Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
Rearo secures lucrative deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels
GLASGOW-based kitchen and bathroom surface manufacturer Rearo has announced a new deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels.
The contract with the Derbyshire-based company,...
Property Repair name returns following business restructure
EDINBURGH entrepreneur Richard O’Donnell has announced a corporate restructure of his business portfolio to facilitate ongoing growth.
Mr O’Donnell runs four specialist companies in the...
SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...
Contractors to get major Scottish housing contract opportunity
THE Scottish construction sector is set to receive a £1.5 billion contract opportunity to deliver new build housing.
Scotland Excel will publish the Invitation to Participate...
FMB survey uncovers ‘troubling trend’ in Scottish building industry
A new survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed a 'troubling trend' in the Scottish building industry. The organisation said that,...
Balfour Beatty to sell Heery for £42 million
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of CBRE Group to sell Heery International, its US professional services business.
The...
New leadership team sees ‘strong growth’ for B&W Engineering’s Edinburgh Office
BLACK & White (B&W) Engineering has announced 'strong growth' in Scotland since the business opened its Edinburgh office in 2021.
The office was established by...
Cash for Bay – Scottish Government funding
REGENERATION projects in Irvine Bay are to benefit from more than £5m worth of Scottish Government funding. A total of £5.2m has been granted...
CBRE adds to Glasgow team with key appointment
CBRE has strengthened its advisory and transactions team in Glasgow with the appointment of Kirsty McKenzie.
She has joined as a data analyst and is...
‘Net zero ready’ Edinburgh development site comes to the market
A residential development site in the west end of Edinburgh has been brought to market by Lismore Real Estate Advisors and Scarlett Land and Development,...
MGM Timber launches online service for trade customers
INDEPENDENT specialist timber merchant MGM Timber has launched a new online service for trade customers.
The merchant, which has 14 branches across Scotland, said that...
Warning that rumoured budget tax rises could threaten small builders
SMALL building firms may not be able to shoulder the burden of increased business costs if the UK Government increases employers' national insurance contributions,...
Savills completes acquisition of Highland property business
SAVILLS has announced an expansion of its presence in the Highlands following the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants.
The firm has welcomed Sandy Rennie into...
Build of proposed Larbert data centre would create over 5,000 construction jobs
THE build of a proposed major new data centre in Larbert would create over 5,000 construction jobs, developers have revealed.
Apatura is behind the plans...
Architects reappointed to NHS SBS framework
NORR Consultants has announced it has been reappointed to the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services Framework.
The architecture practice, which has three offices in Scotland,...
HFD strengthens construction business with double appointment
HFD Group has announced two senior appointments, with a new commercial director and operations director joining the developer to lead its construction business.
Commercial director...
Survey finds overwhelming support for mandatory licensing for builders
NEW research has revealed that 81% of homeowners across Britain back mandatory licensing for builders to set minimum competency standards.
The survey, commissioned by the Federation...
Scots businesses urged to check latest Brexit advice as transition period nears end
SCOTTISH businesses have been urged to ensure they are aware of the steps they need to take ahead of the EU transition period ending.
The...
Commercial property boom sees auction house enjoy record month
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions has enjoyed its most successful month to date for commercial sales after concluding deals worth more than £1 million.
A £200,000-plus...
