Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses
THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...
‘Matchmaking’ process tipped to deliver solutions to sector challenges
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has unveiled its i-Con initiative, which is intended to help support the built environment sector during the coronavirus crisis.
Consisting...
Small firms ‘taking brunt’ of Scottish construction shutdown
NEW research has laid bare the current cash flow challenges for Scottish construction firms in the wake of Covid-19.
A survey conducted by the Construction...
Kingdom Housing Association names new finance director
KEN Tudhope has been appointed director of finance at Fife-based Kingdom Housing Association.
Currently occupying the same role at Weslo Housing, Mr Tudhope will take...
Electrical apprenticeships and training ‘in safe hands’
THE Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has stated that electrical apprenticeships and training are in 'safe hands' following the introduction of emergency measures...
New study highlights impact of lockdown on Scottish housing market
NEW research has revealed that the Covid-19 lockdown is expected to impact the Scottish housing market for the rest of the year.
The March 2020...
Clients urged to release retention money to ease cash flow challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has joined calls urging construction clients to release cash retention money to help supply chains during the current...
Manufacturer adds new key account manager
EURAMAX has appointed Kevan Flanagan as its new key account manager for the DIY and merchant sector.
He joins the manufacturer of PVCu windows, doors...
Online discussion offers optimism for construction SMEs
HUB South West has hailed the success of its first online get-together to help SMEs plan their future via Microsoft Teams.
Around 70 participants took...
Housebuilder achieves highest ever customer satisfaction rating
MACTAGGART & Mickel has been awarded a five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation for the eighth year in a row.
The accolade is based...
FMB warn firms ‘left in dark’ over Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the UK Government's chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to address blockages in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...
Edinburgh office building sold in £5 million+ deal
A well-known Edinburgh office building has been sold in a deal worth more than £5 million.
Wemyss House, which faces onto Queens Street Gardens in...
Shepherd highlights ‘material change of circumstances’
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has called for rating appeals to be lodged and backdated to March 4 as a result of a 'material change of...
Webinars highlight crucial work being carried out by building services firms
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced its series of daily Covid-19 update webinars have reinforced the message that building services specialists are...
Paisley contractor appointed to £20m framework
LAR Housing Trust has appointed Paisley-based Clark Contracts to Lot 2 of its £20 million construction framework
Union welcomes Scottish Government’s stance on site closures
THE Unite union has welcomed the Scottish Government's instruction to close all construction sites not linked to the health service.
Unite said it has been...
Industry bodies clarify position on construction practices
THE new Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued new guidance for Scottish construction firms to provide clarity following advice from First Minister Nicola...
Scotframe creates new role to support growth in English market
Scotframe has appointed Andy Lewis to the newly created role of business development manager for central England
CITB to suspend industry levy collection
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills, due for payment in 2020, for at...
Balfour Beatty to postpone AGM
BALFOUR Beatty is postponing its AGM, which was due to be held on May 14, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The contractor said the move...
