Ceiling systems specialist adds to Scottish sales team
ACOUSTIC ceilings manufacturer OWA has appointed Graeme Hudson as specification sales manager, in a role which will task him with providing support to customers...
Knauf Insulation completes major upgrade at glass mineral wool plant
KNAUF Insulation has completed a £40 million upgrade of its glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens, which features 'UK-first' forming technology.
The upgrade...
Scottish office helps cement GTC growth north of the border
GTC has announced that its Scottish office is moving to new, larger premises at Strathclyde Business Park in Bellshill following growing demand.
The business provides...
Kier makes senior appointment for Scotland and the north east
KIER has appointed Gary Wintersgill as its new MD to lead its regional building operations in Scotland and the north east, succeeding Brian McQuade...
Merit Holdings adds to senior team in Scotland
MERIT Holdings has announced three new appointments to its Glasgow team as part of a plan to develop the firm's design and build business...
Encouraging growth in Scottish commercial property investment
INVESTMENT in Scottish commercial property rose by 35% compared to the same period last year during the first six months of 2021, new research...
Highland construction firm reveals fresh new identity
HIGHLAND company WGC (Scotland) Ltd has announced it will now be known as Capstone Construction following a rebranding exercise.
Founded in 2001, the business was...
CICV voices fears over introduction of new UK Conformity Assessed mark
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is urging the Scottish Government to intervene and help address concerns raised by construction firms over the introduction...
Clark Contracts named main contractor for next phase of Bellshill logistics park
CONSTRUCTION is progressing at Knight Property Group’s £55 million speculative scheme in Bellshill, with Clark Contracts appointed as the main contractor to deliver the...
Hub North Scotland confirms changes to leadership structure
HUB North Scotland has announced a new leadership structure following a period of growth which has seen the organisation break through the £1 billion...
SSEN project will see Murphy employ 100+ at Highland base
MURPHY has announced plans to boost jobs at its Alness hub to 100+, should SSEN Transmission's proposed Spittal - Loch Buidhe - Beauly 400kV...
Muir Group appointed main contractor for next phase of Westway development
CANMOOR has confirmed the appointment of Muir Group as main contractor for the next phase of speculative development at Westway, adjacent to Glasgow Airport.
The...
Asda announces £50m project to upgrade larger stores
ADDA has announced the launch of a £50 million store upgrade programme aimed at improving the shopping experience of customers in its larger stores.
The...
Fifth reappointment to University of Glasgow framework for Clark Contracts
THE University of Glasgow has appointed Clark Contracts to its multi-contractor construction framework agreement for a fifth consecutive time.
The appointment will see the firm...
Graham turnover rises to £565 million
GRAHAM has posted an increased turnover of £565 million in its year-end results for 2016-17. Pre-tax profit was £16 million.
The group passed the half...
Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment
EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five-year capital investment programme valued at £500 million.
Representing the largest investment in the airport's history, the aim...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
McLaughlin & Harvey reports return to profitability
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey Holdings Limited has announced a return to profit for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The business has reported a turnover of £870.4...
Akela Ground Engineering expands with new office opening
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has opened a new office at Optimum Business Park, Swadlincote in Derbyshire to support growth ambitions...
