Balfour Beatty confirms landmark AI investment
BALFOUR Beatty has announced one of the largest AI investments of its kind in the UK construction and infrastructure industry.
The business is investing £7.2...
Cumbernauld manufacturer confirms raft of new hires and promotions
CUBE Glass has announced a series of hirings and promotions as the Cumbernauld manufacturer continues a period of growth.
The firm, which manufactures and installs...
Council could face compensation claim over Covid-related delays to school build
THE prospect of Balfour Beatty being entitled to compensation for Covid-related delays to the £42 million build of Lossiemouth High has been raised at...
Adverse weather a factor in “disappointing” output figures
UK construction output has experienced its biggest quarterly fall since August 2012, new research has revealed.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)...
Amey lands extension to Inverclyde lighting contract
AMEY has announced it has secured a year’s contract extension to repair and maintain street lights, road lighting and traffic sign lighting on behalf...
New MD for MGM Timber and James Donaldson Insulation
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Steve Galbraith as MD of two of its merchant retail and distribution subsidiary businesses, in addition to...
Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits.
The company's latest set...
Brodies strengthens Aberdeen team with double appointment
BRODIES LLP has announced the appointment of two new partners, based at the firm's Aberdeen office.
Elaine Farquharson-Black will strengthen the housebuilding and planning teams,...
Partnership marks £2m construction milestone for automated water treatment
OSSO, a provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, and ProMinent UK and Ireland, a manufacturer of metering components and systems, have announced their...
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...
Scotland’s engineering construction workforce tipped to rise by 24% in next five years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland's engineering construction industry (ECI) workforce could increase by 24% in the next five years.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training...
Ceiling systems specialist adds to Scottish sales team
ACOUSTIC ceilings manufacturer OWA has appointed Graeme Hudson as specification sales manager, in a role which will task him with providing support to customers...
Industry briefing to tackle construction sector’s hot topics head-on
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month.
The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event...
Management buyout of City Access Scaffolding completed
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the successful completion of a management buyout of the company.
Original co-founder, Mark Skinner, alongside fellow directors, Ryan Scott and...
Cash for Bay – Scottish Government funding
REGENERATION projects in Irvine Bay are to benefit from more than £5m worth of Scottish Government funding. A total of £5.2m has been granted...
Unite secures pay rise for thousands of electrical apprentices
UNITE has announced it has secured a pay uplift for thousands of electrical apprentices across the UK.
The apprenticeship wage increase was negotiated by the...
Four in the frame for Edinburgh tram extension
FOUR bidders are in the frame to deliver a major Edinburgh tram extension.
Edinburgh City Council revealed that BAM Colas Rail JV, Dragados, Farrans Sacyr Neopul JV,...
CR Smith reports seventh year of growth
WINDOWS, doors and conservatories company CR Smith has seen a rise in both turnover and profits for the seventh successive year.
The firm’s revenues for...
Balfour Beatty ‘substantially’ increases interim dividend as firm reports half-year results
BALFOUR Beatty has published its half-year financial results, which revealed a slight rise in turnover for the first six months of the year to...
Proposed Clyde Green Freeport tipped to create up to 30,000 new jobs
THE creation of a green freeport at the River Clyde could create up to 30,000 new jobs and attract £2.5 billion of capital investment,...
