Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
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...
Lack of ‘green’ construction skills threatens UK’s net zero plans
A lack of skilled ‘green collar’ construction workers threatens to derail the UK’s decarbonisation plans and is seeing in-demand trades command annual salaries of...
Glamping site design consultancy appoints head of business operations
Glampitect has appointed Ellen Lawson as its first head of business operations.
The Edinburgh-based glamping site design consultancy recently announced the launch of its Middle East operation...
Latest Hillington Park refurbishment programme completed
THE latest project in a planned refurbishment programme at Hillington Park has been completed, bringing the total invested by Frasers Property in modernising existing...
JLL makes senior Scots appointments
GOOD things come in threes for property consultancy JLL, as a trio of employees who originally joined the business as graduates are promoted to...
Allied Surveyors Scotland appoints new senior commercial valuer
David Harvey has been appointed a senior commercial valuer in Allied Surveyors Scotland's Edinburgh office.
Profits boost for Balfour Beatty
BALFOUR Beatty's "transformation" is progressing after the firm's half-year financial figures revealed a rise in pre-tax profits to £12 million, compared with a £15...
Hub South East on the lookout for additional Tier 1 construction contractor
HUB South East has announced it is seeking to strengthen its supply chain with an additional Tier 1 construction contractor.
In its 10 years of...
“Well connected” office development launches in Aberdeen
PROPERTY consultant CBRE has launched a “highly strategic and well connected” new office development in Aberdeen.
The firm, alongside joint agent Knight Frank, has launched...
UK Green Building Council launches Scottish branch at COP26
THE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Scottish branch which will focus on 'progressive' policy in response to the country's 2045 net...
Robertson Group opens new Dundee office
THE Robertson Group has expanded its Tayside operation with the opening of a new office, in response to a thriving work book and increased staff...
Administrators conclude McGill & Co sale
ADMINISTRATORS have concluded the sale of stricken contractor McGill & Co and certain assets to Catalus Energy Investments.
Dundee-headquartered McGill & Co entered administration on...
University of Strathclyde announces partnership with global engineering firm
THE University of Strathclyde has announced it is partnering with Babcock to develop and deliver innovation through 'world class' projects.
The Glasgow-based learning institution has...
Rettie & Co appoints new director to help drive lettings growth
ROB Trotter has joined Rettie & Co. as director of new business for lettings.
He joins from DJ Alexander where he spent two decades, most...
CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
Lead consultant appointed on Aberdeenshire retail park build
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed as lead consultant on the construction of a new retail park on the outskirts of Banchory.
Aberdeenshire...
Gaps in support for construction ‘need addressing’
NEW research has revealed that confidence in the outlook for Scotland's construction sector has fallen since the strict Covid-19 lockdown measures came into force.
The Q1...
St Andrews Timber and Building Supplies launches new landscaping division
St Andrews Timber and Building Supplies has announced the launch of a new landscaping division as part of a £1 million expansion.
The firm serves...
Wills Bros expands operations at Eurocentral business park
MAXIM Park at Eurocentral has announced that civil engineering specialist Wills Bros is expanding its operations at the Lanarkshire business park by acquiring 8,000...
