BTO adds new partner to its construction & engineering team
BTO has announced that Ian McCann has joined the law firm as a partner in its construction & engineering team, headed by Fraser Hopkins.
Ian...
Donaldson Timber Engineering appoints lead engineer
DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the promotion of Lauren Brister to the role of lead engineer.
In her new role, Lauren will head up...
Balfour Beatty ‘well-positioned’ to capitalise on growing infrastructure market
BALFOUR Beatty has announced its 2022 half-year financial results, with the contractor reporting a 42% rise in underlying profit from operations at £85 million.
Revenue...
Architecture firm extends paid maternity and adoption leave to tackle sector gender ‘disparity’
GLASGOW-based firm Threesixty Architecture has announced it has introduced six months full pay maternity and adoption leave, in a bid to tackle ‘systemic’ gender...
Lime product specialist extends its reach in Scotland
THE managing director of We Sell Lime has spoken of the 'clear need' to introduce quality lime products to the Scottish market after the...
Hilton to open 200-room hotel at new AECC
Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200-room hotel at the new AECC.
Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference...
Sector brushes off ‘Brexit blues’ as output rises again
UK construction output has continued its recent recovery after increasing by 2.1% in Q3, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics...
UK builders hoping to ‘make the most’ of warmer summer months
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has described the latest UK construction activity stats as 'concerning'.
ONS Construction Output data for March again shows a...
Housebuilder adds to construction team with three senior appointments
AVANT Homes has made three new appointments to its construction team.
Bryan Galloway has been named construction director, while James Reid and Peter Forrester have...
SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment
THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...
Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
Linear Group on course for £85 million turnover this year
CONTRACTING and fit-out specialist Linear Group has announced that turnover grew to £73 million in 2021 as the business increased its workforce to 151...
New research highlights sector’s productivity ‘crisis’
NEW research from Turner & Townsend has laid bare industry concerns around political instability, a lack of confidence in the market to invest in new...
Balfour Beatty to postpone AGM
BALFOUR Beatty is postponing its AGM, which was due to be held on May 14, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The contractor said the move...
Commercial property specialist appoints new director
COMMERCIAL property investor Spectrum Properties has announced the appointment of Stephanie Roddie as a director.
A business and accountancy graduate of the University of the...
Sir Robert McAlpine back in profit despite ‘volatile market’
SIR Robert McAlpine has revealed a return to profit in the firm's latest financial results.
Announcing results for 2017-18, the contractor reported a profit of £6.7...
Pre-budget uncertainty impacts forecasts for UK construction output
THE Construction Products Association’s (CPA) Autumn Forecasts reveal that growth expectations for UK construction output have been revised 'substantially down' amid growing risks and...
Construction law specialist lands Aberdeen-based role
A lawyer who is said to specialise in major construction projects is returning to work for Burness Paull LLP in Aberdeen, having played a major...
Energy Training Academy strengthens board with non-executive marketing director
THE Energy Training Academy has announced the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director.
As MD of regenerative marketing firm Zebra Growth, Fitzpatrick has...
Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network
HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner.
Headquartered in Ballygawley,...
