Scotland’s construction pipeline tool sees increased engagement and support
THE number of projects being submitted by Scotland’s public bodies to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool has continued to grow.
50 public bodies are now...
BPO Collections secures prime office space at Glasgow’s 9 George Square
BPO Collections Limited has successfully secured the letting of two floors at 9 George Square in Glasgow.
Acting on behalf of landlord EPIC, Ryden and...
Developer targets further growth in Scotland
DEVELOPER HBD has marked a period of 'significant investment and growth' in Scotland with a new senior appointment and promotion at its Glasgow base.
Matt...
Police Scotland launches new system to tackle rise in construction site thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched today by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The...
Crime novelist aiming to start new chapter at Metrotile UK
AREA sales manager Rod Glen has joined lightweight steel roofing firm Metrotile UK, with the aim of helping to continue the firm’s 30 per...
Savills hires investment director in Edinburgh
SAVILLS has continued to expand its UK investment division with the appointment of Alistair Wright.
He joins as a director in the Edinburgh office from CBRE,...
Construction firms urged to act over tax savings
Construction firms set to invest in business growth could save thousands of pounds by doing so before the end of the year, asset finance...
Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn to step down later this year
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Leo Quinn will step down from the board later this year, after over 10 years as group chief executive.
He...
Clyde Gateway launches location advisory team
CLYDE Gateway has established a new location advisory team to support businesses looking to set up base in the area.
Led by executive director Martin...
New chief executive for Galliford Try
Galllford Try has confirmed the appointment of Peter Truscott as its new chief executive.
Peter is currently divisional chairman, south at Taylor Wimpey plc and a...
New Aberdeen base aids firm’s expansion plans
PARKER Technical Services has opened a new office in Aberdeen and announced it has launched a recruitment drive following new contract wins totalling £3.7...
Scottish property management firm sets out expansion plans
A newly relaunched Scottish property management company is targeting 4,000 additional homes under management within the next two years, as it looks to ramp...
New report highlights ‘impressive resilience’ from M&E contractors
A new report has highlighted 'impressive resilience' from the mechanical & electrical (M&E) contracting market in the face of challenging economic conditions.
The findings are...
Parish church and surrounding estate in Bargeddie brought to the market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has brought a parish church and surrounding estate in Bargeddie to the market.
Bargeddie Parish Church is situated on Manse Road which...
Construction firm expands into Scotland with opening of Motherwell office
ENGINEERING-led construction firm Burns & McDonnell has expanded its UK footprint with the opening of an office and team in Scotland.
The firm, which has...
Hotel projects boost fit-out specialist’s growth plans
PAISLEY-based fit-out contractor Dimension has revealed it has completed a string of major UK hotel projects.
These include the overhaul of the London Marriott Hotel...
Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects
HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects.
The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...
Trade body calls for ‘decisive and timely’ action on apprentice numbers
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from Covid-19.
Responding...
Donaldson Timber Systems confirms partnership with HebHomes
DONALDSON Timber Systems has partnered with architect-designed home supplier HebHomes to provide the timber frame structure for their homes throughout the UK, Ireland and...
Shetland clean fuels hub plans receive Scottish Government backing
THE Scottish Government has committed almost £760,000 to the third phase of work to develop a clean fuels hub on Shetland.
Veri Energy will receive...
