New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects
NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed.
The findings come...
Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
New appointment for Burnhouse Engineering to boost recent expansion
BURNHOUSE Engineering has announced it has expanded its team to manage new contracts following its relocation to new premises.
The Beith-based firm has appointed Thomas...
CBRE expands building consultancy team with new appointment
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced it has made another key appointment to its project management and building consultancy department.
Emily Hughes has joined the...
Westminster targets Silicon Valley-inspired innovation accelerator in Glasgow
THE Glasgow City Region has been earmarked as becoming an innovation accelerator in the UK Government's levelling up white paper.
Alongside Greater Manchester and the...
Union pushes for construction worker pay rise to meet ‘galloping’ cost of living
A pay claim has been submitted to the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) seeking a 10% pay increase.
Led by construction union, Unite, it comes...
Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison Construction...
Shepherd lands Scottish Government appointment to auction properties
SHEPHERD Commercial Auctions has announced it has been appointed to market for sale by auction a range of public sector properties on behalf of...
SMEs urged to ready themselves to benefit from public procurement changes
SMEs have been urged to prepare themselves for the UK Government’s planned overhaul of procedures for the awarding of public sector contracts – or...
Construction industry urged to improve efficiency and productivity amidst cost pressures
NEW research has revealed that the UK construction sector needs to act now to boost productivity to help mitigate rising costs of labour and...
Roofers report further growth, but concerns remain over spiralling costs
NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...
Construction employers urged to ‘rethink’ recruitment strategies to attract fresh talent
THE construction industry has been urged to 'rethink' how it attracts its workforce as competition for fresh talent in a challenging labour market hots...
Scottish National Investment Bank commits £30m to Aberdeen Harbour project
THE Scottish National Investment Bank has committed £30 million of funding for the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour.
The expanded facility will provide greater land and...
Hardies to double annual trainee and graduate surveyor recruitment intake
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it is investing more than £250,000 in doubling its annual trainee and graduate surveyor recruitment intake.
The move...
Kier launches UK-wide recruitment drive to fill 1,200 posts
KIER has announced the launch of a major recruitment drive with over 1,200 jobs available across the business.
The group has jobs available across the...
New study shows strong support for building industry to be licensed
ALMOST nine in ten SME builders want the UK Government to introduce new measures to help stamp out rogue traders.
In its latest State of...
Gillespie Macandrew advised on £250m of new build plot sales in 2021
GILLESPIE Macandrew has announced it completed new build plot sales worth over £250 million in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build...
Hollis appoints senior associate in Glasgow
RETAIL estate consultancy Hollis has announced the appointment of Greg McCallum as a senior associate in Glasgow.
Greg joins the firm's cost management team in...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of infrastructure investments business
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its infrastructure investments business.
He will have responsibility for the company’s £1.1 billion...
McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
