Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans
SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...
New consultancy helps company owners get businesses ready for sale
A new consultancy designed to help company owners get their businesses ready for sale has launched in Edinburgh.
Described as the first of its kind...
CR Smith reports seventh year of growth
WINDOWS, doors and conservatories company CR Smith has seen a rise in both turnover and profits for the seventh successive year.
The firm’s revenues for...
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...
Fife housebuilder confirms 34% rise in sales
MUIR Homes has revealed the firm has achieved its most successful year of house sales in six years.
In a trading update for the 12...
Donaldson Group creates new role to boost digital strategy
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Fergus Bell as D-commerce director of the retail & distribution division in a newly created role.
He joins...
Global Energy Group rebrands and unveils plans for multi-million-pound HQ
GLOBAL Energy Group has announced it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known simply as ‘Global’.
Group companies, Global Port Services, Global Crane...
Hub programme goes from strength to strength
The value of projects under construction delivered through the Scotland-wide hub programme has leapt 78% in the past six months.
Latest figures by the Scottish Futures...
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...
Timber frame specialist secures OSHA framework agreement
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has secured a position on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework for volumetric (CAT 1)...
Scotland could be set for £10 billion investment through offshore wind bid
BP and German firm, EnBW, have unveiled plans for a potential £10 billion investment in Scotland that they say would make the country the...
East Kilbride construction consulting group set for US expansion
EAST Kilbride-headquartered construction consulting group Soben is expanding its operations into America.
The company’s new US base will be in Chicago, with the newly hired...
Barratt reports ‘solid operating performance in uncertain market’
BARRATT Developments has announced the firm's half-year results highlight a 'solid' operating performance in an 'uncertain' market.
Revenue for the six-month period ending December 31,...
Barratt looks to expand central belt supply chain
BARRATT East Scotland is set to host a “Meet the developer event” in a bid to expand its supply chain ahead of commencing several...
Construction sector urged to show flexibility in face of economic challenges
TURNER & Townsend has called for 'agility and adaptability' as the construction industry adjusts to the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2.
In its...
Barratt Redrow appoints new regional MD for Scotland
BARRATT Redrow has announced the appointment of Alison Condie as its new regional MD for Scotland.
Alison previously held the roles of regional director for...
Barratt hails ‘strong’ performance in ‘challenging’ environment
BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong operational performance in a challenging operating environment' after the housebulder released its annual results for the year ended...
Livingston contractor completes management restructure
ASHWOOD Scotland has confirmed that co-founder Archie Meikle is to be appointed company chairman as part of a management restructure.
Meikle (59), who co-founded Ashwood...
New construction zone proves a success at Fife Business Week
INVESTFIFE has successfully concluded its 14th annual Fife Business Week.
In total, Fife Business Week featured 20 events and the participation of 504 businesses and...
CITB looks for senior construction figure to help shape future skills in Scotland
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has a Nation Council chair vacancy for Scotland.
The organisation revealed it is looking for a...
