BTR developer appoints new chief financial officer
BTR specialist PLATFORM_, an integrated investor, developer, operator and asset manager, has announced the appointment of Matt Garner as its new chief financial officer.
Matt has...
Scottish National Investment Bank commits £30m to Aberdeen Harbour project
THE Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £30 million of funding for the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour.
The expanded facility will provide greater land and...
Six firms shortlisted for Coire Glas hydro project
PLANS for the Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme have taken a step forward with the receipt of tenders for the project’s main construction...
Rising energy costs to see Tesco install solar panels on large stores
TESCO has unveiled plans to install solar panels on its large stores over the next three years.
The retailer said that onsite power generation will...
Caley Timber and Building Supplies adopts employee ownership model
A Highland timber and building supplies business has secured the future of 24 jobs with a switch to employee ownership.
Caley Timber and Building Supplies...
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist expands into Spain
EDINBURGH-based Insurepair, an all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, has announced it is expanding into Spain as part of a major international growth plan.
The new...
Glasgow innovation hotspot set for £100m worth of developments
DALMARNOCK and Shawfield are set to see more than £100 million of construction activity this year.
Spearheaded by Clyde Gateway, in partnership with a range...
Scaffolding firm looks to Step up expansion plans after Glasgow relocation
Stepup Scaffold UK is targeting significant growth after relocating from Linwood to a 76,500 square foot site in Govan, Glasgow.
Director Simon Russell told Project...
Multi-billion pound bid launched for new economic zone on River Clyde
A multi-billion pound bid for an air, sea, and rail economic zone on the River Clyde is being finalised, Glasgow City Council has revealed.
The...
Muir Group reports increased turnover as profits soar
MUIR Group has increased turnover by 30% to £113.9 million for the year ended January 2026. Pre-tax profit has also soared from £320,000 to...
Building services provider invests in four apprentices
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has taken on four new trade apprentices.
The Glasgow-based firm, which specialises in the installation of mechanical, electrical, renewable, sprinklers,...
Commercial property specialist launches new Glasgow-based agency
THE head of Cushman & Wakefield’s Glasgow business space agency has left the company to launch a new Glasgow-based commercial property agency called Adapt...
SELECT appoints new director of technical services
BOB Cairney has been appointed as SELECT's new director of technical services, following the retirement of Dave Forrester.
His new role at Scotland's largest construction...
45 redundancies as NRS ceases trading with immediate effect
LIVINGSTON-based NRS UK, which employs 47 staff and has a turnover of £33 million, has entered administration and ceased trading with immediate effect.
Michelle Elliot...
Sustained cost escalation ‘putting pressure on viability of new projects’
CONSTRUCTION tender prices are set to rise by up to 5% this year, threatening costs for key programmes and challenging project viability, according to...
International firm completes acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood
INTERNATIONAL consulting company Sidara has completed the acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood.
Beirut-headquartered Sidara said that Wood will retain its own brand and continue operating as...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Free webinar will explore future of social housing in Scotland
SCOTLAND Excel is teaming up with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to look at the future...
Linear Group appoints MD to head up new venture
LINEAR Group has launched a new business, called Linear Design & Construct (LDC), which will be headed up by Ryan Broadley, who is joining the...
UK’s fishing infrastructure set for boost as £30m fund opens
BIDDING has opened for a share of a £30 million fund aimed at boosting the infrastructure of the UK fishing sector.
It comes as part...
