Builders’ merchants value sales down 5.2% in May
THE latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in May were down 5.2% year-on-year.
Volume sales fell 7%, while prices...
Largest ever private sector investment made in Heriot-Watt University Research Park
CHARLES River Laboratories International has made what will be the largest ever private sector investment in Heriot-Watt University Research Park.
The global provider of drug...
Dumfries architecture practice adds Passivhaus specialist to its team
AN architecture practice has hired a Passivhaus specialist as it continues to grow its portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries...
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...
Barratt targets more Scottish development sites
BARRATT Developments Scotland has confirmed the business is poised for further growth after acquiring ten new development sites with space for 1,400 new homes.
The...
Road to opportunity
Transport Scotland hosted an ‘industry day’ to tell potential contractors and funders of the opportunities offered by the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty. Alongside the...
Construction materials specialist opens new Oban branch
THE Oban branch of Travis Perkins has relocated from Soroba Road to a new location at Glenshellach Business Park.
The branch boasts a hard landscaping...
Research shows positive signs for Scotland’s commercial property market
NEW research from Lismore Real Estate Advisors has revealed encouraging signs regarding investment in Scotland's office sector in Q3 2025.
Total transaction volumes in the...
UK construction activity tipped for growth, but uncertainty rises
NEW research has revealed that the key drivers of 'cautious growth' in UK construction remain similar to three months ago but the economic risks...
Clyde Gateway chief executive retires after 15 years in role
THE chief executive of urban regeneration specialist Clyde Gateway has retired from his role after almost 15 years.
Ian Manson has helped to deliver real...
Will Rudd confirms several internal promotions in Glasgow
WILL Rudd has announced a raft of promotions to its senior team in Glasgow.
The consulting civil, structural and conservation engineering practice revealed that Gerard...
Scotland Excel signs up to new Buy Social Scotland Pledge
SCOTLAND Excel has joined a national initiative designed to strengthen opportunities for social enterprises within supply chains.
The centre of procurement expertise has signed up...
Mott MacDonald appoints new façades director
MOTT MacDonald has appointed Simon Pierce as director of façade engineering, where he will be tasked with leading the UK façades team within the...
Tilbury Douglas appoints regional director for Scotland
TILBURY Douglas has promoted Barry O’Hagan to the role of regional director - Scotland.
With 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, having managed main...
University of Glasgow hailed for multi-million pound Govan plans
THE University of Glasgow has been praised for plans to bring a multi-million pound health innovation hub to the Govan area of the city.
Community...
Local firm leads creation of new Dingwall retail units
THREE new retail units have been made available to lease in Dingwall High Street following a major refurbishment led by a local firm.
Graham MacGregor...
Brodies expands Glasgow presence with additional office letting space
SCOTTISH law firm Brodies LLP has strengthened its presence in Glasgow with the letting of an additional 10,544 sq ft on the 7th floor...
Housebuilder secures £13m funding package to accelerate delivery of new homes
STEWART Milne Homes has revealed the business has secured an additional £13 million from Homes England to accelerate delivery of new properties across its...
Arbroath company lands £1m China contract
A Scottish engineering company with just six members of staff has secured a £1 million supply contract with a sewage processing plant in China.
Allards...
Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
