Research highlights sector’s lack of awareness around post-Brexit migration system
NEW research has highlighted that a lack of awareness and engagement within the construction sector with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit is continuing to...
AIC Heating to build new £6 million facility in Fife
AIC Heating UK is to build a £6 million custom-designed facility in Lochgelly after purchasing serviced land from Fife Council.
The firm has appointed Redpath...
‘Transformative’ decarbonisation framework to be showcased at public sector event
PUBLIC sector organisations across Scotland will attend an event later this month designed to highlight new approaches on making 'greener' and more energy-efficient buildings.
Taking...
Proposed Clyde Green Freeport tipped to create up to 30,000 new jobs
THE creation of a green freeport at the River Clyde could create up to 30,000 new jobs and attract £2.5 billion of capital investment,...
Delight at two-year wage agreement being reached for electricians
SELECT has announced that it is 'extremely pleased' that a two-year wage agreement has been sealed for Scotland's electricians.
The deal, which will see rates...
Builder welcomes improving stability in north east housing sector
CALA Homes (North) has reported a 'strong' first half of 2019, with 25% more homes sold in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire than in the corresponding period...
Consultancy confirms trio of new recruits following ‘rapid growth’
STEEL River Consultants has announced three new appointments at its offices in Stockton and Glasgow.
The business offers health and safety consultancy support as well...
Narro hits milestone of 100 employees
NARRO has announced that it has hit the milestone of 100 permanent employees for the first time in its 37-year history.
On Monday, Chlöe Chandler...
Glasgow agency acquires property stock from liquidated competitor
GLASGOW agency Rosevale Letting has increased its portfolio of managed properties after acquiring a number of letting properties from Ross Sales & Lettings, which...
BCIS reports increase in building tender prices in Scotland
BUILDING tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.9% in the first quarter of 2025, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple...
‘Decoupling’ of construction jobs and output intensifies
LATEST figures from the Office of National Statistics show that every £1 million of Scottish industry output now supports 13 construction jobs. This has...
Hardies confirms restructure following ‘significant growth’
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the business has undertaken an operational restructuring in response to 'significant growth' in recent years.
The move sees...
Scottish SMEs receive increased share of innovation funding
NEW research has revealed that SMEs in Scotland have increased their share of Innovate UK grant funding in the past year.
A study by innovation...
Mott MacDonald awarded design role on Gourock Ferry Terminal upgrade
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) has appointed Mott MacDonald to complete detailed design work for the redevelopment of Gourock Ferry Terminal.
The work will establish...
112,000 new UK trade firms created since the pandemic
OVER 112,000 trade firms have been set up in the UK since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.
The study, conducted...
Life sciences boom tipped to provide ‘surge’ in demand for office space
PROPERTY specialist Knight Frank has said the changing nature of health research could drive a 'surge' in demand for high quality office space in...
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...
Homes for Scotland appoints new head of planning
KEVIN Murphy has been appointed head of planning at trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS).
With a career spanning more than 20 years, he joins...
Trade body calls for ‘budget for builders’ to boost workloads
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for a 'budget for Britain’s builders' to boost workloads and improve employment prospects.
Data from the organisation's...
SNIPEF to join SELECT on Toolbox Talks tour
SELECT is preparing to hit the road again with its Toolbox Talks and this year the tour will feature members of the Scottish and...
