Recruitment process underway for Highlands and Islands Enterprise chair
THE recruitment process to appoint a new chair for the board of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is underway.
Applications are currently being invited...
Devro announces £2.9m investment in North Lanarkshire base
DEVRO has commenced a £2.9 million project to reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity at its site in Moodiesburn.
The collagen casings manufacturer will install...
Trade body welcomes increased diversity amongst apprentice plumbers
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed it has seen 'markedly' increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited apprentice plumbers.
Alongside...
Tayport textiles business hails ‘outstanding’ results despite challenging market
A Tayport-based textiles company has announced a year of 'strong results and outstanding performance' despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and rising costs.
Scott and Fyfe started...
Funding secured after price volatility leaves charity build in jeopardy
AN Inverclyde horticulture charity has secured £400,000 to build a new community hub in Port Glasgow.
Launched in 1997, Parklea Branching Out grows fruit, vegetables,...
Glasgow developer bolsters senior management team
SIMPLY UK, a Glasgow-based real estate developer and owner of care home provider Morar Living, has announced an expansion of its senior management team.
Andy...
Construction businesses urged to build resilience in face of uncertain economic situation
TURNER & Townsend is advising the UK construction industry to target investment in innovation and productivity to help build resilience amid inflationary pressure and...
Engineering services provider appoints new academy lead
MULTI-disciplinary engineering services provider, Edwin James Group, has appointed Geoff Bruce to head up the EJ Academy.
The newly created role is part of the...
Interserve reports huge revenue rise
INTERSERVE has reported a 33% growth in revenue to £2.9 billion in its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Total operating profit rose...
Housebuilder steps up training opportunities in east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is offering experience and training opportunities in the east of Scotland to help young people pursue careers in construction.
Dandara East Scotland is...
SSE targets expansion into Europe with division moves
SSE's Solar and Battery team is 'entering a new era' as it joins SSE Renewables to progress the delivery of its near 2GW pipeline...
Perthshire-based contractor unveils new look
ABERUTHVEN-based Hadden Construction has revealed a new corporate look, having rebranded as the Hadden Group to reflect the "breadth, diversity and strength" of the business.
The...
Allied Surveyors Scotland adds to senior team in Inverness
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director in the firm's Inverness office.
Carla has over 20 years’ experience as...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
Profit Track accolade for Esh
ESH Group,which includes Livingston-based Esh Border Construction, has been placed 54 in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100.
The list ranks the UK’s private companies with...
Sisk completes acquisition of Farrans
JOHN Sisk & Son (Sisk) has completed the acquisition of Farrans Construction, in a move it says will unlock new opportunities for delivering major...
Keepmoat confirms appointment of new chief financial officer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has appointed Mark Dilley as chief financial officer (CFO).
Mark’s career spans more than 30 years. He previously held the position of CFO...
Akela Ground Engineering makes senior hire to help drive growth plans
AKELA Ground Engineering has appointed precast piling manufacturing specialist John Ward to support expansion of its precast manufacturing operations in England.
With over 35 years...
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...
Midlothian lighting specialist appoints three new directors
MIDLOTHIAN-headquartered Blackmoon Lighting has announced the appointment of three new directors following the retirement of founder Kenny Morrison.
Formed in 2004, Blackmoon specialises in concept...























