Fears over inflation causing lack of investor confidence in projects
NINE in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation draining confidence in the market and threatening future projects, a new report by Gleeds...
Glasgow firm adds to senior team with two promotions
GLASGOW-based A Alexander Group has announced the creation of two new management roles following 'significant growth' over the past three years.
Gordon Anderson has been...
Scotland’s hub programme has £750m worth of projects in development
NEW research has revealed the value of community projects in development through Scotland's hub programme has risen from £600 million to £750 million in...
Housebuilder grows total order book to ‘record’ level
SPRINGFIELD Properties has hailed a 'strong' period for the business after releasing its interim financial results for the six month period ending 30 November...
Glasgow-based Eva MacInnes to lead COWI’s UK & Ireland business
COWI has announced the appointment of Eva MacInnes as senior VP for the UK and Ireland and MD of its UK business.
The role will...
Sale completes on former Macdonald Marine Hotel staff accommodation building
A staff accommodation building at the former Macdonald Marine Hotel in North Berwick has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Chicago-based AJ Capital Partners purchased...
RICS appoints new CEO
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the appointment of Justin Young as chief executive officer.
Justin was appointed by RICS Governing Council to...
A Fair agreement – Wolseley receives clearance
WOLSELEY UK has received clearance from the Office of Fair Trading following its acquisition of the 22 branches of Burdens, the supplier of utility...
Vivalda Group appoints specification sales and marketing director
JAMES Butler has returned to Vivalda Group as the firm's new specification sales and marketing director.
He rejoins Vivalda from European glass reinforced concrete (GRC)...
Concrete volumes hit 62-year low as confidence challenges persist
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) have revealed that concrete volumes hit a 62-year low in the second quarter of 2025.
The data,...
Ogilvie strengthens estimating team with new appointment
OGILVIE Construction has strengthened its estimating team with the appointment of Philip Scott.
Philip brings over 15 years' subcontracting and estimating experience to the role,...
‘Quality over quantity’ focus pays off for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has announced a return to profit despite a slight dip in revenue in its financial results for the year ended 30 June...
Hamilton’s Regent Shopping Centre sold for undisclosed sum
TAHIR Ali of property development and asset management group Evergold has acquired Hamilton’s Regent Shopping Centre for an undisclosed sum.
The site has been identified...
Aberdeen industrial take-up surges to highest level since 2014
NEW research has revealed take-up of industrial property in Aberdeen reached its highest level in almost a decade last year.
Knight Frank said the high...
Shepherd appoints new partners following merger
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has named nine new partners across Scotland and added an office in Dalkeith following the firm's recent merger with Hardies Property &...
Housebuilder contributes over £355.5 million to Scottish economy
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced it has contributed £355.5 million to the Scottish economy.
In the year ending 30 June 2023, the housebuilder completed 1,951...
Avant Homes Scotland adds to senior team with land manager appointment
AVANT Homes Scotland has appointed a senior land manager as part of the firm's expansion plans.
Andrew Statham joins from property investment firm Manse. He...
Landmark EPD for timber frame wall panel showcases green credentials
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration...
Output figures reveal mixed bag as sector awaits Brexit clarity
THE UK construction sector saw a 0.6% dip in output in the three-month on three-month all work series in January 2019, according to the latest figures...
Engineering consultancy launches recruitment drive after new contract wins
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has launched a recruitment drive after winning a number of recent contracts.
The East Kilbride-based engineering consultancy is looking to hire...
