Latest FMB figures show builders’ output recovering
THE Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) latest state of trade survey for Q2, 2024 has shown signs of stability within the UK building industry,...
New report highlights CIOB’s social value
A new report highlighting the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) social value has been published by the organisation.
The findings show that, for every £1...
Bancon Group reports ‘marked improvement’ in margins despite pandemic challenges
BANCON Group has announced a 'robust' set of trading results despite the Covid-19 pandemic challenges.
The Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction business reported a 'marked improvement'...
Allied Surveyors Scotland acquires Edinburgh Commercial Property
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has acquired the business and goodwill interests of Edinburgh Commercial Property (ECP).
Leith-based ECP, which has been led by founder and owner...
Knauf Insulation completes major upgrade at glass mineral wool plant
KNAUF Insulation has completed a £40 million upgrade of its glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens, which features 'UK-first' forming technology.
The upgrade...
Housebuilder adds new sales and marketing director
BANCON Homes has appointed a new sales and marketing director.
Joanne (Jo) Skinner has joined the Aberdeenshire housebuilder from Barratt Homes, where she held the post of sales...
Electrical trade associations urge members to plan ahead amidst materials shortage
SELECT and the ECA has issued joint alerts to members warning them about extended delays in acquiring materials due to shortages.
The advice by the...
Morrison Construction secures £9m Pollok Stables and Sawmill contract
MORRISON Construction has been awarded the £9 million Glasgow City Council contract to take forward the next stage of the refurbishment of the A-listed...
Highland wind farms expected to contribute £485m to UK economy
FOUR wind farms in the Highlands are expected to contribute £485 million to the UK economy over their operational life, SSE Renewables has revealed...
Return to office working helps drive lettings activity
THE serviced offices arm of HFD Group has reported a 'positive' start to 2022, with a number of new lettings at Strathclyde Business Park...
Glasgow firm secures Elderpark Housing gas contract
CITY Technical Services (UK) has been appointed by Elderpark Housing as its new gas contractor.
The Glasgow-based company took over the contract to service tenants'...
New BESA president urges businesses to embrace digital age
CLAIRE Curran, MD of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2023/24.
Described as a 'progressive...
PR agency unveils growth plans after a decade of building relations
PR and communications agency Building Relations PR, which specialises in the housebuilding and construction sector, is celebrating 10 years in business this month and...
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...
Workshop investment pays off for Pacific Building
PACIFIC Building has revealed that its new bespoke joinery workshop is now fully operational and 'starting to pay for itself' after the company secured...
Breedon hints at further acquisitions
BREEDON Aggregates said the business is “confident” of meeting 2016 market expectations after announcing its unaudited interim results for the six months ending 30...
Malcolm Fraser Architects closes down
Malcolm Fraser Architects has announced it ceased trading on August 21as a result of being unable to make the business profitable.
The practice was established...
Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects
THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in the...
Hardies appoints new associate QS
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced that John Tulloch has been promoted to the role of associate quantity surveyor.
He joined Hardies’ Dunfermline office...
Cruden Building confirms double appointment
CRUDEN Building has made two new appointments in the form of Terri Chisholm as chief buyer and Colin Bain as maintenance contracts manager.
Terri Chisholm...
