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GBSS Civil Engineering confirms new management structure

GBSS Civil Engineering Limited has announced a new management structure which will see the business expand and aim to break into additional markets. The announcement...

Property firm predicts ‘healthy’ Q2 for Glasgow office market

NEW figures from property firm JLL show that activity across Glasgow’s office occupier market has been 'slow' so far this year, though there remains...

Construction firms urged to “plan ahead” to avoid insolvency risk

THE head of business recovery and insolvency at Campbell Dallas has expressed concerns over new insolvency statistics for Scotland and warned construction firms to...
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Bellshill firm secures major North Lanarkshire lift replacement contract

BELLSHILL-headquartered ADL Lift Services Ltd is to deliver the final phase of a £3.3 million North Lanarkshire Council lift replacement programme. The work will see...

Unite craft workers in Scotland agree two-year COSLA pay deal

UNITE the union has confirmed that its local government craft membership have 'overwhelmingly' voted to accept a two-year pay offer from COSLA (Convention of...

Contractors to get major Scottish housing contract opportunity

THE Scottish construction sector is set to receive a £1.5 billion contract opportunity to deliver new build housing. Scotland Excel will publish the Invitation to Participate...
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Galliford Try pre-tax profits increase by 33% for half-year period

GALLIFORD Try has increased pre-tax profits by a third for the half-year period ended 31 December, 2023. Revenue rose from £679 million to £819 million...

Man ordered to compensate nine people he defrauded whilst trading as Midlothian firm

A man has been ordered to fully compensate nine people he defrauded while trading as Midlothian business Discount Bathrooms Scotland. Michael Patterson, formerly of Straiton,...

Numerous Scottish SMEs earn place on demolition framework

23 Scottish SMEs are in line to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to local authorities...

RJ McLeod tops latest Barbour ABI top 50 contractor research

INDUSTRY analyst Barbour ABI has revealed RJ McLeod took 'top spot' in its latest top 50 contractor league table after being appointed to lead...
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M Squared reports £10 million revenue milestone ahead of ambitious growth plans

GLASGOW-headquartered commercial landscape and groundworks specialist M Squared has reported an annual revenue milestone of c.£10 million as the business celebrates its 10-year anniversary. M...

New networking initiative helps SME construction firms win business

HUB South West has launched a new networking arm called The hub Club, which aims to help SME firms win more business from Tier...

Ashwood celebrates quartet of new contract wins

ASHWOOD Scotland has revealed the business has been awarded four new contracts totalling £1.27 million since the construction industry was allowed to start returning...

Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract

STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire. The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
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Growing Edinburgh firm launches trainee recruitment drive

RALPH Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has announced it is on course to appoint five trainee solicitors in less than a year...

Goodstone Living appoints McAleer & Rushe to build Leith BTR scheme

GOODSTONE Living has appointed McAleer & Rushe to build at least 338 homes for its next generation build-to-rent residential scheme in Leith. The waterfront project,...
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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...
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Glasgow property firm looks south for growth potential

A SCOTTISH property specialist is targeting growth in England and Wales following the opening of a purpose built office in Warrington. Morris & Spottiswood chairman...

Urban Union announces trio of senior appointments

REGENERATION specialist Urban Union has announced three new senior appointments to strengthen its offering across Scotland. Sarah Freel joins the head office in Glasgow as business...

Industry bodies praised for reaction to Covid-19 challenge

SELECT president Kevin Griffin has delivered praise for the way in which construction trade and professional associations have stood up for members during the...