Scotland sees huge rise in industrial property investment
THE industrial property market in Scotland thrived last year, according to newly released figures.
Stats from property consultancy Knight Frank showed total investment rose dramatically...
Realise acquires Northern Ireland O&M division of Optinergy Ltd
PERTH-based Realise Energy Services has completed the acquisition of Optinergy Ltd, the Northern Ireland medium wind turbine operation and maintenance arm of Optinergy Ltd...
Rising energy costs to see Tesco install solar panels on large stores
TESCO has unveiled plans to install solar panels on its large stores over the next three years.
The retailer said that onsite power generation will...
Development team appointed for Montrose ZeroFour innovation hub
CROWN Estate Scotland’s ZeroFour innovation hub at Montrose has awarded seven contracts to four Scottish-based companies.
The delivery team, which now comprises an architect, cost...
CPD module highlights impact of natural light in design of the built environment
THE role of natural daylight in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity when designing the built environment is the subject of a new professional learning...
Livingston contractor lands place on property maintenance and refurbishment framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has announced it has secured a place on Scotland Excel’s property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
Appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades,...
Bell to deliver Johnstone retail park development
BELL Building Projects has been appointed main contractor to develop Paton’s Mill Retail Park in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
4th Developments, owners of the former shoelace mill site,...
Oscrete confirms trio of new appointments
CONCRETE admixtures specialist Oscrete has announced that Karen Burke, territory manager for Scotland and the north, will assume the role of acting regional sales manager...
Keller Group hails record financial performance in 2025
GEOTECHNICAL specialist Keller Group has reported a record financial performance in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Global group revenue rose...
Pagabo confirms suppliers for new professional services frameworks
FRAMEWORK provider Pagabo has announced the 116 suppliers appointed to its two new professional services frameworks covering Scotland and all remaining areas of the...
Innovative road repair specialist secures two-year Highland Council contract
THERMAL Road Repairs has secured a two-year patching repair contract worth a seven-figure sum with the Highland Council.
The appointment of the Crewe-headquartered firm follows...
CBRE Scotland supports Delta Energy Systems’ move into Rutherglen
CBRE Scotland has advised Delta Energy Systems (UK) on its relocation to One Rutherglen Links.
The new Scottish headquarters is designed to support Delta's long-term...
Reuse of broken wind turbine parts could generate billions for economy
THE reuse, refurbishment, and reengineering of broken wind turbine parts could create 20,000 UK jobs and a multi-billion pound supply chain, a new coalition...
Procurement firm’s social value measurement ‘tops £1 billion’
PROCUREMENT company Pagabo has announced it has broken through the £1 billion barrier in terms of social value.
The milestone comes at a time when...
Commercial property consultancy strengthens Edinburgh team
EUAN Kelly has been appointed a partner in Knight Frank's Edinburgh office.
He re-locates from the commercial property consultancy’s London HQ, where he was part...
Jobs go as north east firms enter administration
HUNTLY-based Deveron Homes and Deveron Construction have entered administration after "market conditions and contract delays" caused the businesses to cease trading.
Five of the firms'...
A good start
The Year of Natural Scotland got off to a start with a £2.9m cash pot for projects in National Parks. First Minister Alex Salmond...
SME builders ‘feeling the pinch’ as cost and labour pressures grow
BUILDERS are experiencing a drop in profits as economy pressures rise, according to new research.
The most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation...
Carillion goes into liquidation
CONSTRUCTION giant Carillion has gone into liquidation. The Official Receiver has been appointed by the court as liquidator along with partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers who have...
BE-ST appoints deputy CEO to help drive zero carbon ambition
DOUGLAS Morrison has been named as the new deputy CEO of Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST).
The organisation said the newly created leadership position...
