Research shows ‘significant’ increase in UK construction activity

ALL construction sectors in the UK showed signs of increased activity in July, according to the latest research from industry analyst Barbour ABI. The total...
Refurbished Edinburgh office

SGI officially launches ‘fundamentally reimagined’ Edinburgh office destination

PROPERTY regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has officially launched Base, its office destination in Edinburgh. Formerly known as the Younger Building, the 80,000...
Eden Homes

Eden Homes eyes build of 150 properties between now and 2026

EDEN Homes has announced that it is set to build over 150 new properties across Scotland's west central belt with a gross development value...

Morris & Spottiswood exceeds £100m social value target

MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has published its social value report for 2025 revealing that it exceeded its centenary target of creating £100 million of...

Hardies enters new era with ‘refocused’ growth strategy for Scotland

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it has entered a new era with a 'refocused' growth strategy for Scotland. The firm has parted ways...

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...

Ark Estates expands Inverness commercial property portfolio

HIGHLAND property investment and development company, Ark Estates, has expanded its Inverness commercial property portfolio with the acquisition of the former RBS premises at 29-31...

Contracts awarded for £61.5m East Kilbride rail project

NETWORK Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride enhancement project. Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines,...
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Advanced Building Contractors caps record year with leadership changes

ADVANCED Building Contractors (ABC) has announced changes to its leadership team to propel further growth. The firm said strong demand for its services, in particular...
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Forestry and Land Scotland seeking contractors for building maintenance

FORESTRY and Land Scotland has announced it is seeking feedback from contractors to provide maintenance and improvements across its range of buildings. The survey will...
Barbour ABI, Infrastructure applications fall

Planning applications fall as uncertainty plagues UK construction market

THE number of UK planning applications for new construction projects in key sectors continued to fall in February, new analysis has revealed. Infrastructure was down...

Galliford Try reports another year of ‘robust revenue and margin growth’

GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' performance across all operations in the group's annual results for the year ended 30 June, 2024. Turnover is up...

KR Group secures contracts exceeding £2 million with Morrison Construction

ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding company KR Group has announced it has been awarded a series of new contracts exceeding £2 million in total with...
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Funding programme for social landlords to build affordable homes reopens in Scotland

SOCIAL landlords in Scotland will be able to access loans to build more affordable housing as an investment programme reopens to applications. The Scottish Government...

Joinery business hails expansion into eco-friendly cabins

AN East Lothian specialist joinery business has revealed how the firm received a 'lockdown lift' after diversifying into staycation cabins, which have attracted interest...

3DReid promotes six senior team members to directors

3DReid has announced six leadership team promotions in the architecture, masterplanning and interior design practice. Andrew Marshall and Doug Pearson in the Edinburgh studio, Jen...
Cundall's New Clarendon premises

Cundall moves to new Edinburgh base with sustainable design focus

MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has relocated its Edinburgh office to new premises at New Clarendon, 114-116 George Street. Employees have bid farewell to Semple Street,...

Aberdeen firm moves into construction market with new Warwickshire base

AN Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider has announced its strategic expansion into the construction market. OSSO marked the move following the opening...

AmcoGiffen to lead £5m rebuild of Troon station

NETWORK Rail has announced the appointment of AmcoGiffen as the main contractor for the rebuild of the fire-damaged Troon station. The £5 million investment will...
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Graham + Sibbald announces residential team promotions

CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Kevin Masson (Kilmarnock) to director and Luca Mancini (Glasgow) to associate. Kevin joined...