Barclays issues scams warning to construction SMEs
BARCLAYS has issued a warning to the construction and property sector after new data revealed that scams targeting businesses increased by almost a third...
Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects
HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects.
The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...
CICV Forum backs call for VAT cut on repairs and maintenance work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed a call by the Scottish Government's housing minister Kevin Stewart for a reduction of VAT on...
Shepherd drives forward English expansion plans
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has unveiled plans for a major expansion drive into England with the launch of Shepherd Property Consultants.
The venture incorporates Bigwood Properties...
Scottish firms urged to bid for HS2 contracts
FIRMS in Scotland have been urged to consider bidding for upcoming contracts for the delivery of HS2.
It comes after those leading the multi-billion project...
Procast lands massive North Lanarkshire housing upgrades contract
STRATHAVEN-based Procast has landed a £32.5 million contract to improve homes in North Lanarkshire.
The four-year programme will involve roofing, rendering and insulation upgrades to primarily...
Scottish Enterprise to make £4m available to boost green jobs
SCOTTISH Enterprise has announced that it is to make £4 million available to aid the creation of green jobs in Scotland.
The agency said that...
Ex-Kier chief takes on new role at water mist fire suppression business
FORMER Kier Group CEO Haydn Mursell has been appointed as chair of water mist fire suppression business iMist following a £4.5 million investment by private...
Report highlights desire for more flexible working
A new report by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has found that the workforce of the future will want to make 'informed choices' of...
Finishes and interiors trade group signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge
FIS, the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has joined other construction groups in signing the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Momentum is building for Scottish construction industry to embrace conflict avoidance
SUPPORT is growing for further adoption of Conflict Avoidance Process (CAP) techniques within the Scottish construction sector.
Last month, Project Scotland reported that a working...
Scottish housing association secures £55m funding package
CAIRN Housing Association has secured a £55 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to enable future growth plans.
The funds will be used...
New land director appointed to boost Glasgow firm’s expansion plans
GLASGOW-based Kelvin Properties has underlined the firm's growth plans with the appointment of Andrew Duncan as land director.
He joins the developer from CALA Homes, where...
BT plans to ‘build like fury’ following Ofcom ruling
BT has said it intends to 'build like fury' following Ofcom's announcement that it will not impose price caps on full-fibre connections.
The telecommunications firm...
Commercial property specialist adds to Glasgow portfolio
SPECTRUM Properties has snapped up an industrial facility in Glasgow to add to its portfolio of more than 700 commercial units in the city.
The...
Trade bodies back call for withdrawal of Reverse Charge VAT legislation
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, has joined a range of other trade associations in backing an Early Day Motion (EDM)...
Savills takes ‘natural’ step to help rural businesses
SAVILLS has announced the launch of a new service in Scotland to help rural businesses enhance their natural assets whilst reducing the environmental impact...
Osborne+Co adds to Scottish team as business eyes further investment
OSBORNE+Co has confirmed the appointment of two new team members as the firm eyes further investment in Scotland.
Scott Easton joins as development manager following...
CICV Forum calls for appointment of a dedicated Scottish construction minister
SCOTLAND'S CICV Forum has called for the appointment of a Scottish minister for construction in its first ever manifesto, published ahead of the Scottish elections...
Ogilvie strengthens senior management team
MARTIN Poole has been appointed estimating director at Ogilvie Construction.
The company said he will will be tasked with playing a key role in leading...
