New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways
A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce.
Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...
Funding boost for Cumbernauld furniture manufacturer
CUMBERNAULD-headquartered furniture manufacturer, Livn Manufacturing Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from UKSE that will help the business invest in new technology and...
Kier launches new infrastructure division and confirms senior appointments
KIER has launched a new infrastructure division, which combines the group's Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one 'powerhouse' operation.
The move...
Fraserburgh firm secures major contract on £4.3bn Eastern Green Link 2 project
A Fraserburgh firm has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to aid in the delivery a new HVDC converter station required as part of the...
Breedon’s proposal to sell 14 sites satisfies competition concerns
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a proposal from Breedon to sell 14 production and distribution sites in order to resolve competition concerns.
Breedon...
Will Rudd Davidson appoints two new directors in Edinburgh
CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering specialist Will Rudd Davidson has appointed two new directors in its Edinburgh practice, through the internal promotions of Alan...
Portakabin targets growth in Scotland after appointing new divisional MD
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has announced it is targeting growth across both the public and private sectors after appointing a new divisional MD.
Rory Robertson, who previously...
Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn to step down later this year
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Leo Quinn will step down from the board later this year, after over 10 years as group chief executive.
He...
Expanding Ayrshire firm set to increase capacity with opening of new facility
A growing Ayrshire-based air quality specialist has announced plans to open a new facility and create local jobs in order to satisfy 'unprecedented' levels...
HR chief looks to make a positive impact at M-Pact
LOANHEAD-based building services specialist M-Pact has appointed the firm's first HR manager.
Yvonne Jack has taken on the role in a move M-Pact said illustrates...
Cushman & Wakefield welcomes 11 new appointments
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has expanded its Scottish operation by welcoming 11 new appointments to the team.
Scott McKenzie joins as an associate director within the...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team in Scotland with new land and planning role
Avant Homes Scotland has appointed a strategic land and planning director to support the firm's regional expansion plans.
Michaela Sullivan, who joins from East Lothian...
Proposed £130m Glasgow skyscraper build would create 450 jobs
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of a skyscraper in Glasgow city centre which developers say would create around 450 jobs during the...
Morgan Sindall highlights ‘resilience’ of group despite profit dip
MORGAN Sindall Group has reported revenue held steady at just over £3 billion in its 2020 financial results despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The business reported...
Contractor GRAHAM publishes ‘very positive’ accounts despite pandemic challenges
GRAHAM has hailed 'positive' financial figures for the year up to 31st March 2021 despite the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The contractor, which...
New categories added to BESA industry awards
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the launch of an 'expanded and rebranded' BESA Industry Awards programme for 2023.
The BESA Awards celebrate...
CCG Asset Management to deliver East Lothian homes upgrade works
CCG Asset Management, part of the CCG Group, will deliver the next phase of East Lothian Council’s planned maintenance programme.
Works including doors, windows, kitchen...
Scotland’s hub programme has £750m worth of projects in development
NEW research has revealed the value of community projects in development through Scotland's hub programme has risen from £600 million to £750 million in...
Ryden strengthens industrial agency team in Scotland
RYDEN has appointed Ben Dobson as new associate for its industrial agency team in Scotland.
The commercial real estate specialist said the hiring plays a...
Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
