Balfour Beatty continues growth trajectory in first half of 2024

BALFOUR Beatty has revealed it is on track to achieve full-year expectations after delivering the group's financial results for the first half of 2024. Revenue...
Fiona Hodgson, chief executive of SNIPEF

SNIPEF welcomes action on late payment and retentions

SNIPEF has welcomed the announcement in the King’s Speech that the UK Government will bring forward legislation on late payments. Fiona Hodgson, chief executive of...

Hotel projects boost fit-out specialist’s growth plans

PAISLEY-based fit-out contractor Dimension has revealed it has completed a string of major UK hotel projects. These include the overhaul of the London Marriott Hotel...
McAleer & Rushe Ocean Drive Edinburgh

McAleer & Rushe to host Glasgow ‘Meet the Buyer’ event

A Meet the Buyer event, hosted by McAleer & Rushe, will take place in Glasgow where attendees can learn about collaboration opportunities available on...
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Research shows UK construction contract awards fell 23% in September

NEW research has found the UK construction industry continued to struggle in September, with spending down 23% and planning approvals dipping by 13%. The figures...
Alan Gilkison

Ryden targets next phase of growth following success of LSH partnership

COMMERCIAL property consultancy Ryden has announced it is entering a new phase of growth after 'outperforming expectations' during the first year of its partnership...

Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM

THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.  Major challenges...

Paisley contractor reports revenue rise

Clark Contracts has reported a rise in turnover from £72 million to £78 million in its latest accounts.

CPD module highlights impact of natural light in design of the built environment

THE role of natural daylight in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity when designing the built environment is the subject of a new professional learning...
Natalie Fotheringham

Galbraith strengthens Ayr team with new head of sales

PROPERTY and rural management consultancy Galbraith has appointed Natalie Fotheringham as head of sales in the estate agency department in Ayr. Natalie has 15 years'...

BE-ST impact report highlights revenues and jobs boost

BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), the innovation centre designed to accelerate the built environment’s transition to zero carbon, has revealed how it supported...

CR Smith creates 150 new roles as business expands

CR Smith has reinforced its commitment to Scotland's social housing sector following a sustained growth in orders from local authorities and housing associations over...
Orchard Brae House

Refurbished Edinburgh office building secures trio of lettings

EDINBURGH'S Orchard Brae House has secured three lettings in close succession, following the completion of an extensive refurbishment programme. Penumbra Mental Health and Mortgage Solutions...

Nicola Barclay appointed new board chair at BE-ST

FORMER Homes for Scotland chief executive Nicola Barclay has been appointed the new board chair at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST). She will succeed...

Ryden strengthens Aberdeen project management team

COMMERCIAL real estate consultant Ryden has appointed Ron Liddell as associate in its project management team in Aberdeen. Ron has experience across several sectors in...

Expert warns construction industry on costly ransomware attacks

By Connor O'Neill, CEO and co-founder of OnSecurity Just last week, an annual report released by tech giant Microsoft found that the number of ransomware...
Grant Hunter, Fraser Hopkins and Ian McCann

BTO adds new partner to its construction & engineering team

BTO has announced that Ian McCann has joined the law firm as a partner in its construction & engineering team, headed by Fraser Hopkins. Ian...

Tillicoultry Quarries director announces retirement

TILLICOULTRY Quarries director Joe Hadnum has retired after 28 years with the business and over five decades in the quarrying sector. The firm said Joe's...
Mineral Products Association

Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets

NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets. The survey covered five product...

Glasgow building consultancy confirms new director appointment

ALASTAIR McCoan, a partner with Knight Frank, has joined Glasgow building consultancy Perspective as a director. With more than 16 years industry experience, Alastair is...