Double appointment boosts DM Hall’s Dumfries operations
DM Hall has appointed two more property professionals to its Dumfries office in the shape of Michael P Churm and Joseph Wemyss.
Michael P Churm,...
Accountancy firm warns construction sector of ‘perfect storm’ of economic challenges
A chartered accountancy firm has warned the construction sector of a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges putting pressure on their cashflow.
Mark Mulholland, of Wylie...
Amey secures £49 million North Lanarkshire highways contract extension
AMEY has announced that North Lanarkshire Council has extended its highways maintenance and management contract for a further three years until June 2024.
The firm...
UK ‘in the vanguard’ as construction markets across Europe tipped to recover this year
CONSTRUCTION markets across Europe are poised for a gradual recovery in activity beginning this year, following a two-year slump, Bain & Company has forecast...
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...
Donaldson Group launches online roof truss ordering service
THE Donaldson Group is introducing a new online roof truss ordering service called Donaldson Direct.
The timber specialist said the new platform provides a 'simple...
Summers-Inman secures places on four frameworks worth £180m
SUMMERS-INMAN is celebrating its award to four frameworks in Scotland valued at over £180 million.
A series of bid successes has seen the construction and...
New chief executive for Galliford Try
Galllford Try has confirmed the appointment of Peter Truscott as its new chief executive.
Peter is currently divisional chairman, south at Taylor Wimpey plc and a...
Canmoor secures major lettings at industrial estate near Glasgow Airport
CANMOOR Asset Management has secured major lettings at practical completion of two new speculatively developed buildings at Westway near Glasgow Airport.
The UK Government has...
Proposed Orkney wind farm would ‘reinvigorate’ Scotland’s supply chain
OFFSHORE consent applications have been submitted to the Scottish Government for the build of the West of Orkney wind farm.
The build, which is earmarked...
Regeneration specialist makes double senior management appointment
Regeneration specialist ENGIE has strengthened its senior management team with two new appointments.
Construction forecast tool tipped to support industry investment and jobs
A new online tool has been launched, designed to give the Scottish construction industry greater clarity of future public sector projects.
The Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool...
Scottish Procurement Alliance renews four frameworks
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is re-procuring four of its most successful frameworks: Schools and Community Buildings; Modular Buildings; Roofing; and Doors.
In...
Falls in ONS construction output ‘not reflected in industry surveys’
THE Office of National Statistics (ONS) today reported falls in construction output for Q4 of 2014 and Q1 of 2015, suggesting that the construction industry...
Moveable wall specialist sees ‘surge’ in demand for partitioning systems
MOVEABLE wall specialist Style Scotland has revealed it is seeing a ‘surge’ in demand, with sales up by 32% in the last quarter.
“This remarkable...
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.
Kier announces £245 million loss
KIER has announced a loss of £245 million before tax for the year ending 30 June 2019, whilst also warning that Brexit could negatively...
Breedon’s proposal to sell 14 sites satisfies competition concerns
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a proposal from Breedon to sell 14 production and distribution sites in order to resolve competition concerns.
Breedon...
Wishaw modular housing specialist set for £2.9m expansion
MODULAR housing manufacturer Enevate Homes has announced a £2.9 million investment in its staff, plant, and equipment as it gears up for a 'significant'...
Soben appoints construction sector ‘titan’ as new strategic advisor
SOBEN has announced the appointment of former global COO of Turner & Townsend, Tom Harrison, as its new strategic advisor.
Mr Harrison spent 43 years...
