Commercial property auction to include sites across Scotland

27 commercial property lots across Scotland will be up for action during a live online broadcast on Wednesday December 7. Shepherd Chartered Surveyors revealed remote bidding...
Fiona Hodgson, chief executive of SNIPEF

Confidence in UK economy hits record low among plumbing and heating firms

NEW research has found that confidence in the UK economy among plumbing and heating firms has dropped to its lowest level since reporting began. The...
Jon Dunwell, Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood reports highest turnover in near 100-year history

MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported the company's highest turnover in its almost 100-year history, rising 25% to ÂŁ128 million in 2023. Part of the Morris...

Bellshill construction business secures funding to boost green credentials

BELLSHILL-based construction firm LS Contracts has secured a six-figure funding sum from UKSE to help accelerate its sustainability credentials. The company has enjoyed steady growth...
Leo Quinn

Balfour Beatty powers into 2021 with ‘strong’ order book and ‘robust’ balance sheet

BALFOUR Beatty has revealed the business expects to deliver financial results in line with expectations for the full year, despite the challenges brought about...

Architecture practice secures government-backed loan to help mitigate Covid impact

AWARD-winning architecture practice 3DReid has secured a loan from Barclays through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Acquired in anticipation of a potential contraction...

RLF Scotland on course for bumper year

2015 is shaping up to be a year of growth for RLF Scotland, with over ÂŁ400 million of Cost and Project Management Consultancy projects...
Michael Conroy, partner at Harper MacLeod LLP

Industry briefing to tackle construction sector’s hot topics head-on

SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month. The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event...

Scottish projects boost Kier financial results

KIER Construction Scotland has reported a "strong" performance from them has contributed to the overall Kier Group's financial results, which revealed group revenue is...

Trade body launches conditional memberships in response to ‘surge’ of interest

SELECT has launched a new enrolment scheme allowing firms to join the trade association and enjoy the benefits of full membership, despite ongoing Covid-19...
Artist's impression of Clyde Metro station at Glasgow Airport

Mott MacDonald appointed to deliver ‘crucial’ stage in Clyde Metro plans

MOTT MacDonald has been selected to provide consultancy services for two critical elements of the case for investment for the proposed Clyde Metro. The multi-billion-pound...

Edinburgh Boiler Company promotes Dougie Bell to MD

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has appointed Dougie Bell as managing director, with founder and previous MD Mark Glasgow becoming chairman. Bell, who steps up...

Contractor to host Meet the Buyer event in Fife

THE JR Group is to welcome local SMEs to a Meet the Buyer event in Fife as it looks for local businesses to help...

Business Minister praises Clyde Gateway regeneration progress

SCOTLAND'S business minister has visited Clyde Gateway as a growing number of firms set up base in the regeneration area. Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Business,...

Profit and turnover up at James Donaldson & Sons

Fife-based timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has announced strong end of year results. Turnover for the year to March 2015 increased by...

Hardies completes acquisition of Aberdeen quantity surveying practice

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has acquired Aberdeen-based quantity surveying practice BDG Thomson Gray. The move has been described as bolstering Hardies’ offering in the...

Sequestration limit change could lead to flurry of bankruptcies

THE reduction of the limit for sequestration proceedings at the end of this week could spark a flurry of smaller businesses in Scotland being...

Westminster debate addresses ‘growing problem’ of rogue builders

THE problem of rogue builders was explored during a Westminster Hall debate, led by Mark Garnier MP. MPs from across the political spectrum came together...

CALA Homes (East) appoints new MD

CRAIG Lynes has been appointed managing director of CALA Homes (East), succeeding David McGrath who was named regional chairman earlier this year. CALA Homes (East),...

Hart Builders appoints new commercial director

ANDY McLinden has been appointed commercial director at Hart Builders. Andy was previously regional managing director for ISG Northern and the move has been described...