Edinburgh-based executive search companies set to merge
TWO Edinburgh-headquartered executive search companies are merging in a move tipped to deliver significant growth in fee income over the next 12-18 months.
Real estate...
Scottish construction workloads ‘stable’ in first quarter of 2025
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland were stable through the first quarter of 2025.
The findings are according to the latest Royal Institution...
Renewable energy projects drive huge increase in infrastructure approvals
NEW research has found that approval of infrastructure projects in the UK increased 298% in October - the second consecutive month the sector has...
Construction cost consultancy expands EMEA team
CONSTRUCTION cost consultancy Soben has announced the appointment of Robert McQueen and Max Elswood as project directors for Soben Consultancy UK & Europe.
A quantity...
Scotland’s public sector construction pipeline rises to £17 billion
THE number of building projects being submitted to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool continues to grow, with 12 more Scottish public bodies registering on...
New rules around property relief risks creating ‘uneven playing field’
NEW rules being introduced as part of changes to the non-domestic rates system in Scotland could cause confusion for landlords and property investors, particularly...
MMS JV lands A96 dualling contract
THE Mott MacDonald Sweco joint venture (MMS JV) has been appointed to carry out route option assessment and design work for the A96 dualling project...
Non-domestic rates appeals backlog could push businesses ‘over the edge’
PROPERTY specialists have warned that the Scottish Government's decision to postpone non-domestic rates revaluation by a year to April 2023 will push more businesses...
JLL announces Scottish-based ratings team
JLL has appointed two valuation specialists as it launches its new Scottish-based ratings team.
Based in the firm's Glasgow office, Niall Rankin joins as lead director for...
Edinburgh glamping site design consultancy appoints first MD
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has appointed North Coast 500 founder and chair Tom Campbell as its first MD after he stepped down...
Local firm secures contract for £13.3m Shetland road project
CW Johnson Plant Ltd has secured the Shetland Islands Council contract to build the new B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road in North Yell.
The local...
FIS appoints technical projects manager
FINISHES and Interiors Sector (FIS), the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has appointed Damian Hill to the new role of...
Edinburgh practice announces double promotion
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that Ewan Hooper and Grigor Brown have been promoted to associates, in recognition of their contributions to the practice’s work...
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...
Ashwood Scotland appoints new construction director
Ashwood Scotland has named Graeme Hadden (51) as its new construction director.
He will succeed Brian Mackay (54), who has decided to take semi-retirement at the...
‘Real appetite’ for regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) says there is now 'overwhelming industry support' for regulation of the electrical industry and is urging more professionals to...
Steel and cladding business marks landmark year with key developments
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding business KR Group has marked its 20th anniversary year with several notable contract wins.
The family business, founded in 2003 as...
Bellendaine marks successful first year and sets sights on future growth
GLASGOW-based fit-out and refurbishment contractor Bellendaine recently marked its first anniversary with a celebration that brought together over 100 industry professionals, including clients, consultants...
Lichfields appoints new senior director
NICOLA Woodward has been promoted to the role of senior director at planning and development specialist Lichfields.
Nicola, who is a member of the Scottish...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies looks to bolster sales team
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is looking to strengthen its sales team in Livingston as it continues to invest in its flagship branch.
The...
