Rising insurance premiums putting more pressure on construction firms
MORE than 44,000 UK construction firms closed last year, according to new analysis from Mactavish, a specialist outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution expert.
The...
Clancy Consulting announces senior promotions
CLANCY Consulting has announced senior promotions in what the multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy said 'reinforces' a 'confident future' for the business.
The promotions include that of...
“Significant contribution” of hub projects outlined in annual report
THE value of hub East Central Scotland community infrastructure projects across Perthshire, Tayside, Forth Valley and Fife has grown to £617 million, new figures...
Aberdeen Council to review major projects amidst global supply chain issues
MAJOR Aberdeen City Council capital projects are to be reviewed and reprofiled due to the risk of potential delays due to supply chain issues...
Dunoon residential site brought to market
A residential development site with planning for 16 detached houses in Dunoon has been brought to the market by DM Hall at offers over...
Turner & Townsend to provide audit and monitoring service for Scottish Trunk Road Network
TRANSPORT Scotland has reappointed Turner & Townsend, in collaboration with PwC, Waterman and WSP, to provide the audit and monitoring service for the Scottish...
Edinburgh Boiler Company celebrates further framework success
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has secured a place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework.
The new public sector framework...
Labour shortages and insolvencies must not undermine sector productivity progress
PROFESSIONAL services firm Turner & Townsend is urging 'immediate action' to tackle the construction capacity crunch as the sector faces rising interest rates and...
Commercial production of innovative Scottish brick to begin as global interest rises
KENOTEQ is to begin the commercial production of millions of K-BRIQs as it receives enquiries from across the world for the low-carbon brick following...
Realise Energy Services announces investment partnership to boost growth plans
PERTH-based Realise Energy Services, a technical engineering specialist which maintains a large fleet of onshore wind turbines, has announced the launch of a new...
Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy
SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts.
Chris has been at the heart of...
New report highlights need for ‘more relational approach to procurement’
A new report from construction and property management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Scotland has suggested the industry is moving towards outcome-based procurement, but...
Momentum is building for Scottish construction industry to embrace conflict avoidance
SUPPORT is growing for further adoption of Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) techniques within the Scottish construction sector.
Last month, Project Scotland reported that a working...
Harbour Energy letting takes Aberdeen Grade A vacancy to lowest on record
HARBOUR Energy has secured 34,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office space at Aberdeen's Prime Four Business Park.
The deal was brokered by Knight Frank,...
Energy Transition Zone helps power Aberdeen industrial property take-up
NEW research has revealed Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) accounted for 35% of the city’s take-up from industrial occupiers last year, helping to deliver...
Electric Heating Company marks milestone birthday with discount offer
THE Electric Heating Company (EHC) has announced plans to mark its 20th anniversary with a special birthday treat for customers.
Since its formation in 2005,...
Bancon Group ‘paves way’ for growth with four new director appointments
BANCON Group has announced the appointment of four new directors.
Senga Buntrock has joined from the energy sector, while Derek Wann, Ray Turner and Peter...
SELECT MD tells radio listenders of cash retentions issues
SELECT MD Alan Wilson has told a UK-wide radio audience that cash retentions 'disproportionately penalise small businesses' in the construction industry.
Speaking on the Thomas...
Galliford Try outlines commitment to electric car fleet
GALLIFORD Try has confirmed the business plans to provide only electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for its company car fleet in future.
The move forms...
Glasgow property market ‘robust and thriving’ despite surge in interest rates
NEW research has revealed that Glasgow's property market remains ‘robust and thriving' despite the surge in interest rates.
Estate agent Corum is reporting a 10%...
