Trade body calls for ‘budget for builders’ to boost workloads
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for a 'budget for Britain’s builders' to boost workloads and improve employment prospects.
Data from the organisation's...
Amron unveils ‘bold’ new identity
AMRON Architectural has announced the brand has undergone a 'significant' transformation with a new identity developed to highlight future plans.
The firm, which started life...
Rising insurance premiums putting more pressure on construction firms
MORE than 44,000 UK construction firms closed last year, according to new analysis from Mactavish, a specialist outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution expert.
The...
Springfield reports ‘excellent’ half-year performance
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced an 18.3% rise in revenue to £94.4 million in its half-year interim results for the six months ended 30 November...
Principal contractor appointed to install 3km of water mains at Aberdeen Harbour project
NICOL of Skene has been appointed principal contractor by Doig and Smith on behalf of Aberdeen Harbour Board to install around 3km of new...
‘Urgent’ need for speculative development of industrial and logistics space in Scotland
NEW research has revealed there is an 'urgent' requirement for speculative development of industrial and logistics space in Scotland to meet occupational demand.
Property and...
McGill secures £1.4m contract with Govanhill Housing Association
BUILDING services specialist McGill has announced it has landed a £1.4 million contract with Govanhill Housing Association to deliver a range of trade services.
McGill...
Report highlights how improved public investment in construction could support Scotland’s green recovery
SCOTLAND'S Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new report intended to help public bodies make decisions on where funding in construction gives the highest...
Electrical Engineering Training Foundation appoints new chair and board member
THE Electrical Engineering Training Foundation (EETF) has appointed a new chair and board member.
The EETF will now be led by Gordon McArthur, managing director...
Staff given shares in firm as owner targets ‘ideal’ employee ownership solution
TWELVE staff members have been given a stake in Sustainable Homes Scotland's business.
The firm, which trades under name Paul Heat Recovery Scotland, specialises in...
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...
