Bell Group appointed to multi-million pound investment programme in Scotland
SOCIAL enterprise Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes...
Morrison appointed to water frameworks
MORRISON Construction has been appointed to three frameworks for Scottish Water Horizons, the commercial arm of Scottish Water.
The contractor said the estimated value of...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland confirms two senior appointments
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has made two senior appointments to its board of directors.
Philip Cooper takes over the reins as land and planning director,...
Political ‘clarity’ brings benefits to housing market
NEW research has revealed the short-term outlook for the Scottish housing market has 'improved markedly' following the General Election result.
The 2019 RICS Residential Market...
Construction law specialist lands Aberdeen-based role
A lawyer who is said to specialise in major construction projects is returning to work for Burness Paull LLP in Aberdeen, having played a major...
Sustainable construction products manufacturer reports record year as demand soars for green solutions
DURA Products, which manufactures sustainable road kerbs and drainage solutions using recycled polymers, has recorded its most successful year yet.
The firm revealed it has...
Barratt makes progress on sustainability goals
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced that, despite the challenges of the past year, the business has contributed £245 million to the UK economy and...
Aviemore civils contractor appoints non-executive director
AVIEMORE-based civil and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has appointed Donald Forsyth as non-executive director.
As well as previously chairing the Highlands & Islands...
Scottish QS and commercial management consultancy strengthens senior team
SCOTTISH headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has announced changes to its senior team, including the promotion of operations director Andrew Gallacher...
Up to £50m to boost delivery of housing in Scotland
UP to £50 million will be given the local authorities and social landlords to help deliver new homes across the country, the Scottish Government...
CSIC appoints new innovation manager for Highlands and Islands
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed John Maclennan as its innovation manager to help drive collaborative projects in the Highlands, Islands and North...
Trade body claims ‘woeful’ planning statistics are ‘simply unacceptable’
NEW statistics showing a major drop in planning applications for major housing developments have been described as 'woeful' and 'unacceptable' by trade body Homes...
Ferguson Marine agrees four-year lease at Greenock site
FERGUSON Marine (Port Glasgow) has announced it has entered into a four-year lease at one of Greenock's largest commercial properties, providing the firm with...
Framework appointment gives CCG a window of opportunity
CCG has secured a place on the new Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) WD1 Windows and Doors Framework.
WD1 is an amalgamation of two frameworks for...
Construction sector will have to wait a while longer ‘before clouds begin to lift’
NEW research from the Construction Products Association (CPA) has revealed more tough times ahead for the UK construction sector.
According to the CPA’s Autumn Forecasts,...
200 jobs lost as contractor enters administration
LONG-standing contractor Bardsley has gone into administration, resulting in the loss of over 200 jobs.
The £80 million turnover business, which has offices in Manchester...
Linear Group hails ‘strong’ forward order book for 2025
CONTRACTING and fit-out business Linear Group has announced a string of significant project wins and completions, with turnover tipped to surpass £75 million.
The success...
New chief executive for Galliford Try
Galllford Try has confirmed the appointment of Peter Truscott as its new chief executive.
Peter is currently divisional chairman, south at Taylor Wimpey plc and a...
Advance Construction invests in Northern Piling Ltd
ADVANCE Construction (Scotland) Ltd has made an equity investment in Northern Piling Ltd.
The move is designed to strengthen the collaboration between the businesses and...
Rettie hires new director in Glasgow southside
RETTIE has appointed Kay Blair as director, Glasgow southside sales from Clyde Property where she spent over 16 years, most recently as area director.
Blair...
