Argyll innovator to bring sustainable bulk builders’ bag to global market
A project is nearing completion in Argyll to bring a new alternative to the single-use polypropylene bulk builders’ bag to global markets.
The project has...
Bucking the trend – Increased turnover at Strategic Team Group
CONSTRUCTION and property services firm Strategic Team Group has appointed Simon Lazenby group financial director. The move is part of an expansion of the...
Graham + Sibbald announces residential team promotions
CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has announced the promotions of Kevin Masson (Kilmarnock) to director and Luca Mancini (Glasgow) to associate.
Kevin joined...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
DM Hall ramps up growth plans with new and refurbished premises
CHARTERED surveying business DM Hall has announced a move to larger premises in Glasgow and a refurbishment of its head office in Edinburgh.
The firm has...
UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’
THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...
Concerns grow despite record output
NEW figures show a record output for the Scottish construction industry - but industry chiefs have warned that current growth levels are not sustainable...
Stantec report outlines ways to challenge negative perceptions of new towns
STANTEC has released a new report revealing how the development industry can change negative perceptions of new towns and bring forward the communities of...
Edinburgh’s economy outperforms London’s for first time
THE value of goods and services produced in Edinburgh per head of population has surpassed London's for the first time, according to economic data...
DM Hall expands into England for first time with new acquisition
DM Hall has announced plans to expand into the wider UK for the first time with the acquisition of Cumbria-based chartered surveyors Hyde Harrington.
The...
Build to rent investors to meet with Scottish Government
RETTIE & Co is to facilitate a meeting in London with key build to rent (BTR) investors and the Scottish Government to discuss the...
BTO makes senior appointment to construction team
BTO Solicitors LLP has appointed new partner Fraser Hopkins to its construction team.
Described by BTO as a specialist in risk and construction disputes, Fraser...
Scottish Government proposes new tax aimed at boosting use of recycled materials
DETAILS of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries has been published.
The proposals form...
Galliford Try confirms job cuts after construction review
GALLIFORD Try has confirmed personnel numbers will reduce by up to 350 following a review of its construction business.
The firm announced earlier this year...
Paisley contractor lands £40m of new business
CLARK Contracts has announced the business has secured over £40 million of new orders in the first trading quarter of 2021.
The contracts include the...
Glasgow company partners with America’s second largest utility firm
GLASGOW-based arbnco has partnered with US energy firm Southern Company to deploy its energy optimisation suite.
The move will aid the American firm in helping...
Ashwood Scotland co-founder announces retirement
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced that one of its original founders, Archie Meikle, will officially retire from the business on March 31.
A quarter of a...
Up to 52,000 construction firms set for tax cut worth up to £1,000
UP to 52,000 construction firms are to benefit from a tax cut worth up to £1,000, the UK Government has said.
It comes as the...
Success is no accident for GMG Contractors
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A Glasgow contracting firm that has put youth at the forefront of its business model for a quarter of a century is celebrating...
Groundforce expands Scottish shoring team with new area sales manager
GROUNDFORCE has strengthened its Scottish shoring team with the appointment of Stuart Clazey as area sales manager.
Stuart, who will cover the west of Scotland,...
