lands a place on SPA framework
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has revealed it has been appointed to the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) framework.
The framework covers all of Scotland and...
Esh Border Construction names new regional director for Scotland
GERARD McMahon has been appointed regional director for Scotland at Esh Border Construction.
He initially joined the Livingston-based business as commercial manager last year and...
Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
Persimmon profits rise 13% in half-year results
PERSIMMON has reported a pre-tax profit rise of 13% to £516.3 million for the first six months of 2018.
The housebuilder revealed new home sales...
CBRE acquires Scottish property advisory consultancy business
CBRE has completed the acquisition of Dougray Smith, a property advisory consultancy in Scotland specialising in investment and mixed-use developments.
Chris Dougray and David Smith...
Housebuilder hails ‘strong’ performance but warns of weakening consumer confidence amid challenging economy
BARRATT has hailed a 'strong operating performance' after the housebuilder posted interim half-year results for the six months ended 31 December 2022.
Revenue is up...
Jillian Love to become Women in Property Central Scotland chair
WOMEN in Property (WiP) has announced that Jillian Love will become its next Central Scotland chair.
Jillian, who works in bids and marketing at property...
