Paisley contractor secures place on CCS framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been appointed to Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) new collaborative construction framework.
The framework can be used by both central...
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long
By Calum Melville, CEO of Edison Capital
Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contractors out of business? This is...
UK Steel names new director-general as sector enters crucial period
UK Steel has named Peter Brennan as its new director-general, succeeding Gareth Stace who steps down after 12 years in the role.
Having worked at...
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...
Recruitment firm steps up expansion plans with senior appointment
CHANGE Recruitment has appointed a senior construction recruitment specialist and five new consultants.
Andrew Stephen, who has over 20 years' industry experience, has been named...
Paisley contractor strengthens senior team with new development director
SANDRA Lindsay has been appointed development director at Paisley-headquartered contractor, The JR Group.
Formerly head of development at social housing provider Wheatley, Sandra joins The...
£10m Tobermore factory brings jobs boost
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has marked completion of a new £10 million production facility, which is creating dozens of jobs.
Earlier this year, Tobermore announced...
Breedon boosted by ‘improved performance’ across the business
Breedon Group has reported a 30% rise in pre-tax profits to £39.5 million for the six months ended 30 June 2019 in the firm's unaudited interim results.
Timber frame specialist appoints new manufacturing director
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations.
Frank began his career 23 years...
Curtins makes senior Scottish appointment
JANICE Smith has been appointed technical director for Scotland for built environment consultancy Curtins.
The appointment transitions Scotland from leadership under executive director, Phil Richardson, who...
Breedon to buy four Tarmac quarries
BREEDON has agreed to acquire four quarries and an asphalt plant from Tarmac in a £16.5 million deal.
The move will be satisfied by the...
Galliford Try trading ‘ahead of board expectations’
GALLIFORD Try has revealed that trading for the half-year period from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023 is ahead of the prior year...
Edinburgh office market sees ‘strong’ finish to 2021
NEW research has shown that a 'strong' final quarter in 2021 saw office take-up in Edinburgh continue its recovery from the pandemic.
Analysis from Knight...
Highlands set for ‘unprecedented’ levels of infrastructure investment
THE Highlands is to see 'unprecedented' levels of public and private sector infrastructure investment over the next 20 years combined with 'numerous' energy firms...
Clyde Gateway launches location advisory team
CLYDE Gateway has established a new location advisory team to support businesses looking to set up base in the area.
Led by executive director Martin...
Regeneration specialist adds four new recruits
REGENERATION specialist Urban Union has strengthened its Glasgow-based team with four new appointments.
Daniel MacDonald, Claire Ferris, Ashleigh Donnelly and Chloe Paterson will join the...
Avison Young appoints two new principals in Glasgow
REAL estate advisor Avison Young has announced that Paul Broad and Andrew Renouf have been promoted to Avison Young principal, both based in the...
Positive signs for construction product manufacturing amidst long-term challenges
THE Construction Products Association's latest state of trade survey has shown early signs of recovery for the construction product manufacturing sector in the second...
Galliford Try continuing to perform ‘strongly’ as firm increases full-year expectations
GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' operating performance after reporting increased revenue and profit for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Revenue is up 12.6%...
BM Group acquired by Forterro as part of expansion into the fenestration sector
DUMFRIES & Galloway-based BM Group has been acquired by European software provider Forterro as part of its expansion into the window, door and façade industry.
Founded in...
