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Robertson Timber Engineering appoints new sales director

ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) has appointed David Jamieson as the firm's new sales director. He brings over 25 years' experience in the construction industry to...

Elgin businesses move into refurbished premises following shopping centre’s closure

SEVERAL businesses previously based in Elgin's now closed St Giles Centre have been relocated to refurbished premises in the town centre following an emergency...

Dunfermline fit-out specialist lands key role at £68m campus

DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a contract by Morrison Construction worth over £1 million to manufacture and install the fixed furniture for...
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Industry bodies clarify position on construction practices

THE new Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new guidance for Scottish construction firms to provide clarity following advice from First Minister Nicola...
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Boskalis set for Scottish offshore wind farm scheme

ROYAL Boskalis Westminster has been named preferred contractor to build a new wind farm 15km off the Angus Coast. The Dutch firm announced it has...
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CITB hails success of Employer Networks initiative

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative, which revealed a significant increase in learners being...

Turnover doubles in twelve months

ROBERTSON Group has seen its Timber Engineering business experience its most successful year in the past five years thanks to a string of new...

Portakabin targets growth in Scotland after appointing new divisional MD

PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has announced it is targeting growth across both the public and private sectors after appointing a new divisional MD. Rory Robertson, who previously...
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Robertson awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Employer Award

ROBERTSON has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Employer Award in recognition of its work to support the armed forces community through employment...

Council to progress byelaw restricting ‘right to roam’ at Scottish Center Parcs site

THE Scottish Borders Council has agreed to continue to progress a new byelaw restricting public access rights over land at Huntlaw and Muirfield Farm...

Simpson & Marwick announces East Lothian expansion

EDINBURGH-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick is targeting further growth in East Lothian with a six-figure investment in its North Berwick office. Spearheading the expansion...

Scottish commercial property rent disputes rise for first time since 2016

RESEARCH from Knight Frank has revealed that the number of commercial property rent disputes between landlords and occupiers in Scotland rose for the first...
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Sky is the limit

SCOTWOOD Interiors has announced a healthy start to its financial year with a raft of new business contracts across Scotland bringing more than £1million...

Transport Scotland confirms plans to relocate HQ to support sustainability goals

TRANSPORT Scotland is poised to relocate its headquarters to HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow. The move has been tipped to support the transport...

UK’s fishing infrastructure set for boost as £30m fund opens

BIDDING has opened for a share of a £30 million fund aimed at boosting the infrastructure of the UK fishing sector. It comes as part...

HFD Offices secures ‘UK first’ quality accreditation

HFD Group has announced that its serviced offices arm has become the first organisation in the UK to achieve a new global standard for...

Galliford Try lands double defence deal

GALLIFORD Try's building business has secured contracts in the defence sector worth a combined £30.9 million. The firm has been appointed by BAE Systems in...

Research reveals finding and retaining skilled staff is biggest worry for contractors

NEW research has revealed that finding and retaining skilled tradespeople is the biggest concern for employers in the building engineering services sector.  Despite problems caused...

CBRE appoints new Glasgow head

CBRE has announced that Tony Rosenthal has been appointed as the new head of its team in Glasgow. Tony, who has been with the business...
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RLB Edinburgh expands team following ‘highly successful’ quarter

CONSTRUCTION and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) has expanded its Edinburgh team following a 'highly successful' first quarter trading out of...