BAM adds to senior management team in Scotland
EMMA Fradgley has been appointed pre-construction director at BAM Construction and will work out of the firm's office in Stepps, near Glasgow.
She has spent...
Toolstation announces new MD
TOOLSTATION has announced the appointment of Lakhvir Sanghera as its new MD, following the retirement of Angela Rushforth.
Lakhvir was previously finance, property & distribution...
Barratt hails ‘strong’ operating performance in half-year trading update
BARRATT Developments has issued a trading update in which the business hailed a 'strong operating performance' for the six months to December 31, 2022.
Ahead...
New Aberdeen stadium would generate £1.6bn and create 618 construction jobs
THE build of a new multi-sports community stadium at Aberdeen beachfront would inject 'at least' £1.6 billion into the local economy and support around...
Builders’ merchant sales remain strong but signs of ‘slowdown’ appear
NEW research has revealed that Britain's builders' merchants enjoyed a continuing sales boom during Q3 of 2021, but there are signs of a 'slowdown'.
Total...
Hitachi Energy awarded major SSEN Transmission contracts
HITACHI Energy has secured two major contracts to deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations on behalf of SSEN Transmission.
The stations will be built...
SSEN pledges to build over 300 homes in Aberdeenshire
SSEN Transmission has committed to building over 300 homes in Aberdeenshire as part of its £22 billion+ planned programme of investment in the north...
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...
Balfour Beatty’s Scottish MD joins Construction Scotland’s leadership group
Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland MD Hector MacAulay has become the latest appointee to Construction Scotland's Industry Leadership Group (ILG).
Energy Training Academy adds to senior management team
AN education centre looking to 'disrupt' Scotland's energy sector has appointed former Bauer Media sales chief Jak Carlin to its board.
Mr Carlin brings a...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
Covid-19 still leaves ‘uncertainty’ for construction despite ‘build, build, build’ promise
THE full impact of Covid-19 on the UK economy is expected to spell 'uncertainty' for the construction industry, according to the Construction Products Association's...
Knighthood for Robertson founder
ROBERTSON Group chairman Bill Robertson has said he is 'thrilled, but deeply humbled and honoured' to receive a knighthood in the 2023 New Year...
Employee ownership helps drive growth of Tayport textiles firm
A Fife-based technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, is announcing ‘impressive’ profits despite a challenging year.
Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned company based in...
Plans unveiled for £200m transformation of Edinburgh’s Port Hamilton building
DRUM Property Group is set to lead a £200 million transformation of Edinburgh's Port Hamilton building, with the complex set to become Lloyds Banking...
EV charging specialist appoints new chair and CEO to support growth plans
JOHN Watson has been appointed as the new chair at FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of EV charging infrastructure.
He succeeds Steve Dunlop, who is taking...
RIAS calls for ‘fundamental reform’ of Scotland’s construction procurement approach
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on raising tender threshold values under the Procurement Reform...
“Record” investment in Scottish commercial property market
SCOTLAND'S commercial property market enjoyed record investment figures for the the first nine months of 2018, new research has revealed.
Figures released by JLL stated...
Refurbished Glasgow office sold in £19.6 million deal
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has confirmed the sale of Sentinel, described as one of Glasgow’s most recognisable office buildings.
Lismore advised Ardstone Capital investment managers...
Balfour Beatty on course to meet expectations
BALFOUR Beatty is on course to achieve its financial expectations for the full year, the business has revealed in a trading update covering the...
