Over 500 construction jobs to be created following £27m funding boost for projects
MORE than 500 construction jobs are set to be created as a result of regeneration projects in disadvantaged and rural communities across Scotland receiving...
New director of BPF Pipes Group announced
OWEN Mace has been announced as director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group following the retirement of Caroline Ayres.
Previously standards and...
SNIPEF becomes accredited Living Wage employer
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has marked Living Wage Week by becoming accredited as a Living Wage employer.
Its Living Wage...
Gaps in support for construction ‘need addressing’
NEW research has revealed that confidence in the outlook for Scotland's construction sector has fallen since the strict Covid-19 lockdown measures came into force.
The Q1...
Glasgow building contractor strengthens executive team
GLASGOW-based building contractor Eycon has announced it is primed for further growth following the appointment of two new directors.
Colin Young, who joined the firm...
New premises in tune for Edinburgh construction business
OROCCO marked the official opening of the company's new Edinburgh HQ with a concert by Scottish music star Callum Beattie.
Founded in 2012 by Jonny...
Firm urges others to harness ‘unique skills’ of employees with autism
BARBOUR ABI has marked tomorrow's National Autism Acceptance Day by sharing its thoughts on what businesses can do to harness the 'unique skills' people...
Light Steel Frame Association appoints first chair
MIKE Fairey has been unanimously voted in as the inaugural chair of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA).
The trade body was formed at the Focus...
CMA raises ‘concerns’ over Breedon and Cemex deal
THE Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced it has found that Breedon’s purchase of certain Cemex assets 'raises competition concerns' in the supply of...
Bracewell Stirling Consulting appoints business development manager
ARCHITECTURAL firm Bracewell Stirling Consulting has announced the appointment of Stephen Lynas to the new role of business development manager.
He will support Bracewell Stirling's...
CLF launches plan to help drive a more diverse construction industry in Scotland
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for Scotland's construction industry designed to encourage the development of a 'more...
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...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team in Scotland with new land and planning role
Avant Homes Scotland has appointed a strategic land and planning director to support the firm's regional expansion plans.
Michaela Sullivan, who joins from East Lothian...
‘Rare and prime’ South Gyle Trade Park brought to market
SOUTH Gyle Trade Park in Edinburgh has been brought to market for offers in excess of £12.8 million.
Lismore Real Estate Advisors is marketing the...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction...
Lockerbie-based concrete specialists CWP add a new offering to their portfolio
Lockerbie-based concrete product specialists CWP have hit the ground running following the industry-wide COVID-19 shutdown.
SFT outcomes report highlights impact of infrastructure projects
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published its latest Outcomes report, highlighting the economic and environmental impacts it and its partners have made over...
Graduate apprenticeships have key role to play in Scotland’s economy
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By Jen Henderson, head of talent partnerships at Heriot-Watt University
Graduate Apprenticeships are a key way to develop and retain skills and talent for business...
Balfour Beatty’s new Angus depot set to support up to 70 local jobs
BALFOUR Beatty has opened a new operational depot in Kirriemuir, Angus, supporting up to 70 local jobs.
Located at Logie Industrial Park, the new facility...
Knight Property Group completes third phase of £20m East Kilbride development
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the third phase of its £20 million speculative development in East Kilbride.
The new industrial warehouse at Langlands Commercial Park...
