Housebuilder grows total order book to ‘record’ level
SPRINGFIELD Properties has hailed a 'strong' period for the business after releasing its interim financial results for the six month period ending 30 November...
Research reveals finding and retaining skilled staff is biggest worry for contractors
NEW research has revealed that finding and retaining skilled tradespeople is the biggest concern for employers in the building engineering services sector.
Despite problems caused...
Site of former Clydebank leisure centre set for 116-home build
THE site of Clydebank's former Play Drome leisure centre is to be transformed into a housing development following a £5.675 million sale.
West Dunbartonshire Council...
Construction business launches new working group to promote female leadership
GLASGOW-based City Building has announced the launch of a new working group designed to encourage more women into leadership roles.
The firm said the Gender...
Housebuilder reveals success in closing the gender pay gap
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced its gender pay gap has 'effectively been closed'.
The housebuilder is reporting a 'small fractional difference' in pay between men and...
Sauter Group acquires majority shareholding in Emtec Group
THE Sauter Group has acquired a majority shareholding in Uddingston-headquartered M&E contractor and maintenance provider, Emtec.
Established in 2003, Emtec has enjoyed year on year...
Cruden to consolidate construction businesses
THE Cruden Group has announced it is combining its construction businesses, with 180 employees of Cruden Building (East) set to transfer to Cruden Building...
Highland firm secures funding to bring two apprentices on board
A Lochaber engineering and welding firm has taken on two new apprentices thanks to a Highland Council scheme.
NEWCo received funding for the two appointments...
New deals at Haymarket Edinburgh secure 100% pre-letting of Grade A office space
M&G Real Estate with its property development partner Qmile Group have now pre-let all 390,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation at its...
Portakabin targets growth in Scotland after appointing new divisional MD
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has announced it is targeting growth across both the public and private sectors after appointing a new divisional MD.
Rory Robertson, who previously...
Data shows encouraging progress on construction sector payment times
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed new research, which shows an apparent 'dramatic' improvement in the payment habits of main contractors.
Data gathered...
Soben confirms updated EMEA operation structure and appoints new division MD
CONSTRUCTION consultancy Soben has announced a new structure for its operation in the UK and Europe, with the launch of Soben Specialist Services EMEA,...
Legal firm agrees ten-year lease BAM TCP’s new Glasgow development
COMMERCIAL law firm Burness Paull has taken a ten-year lease at BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited’s 2 Atlantic Square development in Glasgow city centre.
The...
New app aims to help construction firms achieve sales goals
A specialist training company is to launch a new business development app in a bid to help construction firms achieve their sales goal.
The move...
Planning fees to rise to provide councils with ‘much needed’ additional resources
THE Scottish Government has announced that planning fees are to rise from April 1 in order to provide 'much needed' additional resources to local...
Accountancy firm warns construction sector of ‘perfect storm’ of economic challenges
A chartered accountancy firm has warned the construction sector of a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges putting pressure on their cashflow.
Mark Mulholland, of Wylie...
Diamond & Company targets UK expansion after acquiring fire engineering consultancy
CHARTERED building surveyors, Diamond & Company (Scotland), has completed the acquisition of fire engineering consultancy S. Brooker & Associates.
The new business will be known...
Housebuilder makes senior hire as part of plans to ‘redefine’ home buying process
A Livingston-based housebuilder has revealed how it is putting customer experience and sustainability 'at the forefront' of its business after creating a new role...
Winchburgh Developments appoints new engineering manager
WINCHBURGH Developments Ltd (WDL), which is leading the expansion of the West Lothian mining village, has appointed Drew McAllister as engineering manager.
When complete, the...
Barratt on course to complete over 18,000 homes during financial year
BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong build performance' after releasing its half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2021.
The housebuilder revealed 341 construction...
