Construction Products Association revises down UK growth forecasts for 2026
FORECASTS for UK construction output growth have been revised down in the Construction Products Association’s winter forecasts.
Overall construction output is now expected to rise...
HFD Offices secures ‘UK first’ quality accreditation
HFD Group has announced that its serviced offices arm has become the first organisation in the UK to achieve a new global standard for...
MAK Contracts adds new division to put ‘finishing touches’ to projects
MAK Contracts has announced the launch of its newest division: MAK DEC.
The division will offer clients a taping, painting and finishing service to complete...
Scots businesses urged to check latest Brexit advice as transition period nears end
SCOTTISH businesses have been urged to ensure they are aware of the steps they need to take ahead of the EU transition period ending.
The...
Housebuilder steps up training opportunities in east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is offering experience and training opportunities in the east of Scotland to help young people pursue careers in construction.
Dandara East Scotland is...
Naylor Drainage MD appointed president of BPF Pipes Group
CHRIS Ainger, MD of Naylor Drainage, has been appointed president of the BPF Pipes Group.
His career includes senior roles in quality, health and safety,...
Savills appoints new head of valuation in Scotland
SAVILLS has appointed Graeme Fraser as head of valuation in Scotland.
He will work closely with Craig Timney in his new role as head of...
Slowdown in Scottish construction market as rising costs and uncertainty weigh on expectations
THE marked slowdown in the Scottish construction market continued in the latest quarter, with surveyors now pointing to the weakest period of growth since...
Scottish surveyors remain ‘cautious’ about construction outlook
SCOTTISH construction activity fell in the first quarter of 2024 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor.
The research found...
Latest FMB figures show builders’ output recovering
THE Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) latest state of trade survey for Q2, 2024 has shown signs of stability within the UK building industry,...
Strategic partnership valued at £20m to accelerate growth in north east
SCOTTISH Enterprise and Energy Transition Zone (ETZ Ltd) have entered a strategic partnership valued at up to £20 million to help accelerate Scotland’s energy...
Glasgow property management firm adds to senior head
GLASGOW-based Park Property Management has appointed Scott Cochrane as head of property management.
He joins from James Gibb who acquired Life Property Management. Prior to...
Procast marks milestone with raft of new contracts in north of Scotland
PROCAST Group is celebrating one year since establishing a permanent base in Aberdeen with a raft of new contract wins in the north of...
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long
By Calum Melville, CEO of Edison Capital
Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contractors out of business? This is...
UK immigration reforms could exacerbate Scottish construction skills shortages
PLANS to limit immigration into the UK could add to skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors...
Pacific Building unveils new brand identity to amplify ‘dynamic’ profile
PACIFIC Building has announced the launch of a new brand identity and completely updated website.
The new look marks a development of the original Pacific...
Allied Surveyors Scotland acquires Edinburgh Commercial Property
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has acquired the business and goodwill interests of Edinburgh Commercial Property (ECP).
Leith-based ECP, which has been led by founder and owner...
Contracts awarded on project to transform former defence bases into residential sites
THE Ministry of Defence (MOD) has appointed a range of strategic advisors to support the redevelopment of its former defence bases into residential sites.
The...
Construction employment at lowest level since June 2017
SCOTTISH construction employment has hit a two-year low, according to figures highlighted by the Scottish Building Federation.
Overall performance of the industry north of the...
Tilbury Douglas confirms senior appointment
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Martyn Smith as the firm's new commercial director.
He was most recently commercial director at Ferrovial Construction, while earlier in his...
