Glasgow office development to provide £2.8 billion boost to Scottish economy
A new report has revealed that HFD Group's 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow will make a substantial contribution to Scotland’s economy.
The economic...
Demand for commercial property in Scotland rises
INCREASED demand in the office sector provided a welcome boost for Scotland's commercial property market in the last quarter.
The findings were revealed in the...
Muir Group announces new contract wins and expands portfolio
MUIR Group has announced a series of new contract wins and developments as the year-end approaches.
Muir Construction has secured repeat build contracts with Abrdn...
MPA announces new study ahead of the Scottish Aggregates Tax launch
MPA Scotland, which represents the majority of Scotland’s aggregates producers, has announced it has started research into the economic contribution of the industry, ahead...
Scottish budget reaction: skills funding urged to deliver net zero agenda
FUNDING must prioritise developing a skilled workforce to deliver a 'transformative' green agenda, according to the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF).
SNIPEF...
Commercial property specialist appoints new director
COMMERCIAL property investor Spectrum Properties has announced the appointment of Stephanie Roddie as a director.
A business and accountancy graduate of the University of the...
Global Infrastructure announces 25 new appointments as growth continues
GLOBAL Infrastructure has announced the appointment of 25 new members of staff - including three directors.
The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as...
NorDan acquires majority stake in Esk Glazing
WINDOWS and doors manufacturer NorDan UK is strengthening its operations in Scotland's north east after acquiring a majority shareholding in Esk Glazing Ltd.
The deal...
Fife-based timber specialist announces acquisition
JAMES Donaldson & Sons (JDS) is targeting further growth in the housebuilding sector after completing the acquisition of Rowan Manufacturing Ltd and Smith &...
Gilson Gray strengthens property team with partner appointments
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has strengthened its property practice across Scotland and England with the promotion of two experienced lawyers to partners.
Michael Anderson and...
Online audience hears latest commentary on construction sector’s emergence from lockdown
HUB South West has hosted a second online event based around the construction sector coming out of lockdown.
Participants from companies in construction and related...
New AI platform tipped to be ‘game-changer’ for construction firms looking to grow
MARK Glasgow, founder of the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) and the Energy Training Academy (ETA), has launched an AI platform which he believes will...
New chair appointed at Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group
RON Fraser has been appointed as the new chair of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group (CSILG). He will succeed Ken Gillespie from November 1.
He...
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...
New campaign targets invoice fraud in construction sector
THE National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of invoice fraud...
Glasgow workspace welcomes new tenants following major refurbishment
LEGAL & General has announced two new tenants at its 140 West George Street office development in Glasgow city centre.
Real estate adviser, CBRE, acting...
Granton Waterfront project backed with £38.4 million loan
THE National Wealth Fund has provided a £38.4 million loan to the City of Edinburgh Council to support enabling works on the first phase...
JRA appointed to reconfigure British Medical Association’s Edinburgh HQ
JOHN Robertson Architects (JRA) has been appointed to reconfigure the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland headquarters at Edinburgh's 14 Queen Street.
The Grade A-listed 14 Queen...
Allied Surveyors Scotland bolsters Glasgow offering with new directors
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed David Gibson MRICS and Greg Scrimgeour MRICS as directors, in a bid to reinforce the company's presence across the...
Well deserved award
MORE than 200 people attended a ceremony at Glasgow Caledonian University to recognise the achievements of students at its School of the Built and...
