Scaffolding provider builds future at Aberdeen industrial estate
SCAFFOLDING and insulation specialist Enigma Industrial Services has signed a lease on units 5 and 6 at Aberdeen's Forties Industrial Estate.
Ryden, acting as joint agent...
Industry urged to pay suppliers on time to ease cash flow concerns
TWO construction industry bodies have added their weight to calls for the sector to ensure payments are made on time to safeguard cash flow...
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...
Momentum growing over protection of title for electricians
THE campaign for protection of title for electricians has received the backing of the UK's largest union.
Trade body SELECT commissioned a report on the...
Grants worth up to £20m available in bid to decarbonise public sector buildings
THE Scottish Government has launched a new funding scheme offering up to £20 million in grants to support the decarbonisation of public sector buildings.
Local...
MEP specialist reports surge in turnover and pre-tax profits
MECHANICAL, electrical and plumbing (MEP) specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced 'record' financial results, with turnover rising 55.3% in 2024 and pre-tax profit...
Clow named MD of Bancon’s homes business
ALLAN Clow has been named the new managing director of Bancon Group's homes business.
The group's former finance director will now lead the housebuilding operation as...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
Analysis reveals north-south divide in repair and maintenance of property
NEW analysis has revealed repair and maintenance of public and private housing in Scotland has fallen by £451 million since 1997.
During the same period,...
Roof tile manufacturer launches recruitment drive to help meet demand
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has launched a major recruitment drive in anticipation of what will be a record year...
Donaldson Group appoints chief risk officer
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has confirmed the appointment of Mark Murphy to the newly created role of chief risk officer.
The move will see him...
New appointment strengthens Ogilvie senior team
ANDY Day has been appointed construction director at Ogilvie Construction, with responsibility for overseeing day to day operations across Scotland.
Described as a highly experienced construction...
G M Civil Group ramps up growth plans with acquisition of Irvine business
UDDINGSTON-based G M Civil Group has acquired Irvine civil and structural engineers Prime Structural Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
The group, which works for supermarket...
Relocation opens Gate to bright future for building contractor
BUILDING contractor Qualis Ltd has moved its headquarters from Barrhead to the newly refurbished Gatehouse building in Westway Park, Renfrew.
The firm has 20 employees and...
Research shows ‘fragile but stabilising’ UK construction outlook
THE latest Market Report from property and construction consultancy Gleeds suggests the UK Government is failing to instil widespread optimism amongst construction professionals, with...
Housebuilder appoints land and special projects director in Scotland
AVANT Homes Scotland has announced the appointment of a land and special projects director as the housebuilder prepares for further expansion.
Iain Allison has 35...
Brodies strengthens Aberdeen team with double appointment
BRODIES LLP has announced the appointment of two new partners, based at the firm's Aberdeen office.
Elaine Farquharson-Black will strengthen the housebuilding and planning teams,...
Rotating machine and engineering support services specialist confirms Aberdeen expansion plans
QUARTZELEC, a provider of rotating machine and engineering support services, has announced it is expanding its operations in the Aberdeen area.
A new waterside facility...
Early payment scheme launched for medium-sized contractors
THE first early payment schemes for medium sized construction contractors have been launched by alternative lending specialist Nucleus Commercial Finance.
Under an early...
Clark Contracts MD celebrates 25 years with the business
CLARK Contracts has announced that Gordon Cunningham is celebrating 25 years with the business and 20 years as MD.
Gordon began his career in 1988...
