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...
Livingston electrical and mechanical business makes double board appointment
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney (Electrical) Limited (JHE) has announced a strengthening of its senior management team as the firm prepares for its next stage of...
Savills Edinburgh confirms double leadership appointment
SAVILLS Edinburgh Residential Sales has appointed Ben Fox as director of new business and promoted John Forsyth to head of Edinburgh residential sales.
Ben Fox,...
MPA announces new study ahead of the Scottish Aggregates Tax launch
MPA Scotland, which represents the majority of Scotland’s aggregates producers, has announced it has started research into the economic contribution of the industry, ahead...
Plumbing and heating profession faces ‘critical’ shortage of skilled workers
THE latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed a 'critical' shortage of skilled workers.
Three consecutive quarters of...
Project team appointed for Oban Airport Business Park build
HUB North Scotland and Robertson Construction have been appointed to deliver a business park at Oban Airport on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council.
The...
Search begins for contractor to build £16m Bridge of Allan flood defence scheme
APPROVAL has been granted by Stirling Council to procure a contract to design and build a £16 million flood defence scheme in Bridge of...
Developer secures £100m loan for major Glasgow student accommodation build
VITA Group has secured a loan of around £100 million from Eldridge Real Estate Credit for the build of a 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation...
AS Homes appoints construction manager
AS Homes has announced the promotion of Ian McGarvey to construction manager.
The move follows Ian’s seven-year tenure with the company, joining in 2018 as...
Vivalda Group appoints specification sales and marketing director
JAMES Butler has returned to Vivalda Group as the firm's new specification sales and marketing director.
He rejoins Vivalda from European glass reinforced concrete (GRC)...
Property consultancy announces raft of promotions across the business
PROPERTY consultancy Galbraith has announced 22 promotions across its 13 offices in Scotland and the north of England.
They include a new role as head...
Edinburgh Boiler Company celebrates further framework success
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has secured a place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework.
The new public sector framework...
Tender prices for Scottish social housing fall by 4.9%
NEWLY released data has shown that Scottish social housing tender prices fell by almost 5% in the final quarter of 2024.
The findings were revealed...
Mott MacDonald appointed to deliver ‘crucial’ stage in Clyde Metro plans
MOTT MacDonald has been selected to provide consultancy services for two critical elements of the case for investment for the proposed Clyde Metro.
The multi-billion-pound...
SME lending specialist backs Cairngorms industrial development
SME property lending specialist Assetz Capital is supporting a new industrial estate in the heart of the Cairngorms with a £1.94 million funding package.
The...
Occupier demand for commercial property in Scotland rises at fastest rate in three years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland’s commercial property market continues to see increased interest.
Both investor and occupier demand rose firmly in the first quarter...
Engineering consultancy marks landmark year with revenue growth
EAST Kilbride-based engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates has announced it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 10% increase in both revenue...
Glasgow Airport’s main terminal to undergo ‘comprehensive’ transformation
AVIALLIANCE has unveiled plans for a 'comprehensive' transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building to deliver 'best in class' operational and retail facilities.
The German-headquartered...
Consultation launched on rent controls in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has launched a consultation on potential for certain exemptions from rent controls and where increases can be made above the rent...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new technical and commercial manager
ROSS Mathie has been appointed technical and commercial manager at the Scottish Building Federation, succeeding Ian Honeyman who will shortly retire.
He joins from St...
