Scottish construction activity outlook ‘positive’ but shortages and costs challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted the impact of skills shortages and material costs on Scottish construction activity despite rising workloads.
The Q1 2022 RICS UK Construction...
Law firm adds to planning team with senior appointment
LAW firm Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of planning lawyer Sandy Telfer to the partnership.
Sandy joins from DLA Piper as the second partner...
Sika redevelops Wishaw manufacturing site
SIKA UK has confirmed the completion of a major redevelopment of the company's Wishaw plant.
The site was acquired in 2019 and is one of...
Price rises are result of global events and not ‘profiteering’ says CICV
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has said that ongoing price rises for projects are caused by global events and not 'profiteering'.
It comes after...
Bowman Rebecchi launches estate agency with new director and major contract win
AN Inverclyde property specialist has announced the introduction of a new arm to its business operations with the launch of Bowman Rebecchi Estate Agents...
Consultancy appoints new Scottish head of building surveying
CONSTRUCTION and property consultants Summers-Inman has announced the promotion of Michael Pollock to head of building surveying (Scotland) as it targets expansion into new...
Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects
THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in the...
Edwin James Group opens new academy hub
ASSET engineering specialist Edwin James Group has launched a new purpose-built academy hub in Derbyshire and a range of new training courses. The hub...
Miller Homes confirms two senior appointments
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments.
David Skelton has joined as head of learning and development, while Jo Stott...
GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment
NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...
Cumbernauld precision manufacturer enters partnership with French door designer
CUMBERNAULD-based glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has announced it has entered into a new partnership with French design and engineering specialist Bel’M, maker...
Housebuilder set for Glasgow HQ move
CALA Homes (West) has confirmed it will relocate from its Falkirk HQ to Glasgow, in a move the housebuilder said will 'firm up' its...
Global expands Scottish team to meet growing emphasis on quality within housing sector
THE booming Scottish housing market means there is more emphasis on quality, according to Global, a fast growing supplier of latent defects warranties for...
Build Lanarkshire recruiting local construction businesses for 2022 programme
Build Lanarkshire, the free programme which helps guide local construction businesses on how to build the skills and capacity needed to win work from...
IES strengthens senior team with four new appointments
GLASGOW-based built environment climate tech firm Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) has announced it has made four senior appointments.
The new hires have been tipped to...
Council says ‘hurdles’ placed in way of delivering new train station in Winchburgh
WEST Lothian Council has expressed its disappointment that 'hurdles have been placed in the way' of delivering a new railway station in Winchburgh.
Winchburgh is...
Donaldson Group launches online roof truss ordering service
THE Donaldson Group is introducing a new online roof truss ordering service called Donaldson Direct.
The timber specialist said the new platform provides a 'simple...
CITB shines spotlight on impact of grant scheme on smaller businesses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that almost 14,000 businesses have been awarded grants in the past year, with over £77 million...
CBRE acquires Scottish property advisory consultancy business
CBRE has completed the acquisition of Dougray Smith, a property advisory consultancy in Scotland specialising in investment and mixed-use developments.
Chris Dougray and David Smith...
Scottish industrial rental growth forecast to outpace offices and retail
RENTAL growth in Scotland’s industrial and logistics sector has been tipped to outpace both offices and retail property assets over the next five years.
Knight...
