Demand for commercial property in Scotland rises
INCREASED demand in the office sector provided a welcome boost for Scotland's commercial property market in the last quarter.
The findings were revealed in the...
Riddell PM founder hands over reins to his sons
DUNFERMLINE-based construction business, Riddell PM, has announced it is transitioning to its next chapter as company directors Dave and Doreen Riddell step down from...
UK interest rate cut a ‘positive signal’
THE finance director at Muir Group has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates to 4%, describing the move as 'another...
Financial impact of Covid-19 on Edinburgh tram project revealed
A final economic case for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been released by the city's council.
The final business case includes the impact of...
Decade-long fund for energy efficiency projects helped create over 5,100 jobs
A decade-long fund which provided commercial loans to infrastructure and energy efficiency projects has brought 'major' social, economic, and environmental benefits across the country,...
Scotch Whisky Investments unveils plans for ‘iconic’ HQ in Fife village
SCOTCH Whisky Investments (SWI) has unveiled plans for the delivery of a new mixed-use development in Falkland, Fife.
The proposals include a new 'iconic' corporate...
Henry Brothers CR director awarded MBE
IAN Henry, CR director at construction company Henry Brothers, has been awarded an MBE on the King’s Birthday Honours list.
He has been recognised for...
Ex-Clark Contracts director retires from the business after almost 30 years
FORMER Clark Contracts director Iain Blair has retired from the business after almost three decades of service.
A qualified quantity surveyor, Iain started his career...
JDS secures another acquisition with worktop specialist
JAMES Donaldson & Sons Ltd (JDS) has completed another acquisition in the form of worktop specialist Stonecare.
Established in 1999, Glasgow-based Stonecare is a supplier...
Communications consultancy strengthens team following Muir Group appointment and double award win
GLASGOW-based Perceptive Communicators has achieved a major milestone after being appointed to provide strategic communications services for Muir Group, expanding its specialist team with...
‘New generation’ of office building in Aberdeen launched to market
CBRE has announced the launch to market of The Apex office development in Dyce, Aberdeen.
Acting alongside Graham and Sibbald, CBRE has been instructed to...
Consultancy appoints new Scottish head of building surveying
CONSTRUCTION and property consultants Summers-Inman has announced the promotion of Michael Pollock to head of building surveying (Scotland) as it targets expansion into new...
Procurement process begins for fifth A9 Dualling programme contract
THE procurement process is formally underway for the fifth A9 Dualling programme contract, for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project.
A contract notice published by Transport...
BESA’s annual conference moves to online platform
THE annual BESA national conference and exhibition is switching to an online format this year on November 4 and 5.
The association said the decision...
Contract awarded for £47.5m Peterhead substation
BALFOUR Beatty has landed a £47.5 million contract to design and build a 400 kV substation in Peterhead on behalf of SSEN Transmission.
The project...
Major names added to hub South West Tier 1 contractor stable
HUB South West has announced it has welcomed BAM Construct UK and Robertson Construction to its stable of Tier 1 contractors.
The move is part...
Housebuilder hails ‘excellent’ performance as profit and revenue increases
CALA Group is on course to deliver a 9% increase in revenue to £1.36 billion for financial year 2022.
The housebuilder has issued preliminary results ahead...
Global Energy Group rebrands and unveils plans for multi-million-pound HQ
GLOBAL Energy Group has announced it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known simply as ‘Global’.
Group companies, Global Port Services, Global Crane...
Renew to buy Scots rail contractor QTS for £80m
ENGINEERING services group Renew Holdings has announced the proposed acquisition of Scottish rail contractor QTS Group in a deal worth £80 million.
The group said the...
Breedon announces acquisition of Hull aggregates firm
Construction materials group Breedon has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Humberside Aggregates in a deal totalling £9 million.
The Hull-based independent sand...
