Fears new proposals could add to Scotland’s housing crisis
RETTIE has revealed its concerns that Scottish Government proposals for a 'strict' rent control system managed by local authorities could add to Scotland's housing...
Persimmon profits exceed £1 billion
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has announced a 4% rise in revenue to £3.74 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, and a 13% increase in...
ICMI to support £15m Crossbasket Castle expansion plans
INVERLOCHY Castle Management International (ICMI) has extended its management agreement with Crossbasket Castle, helping support the five-star hotel as it undergoes a £15 million...
Ogilvie targets social housing sector growth with senior appointment
OGILVIE Construction has appointed Kirsty Kirke as development manager for social housing as the firm looks to expand its presence in this sector.
She brings...
UK construction hit by £11.1 billion fall in spending in 2023
CONTRACTS awarded for construction projects in the UK fell 14% to £69.2 billion in 2023, according to analysis from Barbour ABI.
Sectors hit by the...
Roofers report fall in workloads and level of new enquiries
NEW research from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has shown a drop in workloads and an 'alarming' fall in members' confidence.
The latest 'State...
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...
Paisley firm secures place on Wheatley Housing Group framework
THE JR Group has secured a place on the Wheatley Housing Group framework, opening itself up to £500 million of potential projects over the...
Naylor hails ‘transformational’ year as financial results published
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer Naylor Industries plc has reported continued progress in a 'transformational year' with a £10 million investment programme and reshaping at the...
Glasgow-headquartered Wallace Whittle strengthens English leadership team
GLASGOW-headquartered Wallace Whittle has strengthened its leadership team in England with the appointment of Colin Preston as business development and strategy director for the...
Taylor Wimpey announces senior appointments in Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced two new senior appointments to its west Scotland board of directors.
Craig Benson has been named finance director, while...
Fast growing property specialist appoints new sales director
GLASGOW-based Ronald Ross Lettings and Estate Agents has appointed Gillian Lamont as its new sales director.
The growing business, founded and led by directors Kimberley...
UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’
THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...
West Lothian Construction Forum gearing up for first meeting of 2025
THE West Lothian Construction Forum will host its first meeting of 2025 tomorrow (January 22), with an anticipated rise in attendance from construction businesses...
‘Flexibility’ of hub South East highlighted in annual report
HUB South East Scotland has hailed its achievements in the Lothians and Borders over the past 12 months despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The organisation has...
Housebuilder purchases former Glasgow school site for £3m
THE site of the former Howford Primary School and schoolhouse on Crookston Road in Glasgow is to disposed of to Bellway Homes, Glasgow City...
Barratt makes progress on sustainability goals
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced that, despite the challenges of the past year, the business has contributed £245 million to the UK economy and...
Scottish budget reaction: lack of focus on built environment ‘disappointing’
THE lack of focus on the built environment in the Scottish budget 2026-27 has been described as 'disappointing' by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered...
Scotland’s commercial property markets showing signs of stabilisation
NEW research has revealed Scotland’s commercial property markets are showing signs of stabilisation, as inflation and interest rate pressures ease.
The findings come from the...
Cruden strengthens senior team with land director
CRUDEN has appointed land director Andrew Duncan to its senior team amidst a period of growth for the housebuilder.
Andrew brings almost two decades of...
