Drum Property Group targets regional growth with new appointment

DRUM Property Group has said it is eyeing 'continued' UK regional growth, following the appointment of Adam Russell as investment director. The firm said Mr...

Linear Group appoints MD to head up new venture

LINEAR Group has launched a new business, called Linear Design & Construct (LDC), which will be headed up by Ryan Broadley, who is joining the...
Lesley Peaty

Scottish businesses appointed to £80m roofing framework

20 roofing and construction businesses - including 11 in Scotland - have been appointed to an £80 million framework to carry out public sector...

Hardies introduces dedicated energy service

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has launched a dedicated energy service in anticipation of tighter regulations in relation to the energy performance of properties. Headed...
Ian Hoad

Keepmoat appoints new CEO

KEEPMOAT has promoted divisional chairman Ian Hoad to the role of CEO, succeeding Tim Beale who has stepped down following eight years with the...

Scaffolding firm looks to Step up expansion plans after Glasgow relocation

Stepup Scaffold UK is targeting significant growth after relocating from Linwood to a 76,500 square foot site in Govan, Glasgow. Director Simon Russell told Project...

Housebuilder appoints new land and planning manager

MUIR Homes has announced the appointment of Nicola McCowan Hill as land and planning manager. In her new role, she will be tasked with identifying,...

Glasgow consultancy invests in larger premises

Pick Everard has appointed a new director and invested in larger premises in Glasgow.

Etex acquires Stirling insulation specialist Superglass

BUILDING materials manufacturer Etex has completed the acquisition of Stirling-based insulation producer Superglass. With this deal, Etex extends its European footprint for insulation beyond its...

Business case approved for build of £5.8m active travel bridge in Levenmouth

PLANS for the build of a £5.8 million active travel bridge in Levenmouth have taken a 'significant' step forward, Fife Council has said. The news...

McBains confirms raft of senior management changes

PROPERTY, construction and design consultancy McBains has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure following last year's acquisition by German investment firm...

Research shows strong growth in Scottish build-to-rent market

NEW research published by the British Property Federation (BPF) has revealed that the number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across...
Katy MacAskill, Dentons

Many Scottish firms ‘unprepared’ for new fraud prevention obligations

THE UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence comes into force today, but many Scottish businesses remain 'underprepared' to comply with their legal obligations,...
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First CCPI demand-side supporters announced

A raft of contractors, developers and housebuilders are backing the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) after signing a pledge to work with their...

New commercial director appointed by akp

CONTRACTOR akp has promoted commercial manager Moira Murdoch to the role of commercial director. The move follows the recent announcement that founding partner Ian McEwan taking...

CBRE restructures leadership team in Scotland

REAL estate advisor CBRE has restructured its leadership team in Scotland following a strategic review of the business. The organisation said the aim is to...

Glasgow factor expands into Edinburgh

GLASGOW-based property management specialist Taylor & Martin has opened an Edinburgh office. David Jones, formerly of James Gibb and Hacking and Patterson, has been appointed...

Wemyss Properties completes first industrial property development acquisition

WEMYSS Properties has completed its first industrial property development acquisition at Hagmill Road, adjacent to Centrum Business Park in Coatbridge. The 1.81-hectare site was purchased...

Kirkcaldy shopping centre set for new lease of life

THE Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy is set for a new lease of life after being purchased for £310,000 by Evergold. The centre was put...

Wolseley set to complete Kooltech acquisition after CMA agreement in principle

WOLSELEY is set to complete the acquisition of Kooltech after an agreement in principle was reached with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA...