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Prime Edinburgh city centre office rents grow at fastest rate since 2015

NEW research has revealed that prime city centre office rents in Edinburgh are rising at their fastest rate in nearly a decade. Analysis from Knight...
Jenn Foster

AM Sci Tech confirms senior appointment at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks

AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has expanded its lettings and management team at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks with the appointment...
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Procast Group allocated multiple lots on decarbonisation framework

PROCAST Group has announced the business has been allocated multiple lots on a £120 million Scotland-wide decarbonisation framework. The Hamilton-based firm has been appointed to...

Malcolm Hollis appoints trio of new associates

COMMERCIAL building consultancy Malcolm Hollis has announced three promotions at its Glasgow office. David Smith, a specialist in environmental matters who joined the firm in...

SES secures M&E works on landmark university project

SES Engineering Services will design and deliver mechanical and engineering (M&E) services for University of Strathclyde’s new Sports, Health and Wellbeing Centre in Glasgow...

Construction equipment giant opens Inverness depot

CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness. The base serves the...

Fife contractor appoints first commercial director

ROSYTH-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Ross Andrew as the company's first commercial director. He has been promoted from his position...
Paul Bradley, incoming SFHA Director of External Affairs

SFHA appoints new director of external affairs

PAUL Bradley has been appointed by SFHA as director of external affairs, with a remit to lead on policy, public affairs, and strategy. Currently head...

Hydrock appoints heat networks specialist to help drive sustainability offer in Scotland

HYDROCK has strengthened its multidisciplinary team in Scotland with the appointment of heat networks specialist Charlie Drysdale as an associate director. He joins the firm's...
Stephen Lynas

Bracewell Stirling Consulting appoints business development manager

ARCHITECTURAL firm Bracewell Stirling Consulting has announced the appointment of Stephen Lynas to the new role of business development manager. He will support Bracewell Stirling's...

Shepherd and Hardies announce merger

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced a merger with Hardies, one of Scotland’s largest multi-discipline property and construction consultants, to offer a "fully comprehensive service" to...

Creating living space

HOUSE builder Wates Living Space has completed 29 homes in Cumbernauld for North Lanarkshire Council. The £2.7m development includes terraced and semi-detached houses. Meanwhile,...
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Pacific Building hails ‘truly exceptional’ year as high-profile projects gather pace

PACIFIC Building has announced it is powering ahead on numerous project fronts as the company marks the half-way point in a 'hugely successful' year...
David Jamieson, Robertson Timber Engineering

Robertson Timber Engineering appoints new sales director

ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) has appointed David Jamieson as the firm's new sales director. He brings over 25 years' experience in the construction industry to...

Morrison secures place on £250m University of Strathclyde framework

MORRISON Construction has been appointed as a primary contractor on the £250 million University of Strathclyde major building works framework. The framework is for an...

Construction work to begin on Perth-headquartered firm’s first Italian projects

PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has marked another milestone in its continued European expansion after making the final investment decision to proceed with the build of...

The benefits of R&D tax credits in construction

Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the small business accountants, discusses R&D tax reliefs and how they can benefit housebuilding and the wider construction sector MAKE...

Modular homes specialist marks anniversary milestone

THE Wee House Group has marked a major milestone by celebrating 10 years in business. The modular housing specialist held a family-friendly birthday bash at...
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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...

Toolstation workers get 9.4% pay rise to help with rising living costs

TOOLSTATION has announced it is increasing pay for the company's 5,500 colleagues. The supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies has introduced a pay rise...