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...
Merit Holdings adds to senior team in Scotland
MERIT Holdings has announced three new appointments to its Glasgow team as part of a plan to develop the firm's design and build business...
Springfield ‘delivered objectives’ despite challenging housing market backdrop
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported a 19.8% drop in revenue to £266.5 million for the financial year ended May 31, with demand impacted by high...
Deeside Timberframe confirms new MD appointment
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced the appointment of David Crawford as its new MD to lead a five-year growth plan.
He succeeds John Wright, who has...
Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
DM Hall joins Scottish Agritourism to support growth of rural businesses
CHARTERED surveying specialist DM Hall has joined Scottish Agritourism as a trade member, strengthening its commitment to supporting the growth and diversification of rural businesses...
Roofing contractors report busy start to the year despite materials and skills shortages
NEW research has found that the UK's roofing contractors have experienced growing workloads in the first quarter of 2021, but have been impacted by...
‘Rare development opportunity’ launched in Glasgow
CBRE has confirmed the launch to market of 100 Morrison Street in Glasgow, described as a 'rare redevelopment opportunity' in the area.
Occupying an entire...
Housebuilder adds to construction team with three senior appointments
AVANT Homes has made three new appointments to its construction team.
Bryan Galloway has been named construction director, while James Reid and Peter Forrester have...
Goodstone Living appoints McAleer & Rushe to build Leith BTR scheme
GOODSTONE Living has appointed McAleer & Rushe to build at least 338 homes for its next generation build-to-rent residential scheme in Leith.
The waterfront project,...
Roofing and cladding contractors face business survival fears over cost pressures
NEW research has found that 71% of roofing and cladding contractors fear for the survival of their business due to price inflation and soaring...
New MD takes the reins at Select Surveys
JAKE McCabe has been appointed managing director at utility surveying organisation Select Surveys.
McCabe has consulted for Select Surveys, now part of the LSBUD Group,...
Cost of refurbishment of Glasgow’s Govanhill Baths rises to £11.9m
THE refurbishment of Govanhill Baths is to receive a further £500,000 worth of funding from Glasgow City Council following project costs rising.
Difficulties linked to...
New construction equipment finance firm set to launch
A new finance company dedicated to construction plant and equipment is set to launch in the UK.
Hampshire-headquartered Construction Plant Finance claims to be the...
SRA Ventures acquires Dundee industrial estate
SRA Ventures has acquired a 2.5-acre multi-let industrial estate in Dundee, with plans to retain and refurbish two existing industrial buildings while also developing...
Electrical Engineering Training Foundation appoints new chair and board member
THE Electrical Engineering Training Foundation (EETF) has appointed a new chair and board member.
The EETF will now be led by Gordon McArthur, managing director...
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...
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...
Cruden’s financial results ‘demonstrate benefits of strategic changes’
HOUSEBUILDER Cruden has reported a rise in pre-tax profits to £4.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The firm posted a 'temporarily reduced'...
SDS officially recognised amongst the SME elite
SDS Limited has been selected by the London Stock Exchange as one of this year’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’.
SDS has been identified, from...
