University of Strathclyde announces partnership with global engineering firm
THE University of Strathclyde has announced it is partnering with Babcock to develop and deliver innovation through 'world class' projects.
The Glasgow-based learning institution has...
Research shows construction workloads are rising across Europe
NEW research has revealed that construction activity in Europe continues to increase, with positive output growth being reported within all sectors.
The findings were revealed...
Ogilvie targets social housing sector growth with senior appointment
OGILVIE Construction has appointed Kirsty Kirke as development manager for social housing as the firm looks to expand its presence in this sector.
She brings...
Prospect 13 upsizes at Moorfield’s Aberdeen Energy Park
MOORFIELD Group, the owner of Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks, has completed a relocation and upsizing lease with Prospect 13, the virtual marketing consultancy...
Pandemic hits Stewart Milne Group results but firm says ‘exceptional’ trading paves way for...
STEWART Milne Group has hailed an 'exceptional' trading performance over the last ten months despite the pandemic-related challenges, revealing the business is on course...
Easing of Scotland’s Covid restrictions sees change to self-isolation rules
CLOSE contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 will no longer be automatically required to self-isolate for ten days from August 9,...
Balfour Beatty joins hub South East supply chain as Tier 1 contractor
HUB South East Scotland has confirmed Balfour Beatty as the third Tier 1 construction contractor to join its supply team, which already includes Morrison...
Contract awarded for Uig Ferry Terminal project
RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has secured the contract for the upgrade of Uig Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Skye.
The work at Uig Port,...
Sale completes on former Macdonald Marine Hotel staff accommodation building
A staff accommodation building at the former Macdonald Marine Hotel in North Berwick has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Chicago-based AJ Capital Partners purchased...
JR Group strengthens senior team with business development manager appointment
THE JR Group has appointed Carol Cameron as group business development manager.
Carol is an experienced business development professional with more than 20 years' service...
Muir Group hails ‘robust response’ to challenging year
MUIR Group has hailed the firm's 'robust' response to the pandemic-related challenges of the past year after reporting a £1 million profit against a...
Alliance backs Scottish cash retentions reform recommendations
ACTUATE UK, the engineering services sector body, has welcomed recommendations made to the Scottish Government to reform cash retentions practices and protect sub-contractors from...
Savills completes move to refurbished Aberdeen base
REAL estate adviser Savills has announced completion of its Aberdeen move to 37 Albyn Place, where the offices have been refurbished to provide 'modern,...
Hydrogen fuel specialist confirms plans for Scottish site
HYDROGEN fuel specialist Element 2 has announced plans to invest up to £2 million in opening its first refuelling station in Scotland.
The company is...
Soben retains top consultancy accolade at national awards ceremony
SCOTTISH-headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has been named Consultancy of the Year at the National Building and Construction Awards for the...
CR Smith and Fife College team up to launch fast-track joinery programme
CR Smith and Fife College have teamed up to launch a fast-track training scheme for joiners to help address demand for trade skills.
The programme...
Online Meet the Contractor event to discuss Perth & Kinross opportunities
HUB East Central Scotland and Perth & Kinross Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), will host a free online event on...
Scottish construction plant sales more than double in first half of 2021
SALES of construction equipment in Scotland for the first half of 2021 were more than double the figures recorded over the same period 12...
Balfour Beatty chief to use university post to tackle skills shortages
BALFOUR Beatty Group chief executive Leo Quinn has been appointed visiting professor at the College of Business and Social Science at Aston University, Birmingham.
He...
Trade body slams ‘unacceptable’ average decision time for major housing applications
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has branded the latest annual planning performance statistics for 2020/21 - showing a 17-week increase in the average decision...
