JHE profits break through £1 million threshold
WEST Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC business John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has posted an increased profit of more than £1 million in its financial...
Philip Hogg leaves Homes for Scotland for Bancon
Homes for Scotland chief executive Philip Hogg is to leave the organisation to join Bancon Group as managing director of its homes business.
Mr Hogg...
M-Pact Group adds to senior management team
CRAIG Scott has been appointed senior FM manager at Midlothian-based building service specialist M-Pact Group.
A qualified electrician, M-Pact said Craig already knows the team...
Ogilvie Construction celebrates expanded role on hub programme
OGILVIE Construction has announced it has been appointed to hub South West Scotland’s supply chain as a Tier 1B Contractor.
This means Ogilvie can bid...
Marketing begins for new Dalmarnock innovation hub
CLYDE Gateway and commercial property consultancy Ryden have launched the marketing campaign for the letting of XWORKS, a new £11 million development designed to...
Experienced construction professionals join APS board
THE Association for Project Safety (APS), a membership body dedicated to tackling ill-health and managing risks in the built environment sector, has appointed two...
Egis appoints aviation director to drive airport growth
EGIS has announced the appointment of Shakir Khaja as aviation sector director for Europe and Africa.
He will oversee the architecture, engineering and consulting firm's...
Lex Russell appointed new chair of the MPA
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, MD of CEMEX UK Materials, as its new chair.
He succeeds Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson...
Successful tenderers announced for advance work contracts on dualling project
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced its intention to award two advance works contracts as part of the preparatory works for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to...
Yorkshire architecture firm expands into Scotland with Edinburgh office
YORKSHIRE-based architectural practice brown + company has opened an office in Edinburgh which will be run by award-winning architect Rob Miller.
Rob has already made...
Renfrewshire-based developer appoints new operations manager
MICHELLE Boyd has been appointed operations manager at Renfrewshire-based Jaclyn Robinson Property Solutions (JRPS).
Formerly sales manager with Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West), Michelle joins...
Costain opens new Aberdeen office
INFRASTRUCTURE solutions specialist Costain has moved into a new office in Aberdeen in response to its growing customer base in the energy sector.
Situated at...
More ‘positive’ times lie ahead for Scottish investment market
NEW research has uncovered positive news for the Scottish investment market.
Lismore Real Estate Advisors’ quarterly review showed that transaction volumes in quarter two have...
Clark Contracts re-appointed to £1.5 billion residential framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been re-appointed to Scotland Excel’s £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.
The contractor has been appointed to all...
Hillhouse Group strengthens senior team ahead of new Edinburgh asphalt operation
HILLHOUSE Group has appointed Zander Calderwood to oversee operations as the business prepares to bring asphalt production to its Soutra Mains Quarry site in...
Uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry
By Paul Mitchell, operations director at the Scottish Building Federation (SBF)
CONSTRUCTION is the engine room of the Scottish economy, contributing 7.4% of total output...
Duraproducts announces sole distribution agreement with TCS Geotechnics
DURAPRODUCTS has announced a new sole distribution agreement with provider of specialist geotechnical products for construction and civil engineering industries, TCS Geotechnics.
The arrangement applies...
East Kilbride fire testing firm acquired by SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland has announced the acquisition of East Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC).
The firm - which specialises in testing, inspection,...
Akela Ground Engineering expands with new office opening
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has opened a new office at Optimum Business Park, Swadlincote in Derbyshire to support growth ambitions...
BESA appoints new head of technical
GRAEME Fox has been appointed head of technical at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
Mr Fox, who has been head of REFCOM, is a chartered...
