‘Subdued’ Q1 Scottish investment market but outlook is more positive
LISMORE Real Estate's review of the Scottish investment market for the first quarter of 2021 has highlighted a 'subdued' start to the year.
With Covid...
MBO complete at engineering consultancy Wallace Whittle
ENGINEERING consultancy Wallace Whittle has been bought by its current management team, providing continuity for around 90 jobs at its offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen,...
Savills expands rural division in Scotland
SAVILLS Rural, Energy and Projects (REP) is seeking new talent in Scotland following recent business growth and a number of promotions and new hires.
The...
McGill and Alliance Electrical to merge businesses
BUILDING services and construction company, McGill and electrical and renewables contractor Alliance Electrical have decided to merge the businesses and trade under the McGill...
Galliford Try and MWH Treatment appointed to £700m Scottish Water framework
GALLIFORD Try has announced its environment business has been appointed to Scottish Water's new Non-Infrastructure Framework for the SR21-27 investment programme, in a joint...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
SPF unveils 16-point action plan to encourage investment and aid recovery
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has published an action plan ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, which sets out proposals to stimulate...
Trade body welcomes new evidence of support for regulation of electrical sector
SELECT has welcomed the results of the latest consultation on regulation of the electrical industry in Scotland.
The outcome of the latest Government consultation reveals that, out of...
Barratt makes progress on sustainability goals
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced that, despite the challenges of the past year, the business has contributed £245 million to the UK economy and...
Bancon Group reports ‘marked improvement’ in margins despite pandemic challenges
BANCON Group has announced a 'robust' set of trading results despite the Covid-19 pandemic challenges.
The Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction business reported a 'marked improvement'...
Hart Builders to rebrand as Cruden Group looks to align construction divisions
HART Builders is set to be rebranded as Cruden Building as part of the Cruden Group's plans to align its construction businesses.
Established in 1954...
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...
