Realise acquires Northern Ireland O&M division of Optinergy Ltd
PERTH-based Realise Energy Services has completed the acquisition of Optinergy Ltd, the Northern Ireland medium wind turbine operation and maintenance arm of Optinergy Ltd...
SPF welcomes Scottish Government extension of business rates relief
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government to extend its business rates relief for the retail, hospitality and...
Housebuilder appoints new land director
CALA Homes (West) has reappointed Moray Stewart as land director.
With more than 16 years of experience in the land and planning sector, Moray was...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
Roof tile MD celebrates major milestone
ANDREW Hayward, the MD of roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, is celebrating 30 years with the business.
The company was founded on its current...
Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy
USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed.
NatureScot, Sustrans...
Housebuilder launches four new developments across Scotland
AVANT Homes has announced the launch of the first homes at four new developments to deliver 622 new-build properties in Scotland.
The housebuilder said the...
New supply chain manager appointed by hub South West
MARK Houston has been appointed supply chain development manager by hub South West following the retirement of Gordon Hunter.
He joins the organisation from North...
BiFab yards purchased for £650,000
HARLAND & Wolf's parent company, InfraStrata, has purchased the assets of Burntisland Fabrication Limited (BiFab).
The £650,000 deal, which could rise to £800,000 based on...
Scottish bodies involved in newly launched engineering services alliance
TWO Scottish-based trade bodies are among the members of a new alliance for the UK engineering services sector that was launched today.
Actuate UK is a collective...
Cruden Building confirms double appointment
CRUDEN Building has made two new appointments in the form of Terri Chisholm as chief buyer and Colin Bain as maintenance contracts manager.
Terri Chisholm...
Deadline looms on second consultation on regulation of electrical profession
SELECT has warned that time is running out for those who wish to contribute to the consultation on professional recognition of electricians in Scotland.
The...
Survey shows positive signs of ‘sustained’ Scottish civils recovery
A new study has highlighted signs of a 'sustained recovery' in the Scottish civils sector.
The latest Workload Trends Survey, conducted by trade association CECA...
Council could face compensation claim over Covid-related delays to school build
THE prospect of Balfour Beatty being entitled to compensation for Covid-related delays to the £42 million build of Lossiemouth High has been raised at...
Clyde Gateway Trade Park acquired in £2.35m deal
CLYDE Gateway Trade Park in Rutherglen has been acquired for £2.35 million by a multi-let industrial property investment fund.
The acquisition marks the first deal...
Chartered surveying firm launches Scotland-wide video tours of commercial properties
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is rolling out free video tours of commercial properties across Scotland.
The firm revealed the move follows 'universally positive' client feedback received...
Hub South East on the lookout for additional Tier 1 construction contractor
HUB South East has announced it is seeking to strengthen its supply chain with an additional Tier 1 construction contractor.
In its 10 years of...
Colliers confirms eight promotions in Scotland
PROPERTY specialist Colliers has promoted eight staff across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
Douglas McPhail, head of Colliers in Scotland, said, "Our Scottish team is...
Goodson Associates appoints new managing director
GOODSON Associates has announced the promotion of Raymond Slaine to managing director.
Mr Slaine has been a director at the civil and structural engineering consultants...
Barratt reports ‘strong’ half year financial results
BARRATT Developments has reported 'record' first half year completions in its half year financial results to December 31 2020.
The housebuilder has completed 9,077 homes during...
