Edwin James Group opens new academy hub
ASSET engineering specialist Edwin James Group has launched a new purpose-built academy hub in Derbyshire and a range of new training courses. The hub...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
Balfour Beatty “transformation” gathers pace
Balfour Beatty has announced a return to profit following two years of losses. The contractor posted an underlying pre-tax profit of £60 million for 2016,...
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...
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...
SNIPEF announces new deputy chief executive
STEPHANIE Lowe has been appointed as deputy chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF).
Stephanie joined SNIPEF as industrial relations...
Building consultancy appoints new head of occupier services
AN Edinburgh building consultancy has launched a new occupier services offer following the appointment of a specialist director.
Andrew Gower has joined Paragon, having previously founded his...
Edinburgh and Glasgow office markets showing ‘positive signs of recovery’
THE Edinburgh and Glasgow office markets are showing 'positive signs of recovery', according to new research by CBRE.
The real estate advisor has released its...
Mitie extends 13 year Scottish Government facilities management contract
MITIE has extended its 13-year partnership with the Scottish Government with a new seven-year facilities management contract.
The deal, which was secured following a competitive...
Council backs genuine firms as initiative launched to target bogus traders
EAST Renfrewshire Council has launched a new initiative to protect vulnerable residents from bogus traders and in turn support reputable home improvement firms.
The move...
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...
Housebuilder achieves highest ever customer satisfaction rating
MACTAGGART & Mickel has been awarded a five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation for the eighth year in a row.
The accolade is based...
Millar & Bryce adds to senior management team
JOHN King has been appointed principal consultant at Edinburgh-based land and property search specialist Millar & Bryce.
The graduate of Edinburgh School of Law joins the...
Bid and tender specialist posts record turnover
AM Bid has reported a record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row.
The bid and tender specialist revealed...
Unite craft workers in Scotland agree two-year COSLA pay deal
UNITE the union has confirmed that its local government craft membership have 'overwhelmingly' voted to accept a two-year pay offer from COSLA (Convention of...
Hardies appoints property specialist to lead newly established office
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed property specialist and chartered building surveyor Colin Harrop as managing partner to lead the firm's recently established...
Muir Homes appoints new construction manager
FIFE-based housebuilder Muir Homes has appointed Derek Bertram as the firm's new construction manager.
He will be tasked with leading the construction team, which is...
Ashfield Land acquires ex-Lloyds building in Dunfermline with plans for new industrial hub
ASHFIELD Land has acquired Lloyds Banking Group’s call centre building at Pitreavie Business Park in Dunfermline, with plans to revamp the site into an...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GLASGOW-based construction equipment hire giant GAP has announced that its joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has...
Cushman & Wakefield confirms senior Scottish appointment
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has appointed Jill Gayford as a partner heading up the asset services team in Scotland.
Most recently the manager of Pentlands Science...
