GRS completes acquisition of SafetyDeck working platform solution
CONSTRUCTION materials group GRS has completed the acquisition of SafetyDeck Ltd, a working platform and fall prevention system used by housebuilders, for an undisclosed...
Former Penman Engineering site for sale in Dumfries
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing for sale the former Penman Engineering site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries as either large industrial premises or a redevelopment opportunity.
The...
CITB confirms significant changes to funding system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Investors express confidence in Glasgow city centre
NEW research from Lismore Real Estate Advisors has shown that 89% of investors expect to see investment opportunities in Glasgow city centre market increase...
Google agrees to tackle fake reviews on businesses
GOOGLE has agreed to enforce sanctions to deter businesses that try to benefit from fake reviews and also sanction those that write fake or...
Knight Frank begins new chapter with Edinburgh office move
KNIGHT Frank is ramping up investment in its Scottish commercial property operations after securing a long-term lease at a sustainable office development in Edinburgh.
The...
Muir Homes appoints new MD
PETER Shepherd has been appointed as the new MD of Muir Homes, succeeding Paul McKay.
He joins the Fife-based housebuilder following over 30 years’ experience...
Scottish Government announces new measures to support smaller businesses
LEGISLATION to support smaller businesses to raise finance to help them maintain income and address rising business costs has been published by the Scottish...
Livingston contractor marks 50 years in business
LIVINGSTON-based Maxi Construction is celebrating 50 years in business today (May 18).
The firm was founded by Arthur Hopkinson, a chartered civil engineer, in 1971....
Balfour Beatty continues growth trajectory in first half of 2024
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed it is on track to achieve full-year expectations after delivering the group's financial results for the first half of 2024.
Revenue...
Work complete on build of £10m Wickes store in Aberdeen
WORK has been completed on the build of a new £10 million Wickes store in Aberdeen's Kingshill Park.
The purpose-built 25,000 sq ft store, along...
Timber specialists merge to provide platform for “further growth”
THE National Timber Group has merged with Arnold Laver & Co, which they say will create the largest independent timber distribution business in the...
Knight Frank adds new associate to Scottish building consultancy division
KNIGHT Frank has appointed experienced surveyor Gordon Hamilton to its building consultancy division in Scotland.
Based in Edinburgh with a Scotland-wide remit, Gordon has been...
Harley Haddow announces raft of new hires and promotions
HARLEY Haddow has announced a raft of new hires and promotions across its UK business.
The multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy's office in Manchester has added four...
Landscape construction company expands into Glasgow with new office
P1 Contractors, a landscape construction company based in Edinburgh & Linlithgow, has announced an expansion with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
The...
Chair appointed for new RICS board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Martin Samworth FRICS to chair the new RICS board.
Martin has experience in real estate and...
New research highlights sector’s productivity ‘crisis’
NEW research from Turner & Townsend has laid bare industry concerns around political instability, a lack of confidence in the market to invest in new...
Norwegian firm acquires Glasgow-based onshore wind developer
NORWEGIAN firm Statkraft have acquired Glasgow-based UK onshore wind developer Airolution Clean Energy Ltd.
Prior to the takeover, Airvolution had been working exclusively on behalf...
Malcolm Hollis appoints trio of new associates
COMMERCIAL building consultancy Malcolm Hollis has announced three promotions at its Glasgow office.
David Smith, a specialist in environmental matters who joined the firm in...
Dundee firm’s turnover surpasses £9m as demand grows
A Dundee business specialising in developing and manufacturing sustainable screw pile and ground screw foundation systems has surpassed £9 million in turnover.
Founded in 2019...
