New initiative helps firms prepare for BIM deadline
A free training and awareness programme is to be launched in a bid to help Scottish construction firms prepare for BIM Level 2.
Delivered by...
A. Alexander Group targets renewables market with newly created role
CHRIS Divers has been appointed to the newly created role of renewables project manager at Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary contractor A. Alexander Group.
With over ten years...
Occupier demand increases for commercial property in Scotland
NEW research has found occupier demand for commercial property in Scotland has risen for the first time since Q2 2022.
The findings were revealed in...
SSG Group expands portfolio with acquisition of heavy lifting specialist
STERLING Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has completed the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa.
The six-figure deal marks the fifth acquisition completed by SSR...
Anderson Strathern launches new specialised construction dispute team
INDEPENDENT law firm Anderson Strathern has strengthened its construction dispute resolution offering with the addition of a new specialised team.
The four-strong team, led by...
Expanding trade at Fife’s Banbeath Industrial Estate
HOWDENS Joinery is set to open a 'spacious' unit at Banbeath Industrial Estate in Leven as it continues its expansion.
The supplier of kitchens, bedrooms,...
Trade bodies back call for withdrawal of Reverse Charge VAT legislation
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, has joined a range of other trade associations in backing an Early Day Motion (EDM)...
Silver Birch Interiors appoints new business development manager
SILVER Birch Interiors has appointed Derek Dobbins as business development manager.
He brings almost 40 years of industry experience to the position, having held senior...
BE-ST appoints new stakeholder engagement team with focus on skills
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the appointment of a new stakeholder engagement team, co-headed by Danielle Miller and Kirsty Duncan.
The team...
Scottish firms invited to supply chain event for £2bn wind farm
SCOTTISH firms are being invited to an online event to find out about opportunities on the construction of the £2 billion Inch Cape offshore...
Aggregate Industries appoints new Spadeoak MD
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed a new MD for Spadeoak, its specialist contracting business.
Victoria Smith, who has been with Aggregate Industries for...
City Access Scaffolding appoints new commercial director
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the appointment of Ross Archibald as its new commercial director.
The Bonnyrigg-based company said that it was clear Ross was...
New leadership team sees ‘strong growth’ for B&W Engineering’s Edinburgh Office
BLACK & White (B&W) Engineering has announced 'strong growth' in Scotland since the business opened its Edinburgh office in 2021.
The office was established by...
NASC launches sector insurance services and reveals ‘surge’ in membership
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of NASC Insurance Services, offering bespoke insurance solutions exclusively for the sector.
Designed specifically for...
CCG records “most successful” year to date
CCG has recorded a record turnover of more than £144 million - an increase of 6.2%.
The Cambuslang-headquartered construction and manufacturing business revealed pre-tax profit...
Story hails record year for new homes in Scotland and Cumbria
STORY Homes has announced it has built and sold a record 474 new homes in Scotland and Cumbria in the 2022/23 financial year.
From Pentland...
JRA appointed to reconfigure British Medical Association’s Edinburgh HQ
JOHN Robertson Architects (JRA) has been appointed to reconfigure the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland headquarters at Edinburgh's 14 Queen Street.
The Grade A-listed 14 Queen...
Research shows contractors are embracing digital transformation
THE National Federation of Builders (NFB) has found that the 'vast majority' of its contractors have implemented a digital transformation.
Furthermore, a 'substantial majority' found...
New website and subscription service launched by SBCC
The Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has created a new website that offers visitors a range of practical advice and help.
Bancon Homes appoints technical and planning director
BANCON Homes has promoted Andy Stewart to the role of technical and planning director.
A qualified architect and certified Passivhaus designer, Andy brings experience in...
