FMB warn firms ‘left in dark’ over Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the UK Government's chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to address blockages in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...
Investment helps ramp up aluminium capacity
CMS Window Systems says it has more than doubled production capacity for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling following a £500,000 investment programme in "next...
East Kilbride consultancy adopts employee ownership model
East Kilbride-based civil and structural engineering consultancy Grossart Associates has adopted the employee ownership business model.
Pre-budget uncertainty impacts forecasts for UK construction output
THE Construction Products Association’s (CPA) Autumn Forecasts reveal that growth expectations for UK construction output have been revised 'substantially down' amid growing risks and...
Return to office working helps drive lettings activity
THE serviced offices arm of HFD Group has reported a 'positive' start to 2022, with a number of new lettings at Strathclyde Business Park...
Concrete volumes hit 62-year low as confidence challenges persist
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) have revealed that concrete volumes hit a 62-year low in the second quarter of 2025.
The data,...
Scottish employers ‘falling short’ during interview process
MANY employers in Scotland are falling short when it comes to providing a positive experience during the interview process and are consequently losing out...
Hardies appoints new partner to help grow south of England operations
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the appointment of Peter O’Brien as a partner and building surveyor in its London office.
He has over...
Build to rent site in Glasgow’s west end brought to market
A fully consented build to rent (BTR) residential site in Glasgow's west end has been launched by Savills and Scarlett Developments.
The firms are acting...
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist expands into Spain
EDINBURGH-based Insurepair, an all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, has announced it is expanding into Spain as part of a major international growth plan.
The new...
New home for Highland joinery business
INVERNESS-based joinery business, IBI Joiners, has bought and refurbished a once popular food-stop near the city, to create its new HQ with help from...
Survey finds overwhelming support for mandatory licensing for builders
NEW research has revealed that 81% of homeowners across Britain back mandatory licensing for builders to set minimum competency standards.
The survey, commissioned by the Federation...
Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers
STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings.
The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...
SPA to host offsite construction framework seminars
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is "building on the success" of the NH1 Offsite Construction framework by hosting two pre-tender engagement seminars...
Encouraging stats as UK construction contract awards rise at start of 2020
NEW research has revealed that the value of all UK construction contracts awarded in January was £5.5 billion based on a three-month rolling average...
Scotframe creates new role to support growth in English market
Scotframe has appointed Andy Lewis to the newly created role of business development manager for central England
Housebuilder moves into new Glasgow city centre HQ
CALA Homes (West) has relocated its Falkirk headquarters to Glasgow in what the firm described as a 'landmark' move.
The business has taken up residence...
Report warns ‘green recovery’ could be impacted by supply chain ‘fragility’ and cost pressures
NEW research has warned that the UK's post-Covid 'green recovery' could be threatened by supply chain 'fragility' and cost pressures.
Turner & Townsend said that...
Springfield Properties poised to acquire Tulloch Homes for £56.4 million
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced the conditional acquisition of Inverness-based housebuilder Tulloch Homes for a net consideration of £56.4 million.
This will be Springfield’s third acquisition...
Cash for Bay – Scottish Government funding
REGENERATION projects in Irvine Bay are to benefit from more than £5m worth of Scottish Government funding. A total of £5.2m has been granted...
