Scottish Property Federation appoints new chair
KEVIN Robertson has been appointed chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF).
The MD of KR Developments succeeds Michaela Sullivan RTPI, who joins East Lothian Council as head...
Many Scottish firms ‘unprepared’ for new fraud prevention obligations
THE UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence comes into force today, but many Scottish businesses remain 'underprepared' to comply with their legal obligations,...
Hardies completes rebrand and realignment with sister firm Shepherd
HAVING marked its 110-year anniversary last year, the firm known formerly as Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has revealed it now has its sights...
DTE achieves CCPI mark for trusses and joists
DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced it has become the first bespoke product manufacturer to achieve the Code for Construction Product information (CCPI) mark...
Keller Group hails ‘strong’ trading performance at start of 2025
GEOTECHNICAL specialist contractor Keller Group has issued a trading update for the first four months of the year ahead of its AGM today (May...
Bid specialist “on track” for £1 million turnover in 2019
BID and tender specialist AM Bid has reported a record 57% rise in turnover for the year ended September 30 2018. This amounts to...
Springfield Timber Kit Systems agrees £1m deal with Campion Homes
SPRINGFIELD Timber Kit Systems has agreed a £1 million deal with Campion Homes for the supply of timber frames.
The contract will see the production...
‘Constrained’ Edinburgh office supply drives growth in prime rents
NEW research has revealed that a lack of available Grade A office accommodation in Edinburgh is driving an uplift in rents for quality space...
SPOA to commission ‘first of its kind’ white paper into challenges facing plant hirers
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to commission a business school in Scotland to work with the organisation on a landmark...
Parker Technical Services appointed to CCS framework
EJ Parker Technical Services has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework.
The framework gives...
Dundee industrial development tipped to help SME firms grow
SALTIRE Business Parks has started construction of sixteen units designed to provide "flexible" industrial space in Dundee.
Due for completion this summer, the developer said...
Brexit uncertainty adds to sector challenges
THE latest ONS construction figures show a "mixed" picture for the industry, with Brexit uncertainty reportedly having an impact.
The all work series decreased by...
NFRC calls for ‘real consequences’ to address late payment issues
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...
CICV Forum to host free webinars to improve construction project awareness
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on...
East Kilbride consultancy adopts employee ownership model
East Kilbride-based civil and structural engineering consultancy Grossart Associates has adopted the employee ownership business model.
CHAP Group looks to the future with key appointments
CHAP Group has appointed two key members of staff to its busy minor works department.
The Aberdeen based group, which operates divisions in the construction,...
Robertson Group wholly acquires regeneration specialist
ROBERTSON Group has completed the acquisition of regeneration specialist Urban Union.
Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction,...
North of Scotland councils partner to award £300m electric vehicle infrastructure contract
LOCAL authorities in the north of Scotland have announced the award of a £300 million contract for a large-scale electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure project.
EasyGo...
HMRC seeks to gain understanding of Covid-19 impact on mid-sized construction firms
HMRC is seeking to gain a better understanding of how Covid-19 is impacting mid-sized construction firms.
The UK Government department defines a mid-sized firm as...
Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base
LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...
