McConnell MD looks to build on a great legacy
EVOLUTION, not revolution, is the approach Eamonn McGarvey has taken since becoming MD of Kilmarnock-based specialist roofing company Hugh LS McConnell in August 2018.
The...
hub South East seeks Tier 1B construction contractor supply chain
HUB South East is to launch a new tier 1B construction contractor supply chain, which will predominately focus on residential builds.
The organisation acts as...
CAN-do attitude for new confined spaces division
Structural engineering specialist CAN has announced the launch of a dedicated confined spaces division with a team of specialist technicians, estimators and project management staff.
Construction sector helps boost Scottish economic growth
MANUFACTURING and construction sectors have ensured Scotland’s economy has grown for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to official Scottish Government statistics.
Latest Gross Domestic Product...
CBRE restructures leadership team in Scotland
REAL estate advisor CBRE has restructured its leadership team in Scotland following a strategic review of the business.
The organisation said the aim is to...
OnPath Energy’s wind farms meet annual power needs of 195,000 homes
ONPATH Energy has revealed that its portfolio of wind farms generated enough electricity in the last financial year to meet the annual electricity needs...
Growth strategist launches new programme for construction business owners
GROWTH strategist Craig Alexander Rattray is launching a new initiative to help construction business owners build for the future.
The Glasgow-based cash flow specialist will...
14 firms appointed to £80m framework for Scottish public sector works
FOURTEEN businesses have secured places on an £80 million framework to deliver 'critical' public sector infrastructure across Scotland.
The Modular Buildings framework (MB3), led by...
Local organisations benefit from Doon Valley project
AECOM, in collaboration with the Ayrshire Roads Alliance, has donated lifesaving equipment to a local angling club and provided funding to the Ayrshire Rivers...
Consultancy launches new geospatial measurement service
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed a lead digital measurement surveyor to spearhead its new geospatial measurement service.
Glasgow-based Matthew McQuillian brings...
Shepherd to host biggest ever online commercial property auction
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is set to host its biggest ever commercial property auction, featuring 30 lots with a combined commercial value of £7 million.
The...
Falls in ONS construction output ‘not reflected in industry surveys’
THE Office of National Statistics (ONS) today reported falls in construction output for Q4 of 2014 and Q1 of 2015, suggesting that the construction industry...
Offsite specialist secures investment boost
OFFSITE specialist the McAvoy Group has announced it has secured a multi-million pound investment from London-based Blantyre Capital.
The cash will be used to support the firm's...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
Recruitment process underway for Highlands and Islands Enterprise chair
THE recruitment process to appoint a new chair for the board of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is underway.
Applications are currently being invited...
Refurbished space to help satisfy Glasgow office demand
REFURBISHMENT work is underway to create new office space at Central Quay in Glasgow.
The work is being carried out by XLB Property and Harbert...
Scottish Water to put 1,000 apprentices at forefront of transformation plans
APPRENTICES will be 'essential' in making Scottish Water greener and fit for future generations, the utility firm has said.
Over 1,000 new starts are set...
Construction output continues to grow, latest ONS figures show
CONSTRUCTION output has continued to grow, following a relatively weak start to the year with the latest ONS statistics showing 3.3% growth in the three...
Cruden appoints new partnership director
CRUDEN Building has appointed Stewart Shearer as the firm's new partnership director.
The move follows the group’s decision to combine its construction businesses across the...
Shepherd launches online commercial property auction platform
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has launched a new platform for online commercial property auctions.
The feature offers both ‘Live Broadcast’ virtual auction room sales and a...
