SBCC conference to shine a light on economic issues
ECONOMIC issues affecting the industry will be the main focus of this year’s Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) conference.
The Scottish Government's finance secretary Derek...
Scottish commercial property market conditions expected to improve
SURVEYORS anticipate that commercial property market conditions in Scotland will improve, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) commercial property monitor.
A...
Report highlights ‘key role’ infrastructure plays in Scottish Government’s wider goals
A new report has been published detailing the Scottish Futures Trust's (SFT) progress in supporting the Scottish Government's national performance framework.
The document highlights that,...
Research shows strong growth in Scottish build-to-rent market
NEW research published by the British Property Federation (BPF) has revealed that the number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across...
Building tender prices up by 0.65% in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION input costs and building tender prices are up in Scotland, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has found.
Members of the BCIS Scottish tender...
New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre opens in Irvine
A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies is opening in North Ayrshire.
The Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) is part...
Occupier regears overtake office moves in Edinburgh during Q2
MORE Edinburgh occupiers decided to stay put than take new office space during the second quarter of 2024, according to new figures from Knight...
City Building searching for suppliers in £500m framework package
CITY Building has revealed it is searching for new suppliers as the business launches its latest procurement initiative.
The Glasgow construction firm said it is...
Encouraging growth in Scottish commercial property investment
INVESTMENT in Scottish commercial property rose by 35% compared to the same period last year during the first six months of 2021, new research...
Artisan snaps up Glasgow hotel development site
ARTISAN Real Estate Investors has purchased the Custom House development site in Glasgow city centre for more than the £1.75 million asking price.
The Grade...
Construction still battling a ‘difficult’ economic climate
THE 1.9% fall in construction output is a warning that the sector is still battling a 'difficult' economic climate, the Federation of Master Builders...
Hart Builders appoints new commercial director
ANDY McLinden has been appointed commercial director at Hart Builders.
Andy was previously regional managing director for ISG Northern and the move has been described...
Clients urged to support supply chains and ‘increase scrutiny’ for signs of distress
CONSTRUCTION businesses have been urged to stay close to supply chains when lockdown restrictions start to ease.
Turner & Townsend said its most recent UK...
Edinburgh Boiler Company posts record turnover of £7.2 million
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has reported a record turnover of £7.2 million following the firm's transition into the renewables sector.
For the financial year...
Aberdeen-based architectural surveying firm eyes further growth
ARCHILINK has announced that it is on course to surpass £1 million in revenue by the end of the financial year, having achieved 'significant'...
Barratt on course to complete over 18,000 homes during financial year
BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong build performance' after releasing its half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2021.
The housebuilder revealed 341 construction...
Summers-Inman creates specialist damp and mould assessment team
SUMMERS-Inman has announced an expansion of its Scottish operation with the creation of a specialist damp and mould assessment team.
Working with local authorities, housing...
Principal contractor names new operations director
MARTIN McColl has been appointed operations director at akp Scotland.
He joins from Ceramic Group Holdings, where he was director of its shopfitting business. Martin...
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...
Dandara looks to encourage young people into construction with new recruits
DANDARA is continuing its drive to encourage young people to forge careers in the construction industry with two new appointments.
With the ongoing skills shortage,...
