Survey finds overwhelming support for mandatory licensing for builders
NEW research has revealed that 81% of homeowners across Britain back mandatory licensing for builders to set minimum competency standards.
The survey, commissioned by the Federation...
DM Hall confirms double appointment
CHARTERED surveying business DM Hall has announced two senior appointments.
Stephanie Stewart has been named marketing manager, while Martin Watt becomes compliance and support manager.
Bringing over...
Balfour Beatty powers into 2021 with ‘strong’ order book and ‘robust’ balance sheet
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed the business expects to deliver financial results in line with expectations for the full year, despite the challenges brought about...
Cala performance exceeding expectations so far in 2022
CALA Group has hailed a 'very strong' first half of 2022 in a trading update issued for the six months to 30 June 2022.
The...
Scottish construction employment rises 5%
NEW figures from the Office for National Statistics show employment in the Scottish construction industry increased by 9,000 to 176,000 during the three month period...
SBHA appoints new director of development
SBHA has announced the appointment of Emma Garry as the organisation's new director of development.
SBHA owns and manages more than 5,600 homes across the...
Turner & Townsend warns against compromising net zero goals in face of economic pressures
A new report from Turner & Townsend has revealed that the threat of recession should not prompt construction firms to compromise on their sustainability...
Balfour Beatty launches evolved sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has launched its evolved sustainability strategy, which expands the firm's sustainability focus areas to help drive meaningful impact in the communities in...
Trade body backs consultation findings on cash retentions
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Scotland has welcomed the results of the Scottish Government's consultation on cash retentions.
The trade body said analysis of...
Edinburgh bid and tender specialist breaks £1m turnover barrier
EDINBURGH-based bid and tender specialist AM Bid has broken the £1 million turnover barrier for the first time in its seven-year history.
Following what the...
Scaffold business appoints new HSQE manager
JR Scaffold has appointed Ronnie Charters as HSQE manager.
He brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, and is a well-known figure...
Architect ready for 2014 start on new school site
ALLAN Murray Architects has taken the wraps off the first images of its designs for an Edinburgh school.
Boroughmuir High School will be built on...
Springfield reports revenue growth as it looks to capitalise on north of Scotland opportunities
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced in its latest trading update that it expects to report profit before tax for FY 2025 in line with current...
Turner & Townsend’s Aberdeen team relocates to city centre office
TURNER & Townsend's Aberdeen team has relocated to a modern, city centre office at Marischal Square.
The business said the move reinforces its long-term commitment...
Sustainability focus tipped to bolster Scottish construction activity over coming years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland’s construction market is expected to see workloads increase steadily over the coming years, supported by a strong pipeline...
Hochtief secures major North Lanarkshire Council infrastructure contract
HOCHTIEF has secured a major North Lanarkshire Council contract to deliver improvement, maintenance, and investment work across the region's roads, footpath, and bridge networks.
The...
Springfield Properties expects full year profit increase
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has issued a trading update for the year to 31 May, ahead of its full year results in September.
The company said...
Robertson unveils its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy
ROBERTSON has launched its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy.
The contractor said it has positioned its strategy around three key themes; Our People; Our Partners and Our...
Interserve posts £94m loss following Energy from Waste exit
Support services and construction group Interserve has reported losses of £94.1 million for 2016.
The group has attributed the loss to its exited Energy from...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
