Trade body warns that political uncertainty must not ‘derail efforts’ to improve safety standards
SELECT has announced it is taking its campaign for regulation of the electrical industry to the Scottish Parliament this week.
The trade body has secured...
Glasgow-based property auction house hails record month
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions has registered a record month of sales with transactions totalling £5 million completed in February.
This figure is double the previous...
MPA announces new study ahead of the Scottish Aggregates Tax launch
MPA Scotland, which represents the majority of Scotland’s aggregates producers, has announced it has started research into the economic contribution of the industry, ahead...
Dalmarnock development receives £6.56m funding boost
A commercial space build in the Dalmarnock area of Glasgow is to receive £6.56 million in additional city deal funding, the city's council has...
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...
Thomas & Adamson confirms senior hire
EDINBURGH-headquartered construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, has appointed a new associate to oversee the building surveying team within...
Capital adds to senior team with new head of business development
LIVINGSTON-based Capital Service Solutions, a specialist commercial cleaning firm, has announced the appointment of Jill Thomson as head of business development.
Jill brings over 14...
21.2% rise in UK construction contract awards in August
THE total value of UK construction contract awards in August was £4.4 billion, based on a three-month rolling average, according to the latest edition...
Pacific Building unveils new brand identity to amplify ‘dynamic’ profile
PACIFIC Building has announced the launch of a new brand identity and completely updated website.
The new look marks a development of the original Pacific...
Framework appointment gives CCG a window of opportunity
CCG has secured a place on the new Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) WD1 Windows and Doors Framework.
WD1 is an amalgamation of two frameworks for...
Groundworks firm enters administration
J B Bennett (Contracts) Limited has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs.
The North Lanarkshire groundworks contractor provided renovation and refurbishment services...
CityFibre appoints new lead to spearhead £100m investment in Edinburgh
CITYFIBRE has appointed a new lead for its £100 million investment in supporting Edinburgh's smart city ambitions.
Paul Wakefield will spearhead the project to bring...
Rotating machine and engineering support services specialist confirms Aberdeen expansion plans
QUARTZELEC, a provider of rotating machine and engineering support services, has announced it is expanding its operations in the Aberdeen area.
A new waterside facility...
New study shows strong support for building industry to be licensed
ALMOST nine in ten SME builders want the UK Government to introduce new measures to help stamp out rogue traders.
In its latest State of...
Scotland’s public sector construction pipeline rises to £17 billion
THE number of building projects being submitted to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool continues to grow, with 12 more Scottish public bodies registering on...
Clark Contracts in major recruitment drive
CLARK Contracts has created 60 new jobs to support growth across Scotland.
The construction, refurbishment and maintenance contractor said the new roles reflect a “steady...
Balfour Beatty sees profits rise 69%
BALFOUR Beatty has seen profits skyrocket by 69% as it posts its half-year results.
The infrastructure group’s underlying profit from operations (PFO) has increased to...
Atkins confirmed as first occupier of Glasgow’s Atlantic Square Building 2
ENGINEERING and project management consultancy Atkins Limited has been announced as the first occupier for Building 2 at Atlantic Square in Glasgow.
A joint venture...
Trade body calls for ‘unprecedented surge in training and recruitment’ to meet infrastructure goals
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for an 'unprecedented surge in training and recruitment' to coincide with the UK Government’s announcement of...
Ogilvie strengthens senior management team
MARTIN Poole has been appointed estimating director at Ogilvie Construction.
The company said he will will be tasked with playing a key role in leading...
