‘Subdued’ growth in construction output
CONSTRUCTION output in the UK rose by 0.1% in the three-month on three-month all work series in August 2019, as revealed by the latest...
Clarity welcomed over CPR guidance in a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario
SELECT has welcomed confirmation of how Construction Products Regulation (CPR) could be affected by a 'no deal' Brexit.
The UK Government has announced that if...
Technology and engineering firm doubles up in Aberdeen
VIPER Innovations is to expand its Aberdeen operations at Moorfield Group’s Innovation Park in Bridge of Don.
The subsea technology and engineering firm has agreed terms...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
Cruden Homes (West) appoints new MD
FRASER Lynes has been promoted to the role of managing director for Cruden Homes (West).
Fraser, a quantity surveyor, has been with the Cruden Group for...
Commercial property consultancy strengthens Edinburgh team
EUAN Kelly has been appointed a partner in Knight Frank's Edinburgh office.
He re-locates from the commercial property consultancy’s London HQ, where he was part...
New PMI figures reveal extent of construction challenges
NEW research has revealed that activity in the UK construction sector in September declined at its second-sharpest pace since April 2009.
The headline seasonally adjusted...
SBCC conference to shine a light on economic issues
ECONOMIC issues affecting the industry will be the main focus of this year’s Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) conference.
The Scottish Government's finance secretary Derek...
MKM attributes Scots growth to ‘stable and resilient’ building sector
MKM Building Supplies Ltd will open five new branches in Scotland within 12 months.
The independent builder’s merchant said the investment follows 'exceptional' financial performance from the...
Brexit uncertainty impacts home improvement plans
A new study has found that Brexit uncertainty has caused a significant number of homeowners to cancel or postpone plans to make improvements to...
Two global brands announce Clyde Gateway move
DHL Express and Torishima Service Solutions Europe Ltd (TSSE) are setting up home at Clyde Gateway East Business Park in Glasgow, in a move...
Dundee demolition contractor switches to employee ownership model
DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model.
The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...
Principal contractor names new operations director
MARTIN McColl has been appointed operations director at akp Scotland.
He joins from Ceramic Group Holdings, where he was director of its shopfitting business. Martin...
Local firms poised to benefit from UTG transformation project
DOZENS of companies from across the north east of Scotland have expressed an interest in contributing to the £25.7 million project to transform Aberdeen's...
Kier announces £245 million loss
KIER has announced a loss of £245 million before tax for the year ending 30 June 2019, whilst also warning that Brexit could negatively...
Reverse charge VAT delayed until 2020
THE Government has announced the implementation of reverse charge VAT will be delayed by a year.
Originally scheduled for 1 October 2019, the changes will...
Builder’s merchant launches new Aberdeen branch
MKM Building Supplies has opened a new branch in Aberdeen, creating 20 jobs in the process.
The 3.2-acre location with a 26,000 square foot warehouse...
PERI confirms changes to northern sales team
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI UK has announced a restructuring of its northern region following a number of sales employee retirals and departures.
Martin Richardson,...
Robertson strengthens residential team with trio of senior appointments
ROBERTSON has announced three senior appointments to its Residential Group business.
The new recruits include new CEO John Low, who will be tasked with growing the company...
CMS Window Systems appoints new chairman
LOUIS Eperjesi has been appointed chairman at CMS Window Systems.
The former Tyman plc CEO has three decades of director-level experience and his background in...
