Pandemic impact hits sales of construction equipment
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 39% in the first six months of the year compared with the same...
Barratt on course to complete over 18,000 homes during financial year
BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong build performance' after releasing its half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2021.
The housebuilder revealed 341 construction...
Ryden expands professional services offering in Scotland
RYDEN has announced an expansion of its professional services offering following strategic hires and the integration with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) in Scotland.
The enlarged...
Ralph Sayer expands senior team with double appointment
EDINBURGH-based solicitors and estate agents, Ralph Sayer, has announced it is targeting continued growth with the appointment of two senior members of staff.
Kimberley Mackay...
Construction still battling a ‘difficult’ economic climate
THE 1.9% fall in construction output is a warning that the sector is still battling a 'difficult' economic climate, the Federation of Master Builders...
Edinburgh-based Ralph Sayer accelerates growth plans
EDINBURGH-based solicitors and estate agents, Ralph Sayer, is accelerating its growth plans amid a 'busy summer of deals'.
With staffing levels currently sitting at 25,...
Galliford Try hails ‘positive’ outlook for sector as group posts £11.4 million profit
GALLIFORD Try has posted a pre-tax profit of £11.4 million on revenue of £1,125 million for the financial year ended June 30 2021.
The contractor...
John Heaney Electrical sees surge in turnover and profits
JOHN Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the Livingston-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC firm, has recorded a 51% increase in turnover to £11.5 million for the...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction...
Trade body urges members to take part in retentions consultation
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) its urging its members to participate in the Scottish Government’s cash retentions consultation.
The trade body is hoping that legislation...
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...
Lomond acquires Purplebricks’ rental portfolio in Scotland
LOMOND has acquired the entire rental portfolio of Purplebricks in Scotland.
The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will see all the properties transfer from the...
Glasgow Commonwealth Games legacy highlighted ten years on
THE direct legacy of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has been highlighted ten years on from the international event.
Urban regeneration company, Clyde Gateway, has created...
Caley Timber and Building Supplies adopts employee ownership model
A Highland timber and building supplies business has secured the future of 24 jobs with a switch to employee ownership.
Caley Timber and Building Supplies...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Avant appoints new site manager at Stewarton development
AVANT Homes Scotland has appointed a new site manager at its Draffen Park development in Stewarton, Ayrshire.
Lynne Scullion has been promoted to the role...
Knight Property Group acquires six-acre development site at Hillington Park
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the purchase of a six-acre site in Hillington Park, Glasgow, which will be transformed - subject to planning -...
Morrison secures place on £250m University of Strathclyde framework
MORRISON Construction has been appointed as a primary contractor on the £250 million University of Strathclyde major building works framework.
The framework is for an...
Kingdom appoints consultants to new framework to support affordable homes delivery
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has appointed a number of consultants to its new Consultant Services Framework to help support its new build...
Sustainable Edinburgh office development secures first pre-letting tenant
30 Semple Street, which has been described as one of Edinburgh’s newest and greenest office developments, has secured its first pre-letting.
Six months prior to...
