Study shows growth slows among Scottish construction SMEs
NEW research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has revealed that growth among smaller building firms north of the border has slowed for the...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of infrastructure investments business
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its infrastructure investments business.
He will have responsibility for the company’s £1.1 billion...
Ellon housebuilder sees turnover rise despite dip in profits
ELLON-based housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a 32% increase in turnover to £53.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
However, operating profit dipped...
Chair appointed for new RICS board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Martin Samworth FRICS to chair the new RICS board.
Martin has experience in real estate and...
Turner & Townsend to lead consultancy team on Wester Hailes regeneration
THE consultancy team has been named for the project to regenerate the Wester Hailes area.
Turner & Townsend will act as project managers, working with...
NorDan UK on track to meet £100 million turnover target
DOORS and windows manufacturer NorDan UK has announced a record year for the business after increasing turnover from £85 million to £96.9 million in...
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills, due for payment in 2020, for at...
Akela at the double with new housing contracts
AKELA Construction has secured two housebuilding contracts in Scotland's central belt worth over £15 million in total.
The developments will deliver a combined 295 new...
Glasgow studio appoints new MD
GLASGOW-based ICA, a studio of 60 architects and interior designers, has announced the appointment of Susannah Macneill as managing director.
Susannah has been with the business...
Up to 1,660 jobs to be created as Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal signed
UP to 1,660 jobs are to be created as a result of the signing of the £148.7 million Falkirk and Grangemouth growth deal, Falkirk...
Trio shortlisted for fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme
BALFOUR Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, and John Graham Construction Ltd have been shortlisted for the next section of the...
Historic Scottish surveying practices join forces
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors and Whyte & Barrie Chartered Surveyors have announced they have merged to create a practice 'unrivalled' in its delivery network of...
Cruden strengthens senior team with land director
CRUDEN has appointed land director Andrew Duncan to its senior team amidst a period of growth for the housebuilder.
Andrew brings almost two decades of...
CAN-do attitude for new confined spaces division
Structural engineering specialist CAN has announced the launch of a dedicated confined spaces division with a team of specialist technicians, estimators and project management staff.
Ex-Kier chief takes on new role at water mist fire suppression business
FORMER Kier Group CEO Haydn Mursell has been appointed as chair of water mist fire suppression business iMist following a £4.5 million investment by private...
Glasgow firm secures funding to help adapt to new ways of working
PVP Developments, which is currently delivering a £10million luxury apartment scheme in Yorkhill, Glasgow, is planning to re-open sites in the coming weeks after...
Multi-million pound Edinburgh deal ‘defies concerns’ about retail sector
THREE prominent retail and office buildings on Edinburgh’s George Street have been sold in a multi-million pound deal.
Broadlands Properties has acquired 86, 88, and...
Ayrshire energy efficiency specialist expands with new office opening
ENERGY efficiency specialist Green Home Systems has opened a new office base in Kilmarnock.
The expansion is said to mark a significant milestone in the...
287 jobs lost as Crummock collapses
BONNYRIGG-based construction firm Crummock has ceased trading with immediate effect, resulting in 287 redundancies.
The company, which offered a range of civil engineering and surface...
Clyde Gateway chief executive retires after 15 years in role
THE chief executive of urban regeneration specialist Clyde Gateway has retired from his role after almost 15 years.
Ian Manson has helped to deliver real...
