New GRAHAM office in Cumbria

Contractor opens new office in Cumbria to serve civils and building divisions

GRAHAM has opened a new office in Cumbria, which will be utilised by the contractor's civil engineering and building divisions. Located at the Phoenix Enterprise...

Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn to step down later this year

BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Leo Quinn will step down from the board later this year, after over 10 years as group chief executive. He...

Strong growth predicted despite public housing slowdown

CONSTRUCTION output has been tipped to increase 13.2% by 2017 and private housebuilding is expected to be a key driver of this growth according to the latest...

Door ‘not closed’ on first-time buyers despite end of Help to Buy scheme

BARRATT Developments has highlighted the benefits of the First Home Fund following the news that the Scottish Government will not be supporting the continuation...

Housing developer appoints new land manager

LOVELL Homes has appointed Clark Crosbie as its new land manager. Clark began his career in architecture before becoming land manager at Taylor Wimpey. He...

Scots business leaders urged to provide ‘earn and learn’ opportunities

SCOTTISH business leaders have been attending a conference in Rosyth hosted by The 5% Club to encourage firms to embed ‘earn and learn’ training opportunities...

“Significant” Scottish contribution aids GRAHAM performance

GRAHAM has announced a 36% rise in turnover to £767.5 million for the 2017/18 financial year. The construction, facilities management and project investment group also reported...
Causeway Donseed

Bowercross Construction establishes financial accountability with biometric solution

Hamilton-based Bowercross Construction are the latest construction company to reap the rewards after implementing the Causeway Donseed biometric labour management solution on site.

Pagabo announces lead providers for professional services UK and Scotland frameworks

MULTI-disciplinary construction consultancies AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend have been named as the lead providers for two upcoming professional services frameworks from Pagabo. The frameworks...

Glasgow developer ramps up growth plans with senior appointments

GLASGOW-based developer Structured House Group (SHG) has stepped up expansion plans after relocating to larger premises and appointing several new senior staff members. The company,...
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Trade body encouraged by new chancellor’s emphasis on housing and planning

HOMES for Scotland has welcomed new UK chancellor Rachel Reeves' emphasis on housing delivery and the planning system - and urged the Scottish Government...

Scottish Property Federation appoints new chair

KEVIN Robertson has been appointed chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF). The MD of KR Developments succeeds Michaela Sullivan RTPI, who joins East Lothian Council as head...

Cushman & Wakefield confirms Scottish promotions

CUSHMAN & Wakefield has strengthened its Scottish operation with two promotions. Claire Peebles and Conor Nisbet, who are both based in the Glasgow office, have...
Aurora, Glasgow

Refurbished Glasgow office secures another major occupier

GRANT Thornton UK LLP has become the latest major occupier to take space at Glasgow’s recently refurbished Aurora office development at 120 Bothwell Street,...

Interserve takes “major step” to securing firm financial platform

INTERSERVE has announced that an agreement in principle has been reached on commercial terms for a financing deal following discussions with lenders and other...

Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification

NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...

Angus timber manufacturer marks 150-year milestone

ANGUS-based timber manufacturer, Alexander Sturrock (Sturrock’s Joinery), has announced the firm is celebrating 150 years in business. The company has been in the ownership of...
Glasgow

Glasgow launches promotional body to unlock city’s potential

GLASGOW City Council has launched a new promotional body to serve as Glasgow's 'voice to the world' as it aims to unlock the city's...

Construction business appoints national education director

TILBURY Douglas has appointed Ben Hull as national education director. He has more than 20 years' experience within Tilbury Douglas, most recently as regional design...

Balfour Beatty begins work on SSEN Transmission projects

BALFOUR Beatty has begun work on the development of nine electricity transmission projects across the north of Scotland. The work forms part of SSEN Transmission's pathway...