Groundforce promotes new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has promoted the company's head of UK engineering design, Oliver Smith, to engineering director.
In his new role, he will be responsible for...
Construction work to begin on commercial vehicle facility in Ravenscraig
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a 38,000 sq ft commercial vehicle workshop and sales facility for Motus Commercials, part of...
DM Hall’s property services department targets further growth
DM Hall has announced its legal search and property services department increased its turnover by 13% in 2021 and is projecting further 'substantial' increases...
Builders welcome affordable housing increase but sound warning over materials and costs
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to delivering 10,000 extra affordable homes.
However, the trade body warned of 'deliverability concerns' across...
Report highlights how improved public investment in construction could support Scotland’s green recovery
SCOTLAND'S Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new report intended to help public bodies make decisions on where funding in construction gives the highest...
BCIS reports increase in building tender prices in Scotland
BUILDING tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.9% in the first quarter of 2025, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple...
Persimmon profits exceed £1 billion
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has announced a 4% rise in revenue to £3.74 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, and a 13% increase in...
Logistics giant agrees terms on Renfrew move
CANMOOR has announced it has welcomed Agility Logistics to Westway Park in a major deal for the developer.
Relocating from Linwood to Renfrew, Agility has...
BESA launches new jobs board to match skilled people with employers
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced a partnership with recruitment specialist PRS Recruitment to deliver a new online jobs board.
The move will...
UK construction output set for ‘gradual recovery’ this year and next
NEW research has revealed that UK construction output is set for a 'gradual recovery' this year and next, following two challenging years that have...
Scots businesses urged to check latest Brexit advice as transition period nears end
SCOTTISH businesses have been urged to ensure they are aware of the steps they need to take ahead of the EU transition period ending.
The...
Research shows construction workloads are rising across Europe
NEW research has revealed that construction activity in Europe continues to increase, with positive output growth being reported within all sectors.
The findings were revealed...
Lovell targets further Scottish growth with senior appointment
SARAH Fenton has been appointed regional commercial director for Lovell as the partnership housing developer targets further growth in Scotland.
Sarah joins Lovell’s Scotland office...
Glasgow housebuilder appoints provisional liquidators
MERCHANT Homes Partnerships has appointed provisional liquidators following 'particularly challenging' trading conditions.
The Glasgow-based housebuilder specialised in private and social residential housing and at its...
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...
Groundforce awarded first-place framework agreement by Scottish Water
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
DM Hall announces senior promotions
CHARTERED surveying specialist DM Hall has appointed two new partners, Steven Buist and Amanda Cameron, with immediate effect. The firm has also promoted Jonathan...
Construction and property consultancy appoints new regional director
THOMAS & Adamson has strengthened its senior team with an internal promotion.
Edinburgh-based Greig Fenton moves from the role of associate director to become regional...
CITB to pay apprenticeship grants in advance
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is making available advanced payment of apprenticeship attendance grants for second and third year apprentices
Annan firm’s innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ housebuilding sector
A new electric charge point has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the housebuilding industry.
Created by Annan-based Eco Group alongside a team of industry experts, the...
