UK immigration reforms could exacerbate Scottish construction skills shortages
PLANS to limit immigration into the UK could add to skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors...
The signs look good – Cladding business aquired by Merson Group
THE acquisition of a cladding business by a signs company will see major investment at an East Kilbride factory.
Merson Group has acquired the trade...
PfH Scotland seeks contractors for £125m DPS initiative
PfH Scotland has revealed it is searching for contractors to deliver £125 million worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords in...
Jobs boost as builders’ merchant opens Elgin branch
MKM Building Supplies has opened a new branch in Elgin, creating 12 jobs in the process.
The branch will offer a "full portfolio" of products...
Stewart Milne Group puts timber systems business up for sale
STEWART Milne Group has announced it is selling its timber systems business to focus on investing in the growth of Stewart Milne Homes across...
RICS urges land reclassification in Scotland to speed up delivery of new homes
THE RICS Construction & Infrastructure Market Survey for Q2 in Scotland has predictably shown a slump in activity in the midst of the Covid-19...
Electrical contract to spark employment opportunities for Procast
PROCAST Group has secured a new contract from North Lanarkshire Council, which will see the firm deliver electrical services to domestic properties across the...
New rent cap proposed for Scotland
NEW proposals could see rent increases in Scotland limited to the consumer price index (CPI) plus 1% - up to a maximum increase of...
Research points to encouraging signs for commercial property market
DEMAND for commercial property in Scotland rose slightly in Q4 of 2025 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) commercial property...
Groundforce appoints Warren Buckland as MD
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Warren Buckland as the firm's new managing director.
Warren has been serving as interim MD of the construction services...
Henry Brothers secures place on Ministry of Justice framework
HENRY Brothers has been appointed on the Ministry of Justice Constructor Services Framework for the first time.
The company has been chosen on both national...
Decade-long fund for energy efficiency projects helped create over 5,100 jobs
A decade-long fund which provided commercial loans to infrastructure and energy efficiency projects has brought 'major' social, economic, and environmental benefits across the country,...
Interserve Construction to rebrand as Tilbury Douglas
INTERSERVE Construction and Interserve Engineering Services have confirmed plans to formally rebrand as Tilbury Douglas Construction and Tilbury Douglas Engineering.
The rebrand is intended to...
CBRE expands building consultancy team with new appointment
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced it has made another key appointment to its project management and building consultancy department.
Emily Hughes has joined the...
JLL confirms ten promotions
JLL has promoted ten members of staff in Scotland as part of the property consultancy's bid to "develop and retain" the firm's best people. The...
New chair appointed at hub South West
JOHN McClelland CBE has retired from his role as chair of hub South West Scotland and has been succeeded by Dr Willie Mackie, deputy...
Muir Homes appoints new commercial manager
FIFE-based Muir Homes has strengthened its team with the appointment of JP Kerr as commercial manager.
Mr Kerr joins the family-run housebuilder from a similar...
CITB appoints Nation Council chairs
CITB has appointed the chairs of its Nation Councils for Scotland, England and Wales - and is now seeking applicants to become council members.
Angela...
New home for Fife timber specialist
JAMES Donaldson & Sons is moving to a new purpose built head office at the Saltire Centre in Glenrothes.
The timber specialist said the new 5,000...
Winchburgh Developments appoints new finance director
WINCHBURGH Developments Ltd has announced the appointment of Alan Coyle as its new finance director.
He will work with the team behind the masterplan for...
