Scottish housing market remains ‘exceptionally active’
NEW research has revealed demand remained 'strong' in Scotland’s housing market last month.
The October 2020 RICS Residential Market Survey did, however, reveal that key indicators...
Report highlights ‘key role’ infrastructure plays in Scottish Government’s wider goals
A new report has been published detailing the Scottish Futures Trust's (SFT) progress in supporting the Scottish Government's national performance framework.
The document highlights that,...
Aberdeen City Council signs up to scheme that funds employment of young people
A job creation scheme designed to support young people into employment is being backed by Aberdeen City Council.
The local authority has signed up to...
Tillicoultry Quarries poised to buy 14 sites from Breedon
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has agreed the purchase of 14 sites from Breedon Group.
The move follows concerns by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that Breedon...
New SPF chair sets out key aims
MICHAELA Sullivan, the new chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF), has outlined her commitment to press for 'sustainable economic growth'.
Ms Sullivan starts her...
SNIPEF becomes accredited Living Wage employer
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has marked Living Wage Week by becoming accredited as a Living Wage employer.
Its Living Wage...
Engineering specialist reports ‘strong’ set of financial results
EDWIN James Group has reported 'strong' trading as the engineering and technical services business said growth has been experienced across all core market sectors.
The...
Furniture and fit-out specialist increases turnover to £18 million
DEANESTOR, a contract furniture and fit-out specialist with operations in Dunfermline, has announced a 12.5% increase in turnover to £18 million in the last financial...
Financial impact of Covid-19 on Edinburgh tram project revealed
A final economic case for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been released by the city's council.
The final business case includes the impact of...
£10m contract terminated after firm failed to return to site following Covid shutdown
THE £10 million contract for improvement works at Lochmaddy Pier in North Uist has been terminated, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced.
The Western Isles...
Trade body backs consultation findings on cash retentions
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Scotland has welcomed the results of the Scottish Government's consultation on cash retentions.
The trade body said analysis of...
Activity falls but Scottish surveyors express more optimism for year ahead
NEW research has found that Scottish construction workloads have fallen but surveyors are more positive about the long-term situation.
Activity has dropped for another quarter...
CITB chief executive to leave role in September 2021
CITB has announced that chief executive Sarah Beale will leave the training body in September next year.
She has given notice of her resignation, having...
Contractor Graham reports rise in profits and revenue
GRAHAM has reported a 16% rise in turnover to £853.3 million in its accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.
The contractor has...
Sunshine Enterprises buys Turner’s OCTO system scaffolding production and sales arm
SUNSHINE Enterprises has bought the production and sales arm of OCTO system scaffolding from Turner Access and is now trading OCTO in the UK via StepUp...
Engineering consultancy appoints two new managing directors
ENGINEERING consultancy Will Rudd has appointed two new managing directors to lead its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
MJ O’Shaughnessy and Gillian Ogilvie have taken on...
MKM completes acquisition of DTC Merchants
MKM Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its geographic coverage in Scotland through the acquisition of DTC Merchants Limited.
The builder’s merchant revealed that...
Webinar will discuss the use of PBAs in construction
SCOTLAND Excel has announced it is teaming up with the Scottish Government, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Transport Scotland to deliver a free...
City of Edinburgh Council announces over 50 firms on major framework
THE City of Edinburgh Council has named more than 50 firms on a major new consultancy framework.
The announcement follows what the local authority said...
Cruden reports ‘robust’ financial results despite challenging conditions
THE Cruden Group has reported a 'robust' set of financial results, including a 21st consecutive year of profitable trading.
Turnover for the year to 31...
