PERI appoints new UK managing director
PERI has announced the appointment of Ian Hayes as its new UK MD.
He succeeds Alasdair Stables, who stepped down from the position last month...
Expanding Ayrshire firm set to increase capacity with opening of new facility
A growing Ayrshire-based air quality specialist has announced plans to open a new facility and create local jobs in order to satisfy 'unprecedented' levels...
CBRE takes occupation of new Aberdeen office
CBRE has taken full occupation of its new Aberdeen office in Marischal Square, creating a new hub for the firm in Scotland's north east.
The...
Plans approved for £25m industrial development beside Glasgow Airport
CANMOOR has secured planning consent from Renfrewshire Council to develop 300,000 sq ft of new speculative space on a 13-acre site at Westway near...
Contractor credits work in Scotland as ‘major’ contributor to financial growth
GRAHAM has said that activity in Scotland is a 'major' contributor to its 'strong and sustainable' financial growth after the contractor's 2023 accounts revealed...
Local government data resource availability tipped to benefit Scottish construction industry
THE Improvement Service (IS) has launched open access to the Spatial Hub, a local government data resource covering Scotland and containing information valuable to...
CITB searches for new trustees to help shape construction’s future
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is looking for three new trustees to join its board of non-executives and help shape the sector's future.
The...
Bancon Group appoints new chief executive
ABERDEENSHIRE-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has confirmed the appointment of Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive.
He takes the reins of the group, which comprises...
Glasgow investment strategy approved by local authority
A new investment strategy for Glasgow has been approved by the city's local authority.
Running until 2030, the strategy aligns with the Glasgow economic strategy...
Ross-shire Engineering appoints new CEO
STEPHEN Slessor has been announced as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE).
Mr Slessor will take up his new role in...
Inaugural Accelerate to Zero Awards winners announced in Glasgow
THE winners of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)’s first ever Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced.
At a ceremony held at BaAD in...
FMB says UK construction output growth masks ‘serious fall’ in housing
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the latest ONS Construction data for September 2023, which showed 0.4% growth, but said it masks...
Homes for Scotland appoints new head of planning
KEVIN Murphy has been appointed head of planning at trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS).
With a career spanning more than 20 years, he joins...
Increased investment ‘vital’ to tackle climate impact on Scotland’s water services
SUSTAINED increased investment is 'vital' if Scottish Water is to tackle the impact climate change is having on the services it provides to customers,...
Union secures ‘outstanding’ 17.4% rise for thousands of construction workers
THOUSANDS of engineering construction workers will benefit from a two-year pay rise worth a minimum of 17.4%, Unite the union has announced.
The deal, which...
Barratt reports ‘solid operating performance in uncertain market’
BARRATT Developments has announced the firm's half-year results highlight a 'solid' operating performance in an 'uncertain' market.
Revenue for the six-month period ending December 31,...
Knight Property Group eyes £15m speculative Bellshill development
KNIGHT Property Group has announced plans to speculatively develop a new £15 million facility on a vacant six-acre site at Belgowan Street in Bellshill.
The...
Trust secures funding boost to provide affordable homes across Scotland
TRUST Housing Association has secured a £10 million loan from Royal Bank of Scotland to provide 'affordable, energy efficient' homes for tenants across Scotland.
The...
Employee ownership helps drive growth of Tayport textiles firm
A Fife-based technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, is announcing ‘impressive’ profits despite a challenging year.
Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned company based in...
Donaldson Timber Engineering appoints new business systems director
DONALDSON Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the promotion of Anya Mayor to the role of business systems director.
In her new role, Anya will be...
