‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
Panel manufacturer expands further with new depot
LAMINATE panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products, which is part of the Donaldson Group, has opened its second distribution centre in England.
Located in Barnsley, the site...
Contractor celebrates Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company accolade
ISG has been featured as a Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company to work for in 2020.
The contractor said the survey measures workplace engagement...
Profit and turnover up at James Donaldson & Sons
Fife-based timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has announced strong end of year results. Turnover for the year to March 2015 increased by...
New report highlights 5G opportunities for Scotland
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published a new report outlining the 'substantial' benefits to Scotland of enhanced 4G and 5G capability.
The report, Scotland's digital...
Contractor announces two senior promotions to support growth plans
CONTRACTOR Beard has announced two senior promotions to support the company's expansion plans.
Director Mike Hedges has been promoted to the newly created position of...
WSP appoints head of local government
WSP has appointed David Stephens to the role of head of local government, part of the firm's transport and infrastructure strategic business unit.
The professional...
Kier issues profit warning in trading update
KIER Group has released a trading update which reveals reported revenue for the 2019 financial year will be lower than previously expected.
The group said...
Bancon Group reports ‘marked improvement’ in margins despite pandemic challenges
BANCON Group has announced a 'robust' set of trading results despite the Covid-19 pandemic challenges.
The Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction business reported a 'marked improvement'...
Kier launches new infrastructure division and confirms senior appointments
KIER has launched a new infrastructure division, which combines the group's Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one 'powerhouse' operation.
The move...
Demand for Edinburgh office space remains high despite Brexit uncertainty
BREXIT-related uncertainty has failed to end a 'robust' demand for office space in Edinburgh, according to new research from Knight Frank.
The commercial property firm...
New MD takes the reins at Select Surveys
JAKE McCabe has been appointed managing director at utility surveying organisation Select Surveys.
McCabe has consulted for Select Surveys, now part of the LSBUD Group,...
Barratt trading update hails ‘robust’ financial position
BARRATT Developments has issued a trading update for the year ended 30 June 2023 in which the housebuilder has hailed a 'strong' operational and...
Saint-Gobain poised to sell plumbing, heating and sanitaryware products UK distribution brands
SAINT-Gobain has revealed it has entered into binding agreements for the sale of three of its remaining four UK distribution brands specialised in plumbing,...
The spending continues at Aberdeen park
A developer has confirmed plans are being taken forward for a serviced office facility at its £100m business park in Aberdeen.
The 25,000ft complex is...
Overseas funding helps business expand luxury care home division
GLASGOW-based developer Simply UK has secured a further 40 million euro investment funding package from a European investor to develop its recently launched care...
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...
ITW creates senior role to target timber frame sector
BARRY Meacher has been appointed timber frame development manager at ITW Construction Products Offsite Business Unit.
The newly created role will help the business focus...
Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework
SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands.
The firm...
Livingston’s Esh Border Construction makes Top Track 250 list
Esh Group, including Livingston-based Esh Border Construction, has made it into the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table.
The group was placed...
























