New framework launched for Scottish healthcare projects
HEALTH Facilities Scotland has announced the launch of Frameworks Scotland 3 for delivery of new build, refurbishment and backlog maintenance projects across NHS Scotland.
The...
FMB calls for action on rising material prices and supply chain disruption
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that a lack of long-term thinking combined with rising material prices and supply chain disruption are 'limiting'...
Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification
NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...
CCG launches new multi-utilities business
CCG has confirmed the launch of a new multi-utilities company.
Arc-Tech MU will provide turnkey multi-utilities services in the form of gas, water and electrical installation.
Initially,...
New development opportunity launched at Blindwells
THE latest development opportunity has been launched at the 390-acre Blindwells development in East Lothian.
Plot 11 extends to around 1.8 hectares and is positioned...
Galliford Try confirms return to profitability
GALLIFORD Try has announced a return to profit in its half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2020.
Revenue fell to £542 million compared...
Furlough scheme extended and ‘super-deduction’ for investment announced
AN extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September and the introduction of a 'super-deduction' tax policy for capital investments were among...
Savills confirms 12 promotions in Scotland
REAL estate advisor Savills has confirmed 12 new promotions in Scotland across its Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dumfries offices.
The promotions will see two people...
Employers applauded for backing young talent despite pandemic challenges
SCOTTISH Government business minister Jamie Hepburn has joined the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) in paying...
Trade bodies urge chancellor to use budget to boost industry recovery
ENGINEERING services alliance Actuate UK is urging UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to use this week's budget to back a 'green recovery' with incentives that...
Interserve Construction to rebrand as Tilbury Douglas
INTERSERVE Construction and Interserve Engineering Services have confirmed plans to formally rebrand as Tilbury Douglas Construction and Tilbury Douglas Engineering.
The rebrand is intended to...
Summers-Inman brings in new associate director
ANGUS Macdonald has been appointed associate director at construction and property consultants Summers-Inman.
Based at the firm's new Scottish HQ in Edinburgh, he returns to...
Edinburgh business appoints new head of property sales
EDINBURGH-based Watermans Legal has announced the appointment of Tzana Webster to the newly created role of head of property sales.
The business said the move...
SPA launches new refurbishment framework animation
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a new animation for local authorities, housing associations and other social landlords looking to embark on refurbishment...
Steel specialist purchases East Kilbride crane plant
STRUCTURAL steelwork specialist J & D Pierce has announced it has reached agreement with Finnish firm Konecranes to purchase its East Kilbride-based operation.
Pierce said...
31 suppliers named in multi-million pound engineering and technical consultancy framework
31 suppliers have been included in a multi-million pound engineering and technical framework for Scotland.
Scotland Excel’s third generation engineering and technical consultancy framework is...
Morgan Sindall highlights ‘resilience’ of group despite profit dip
MORGAN Sindall Group has reported revenue held steady at just over £3 billion in its 2020 financial results despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The business reported...
CITB proposes to keep levy rates at pre-Covid levels
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is proposing to keep rates at pre-Covid levels as it launches a new consultation into its funding proposals.
A...
Engineering specialist aligns brands to support expansion plans
GLASGOW-based Edwin James Group has announced it is aligning its brands as part of the firm's growth plans.
Jex Process Services will become EJ Musk...
Pacific Building confirms new workshop investment
PACIFIC Building has announced a six-figure investment in a new manufactured joinery workshop at the company’s Hillington HQ.
The move will provide six new employment...
