Scottish Construction Leadership Forum outlines ‘steady progress’ on Recovery Plan
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has revealed it has made 'steady progress' on its Recovery Plan.
Looking back over 2021, the organisation believes there...
Saint-Gobain poised to sell plumbing, heating and sanitaryware products UK distribution brands
SAINT-Gobain has revealed it has entered into binding agreements for the sale of three of its remaining four UK distribution brands specialised in plumbing,...
Successful tenderers announced for advance work contracts on dualling project
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced its intention to award two advance works contracts as part of the preparatory works for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to...
CICV Forum members call for spirit of cooperation and collaboration to continue in 2022
MEMBERS of the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum have revealed their Christmas wish-list for the coming year.
The continuation of cooperation and collaboration within the...
Almost £1 billion to be invested in the Highlands
THE Highlands is to have almost £1 billion invested in it over the next 15 years, after plans were approved.
Totalling £938.894 million, the Highland...
Scottish commercial law specialist adds to construction and corporate finance teams
COMMERICAL law firm MacRoberts has announced it has strengthened its construction law and corporate finance teams with the appointments of Jonathan Gaskell as a...
UK construction output dips but businesses continue to invest for a bright future
UK construction output fell by 1.8% in October 2021 - the largest monthly decline since April 2020 following the pandemic-related lockdown.
Figures released by the...
Balfour Beatty ‘on track’ to deliver pre-pandemic financial performance
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that the business is on track to deliver a financial performance this year in line with pre-pandemic levels.
In a trading...
Rising demand for rural property results in recruitment drive for Baird Lumsden
BAIRD Lumsden, the rural property arm of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, has recruited three more property professionals in response to demand for rural properties...
Engineering consultancy sets out ‘ambitious’ growth plans
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has set out its UK growth strategy after reporting a 'strong' financial performance despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The business, which...
Research highlights extent of migrant worker exodus from UK construction industry
A new CITB report has revealed the number of migrant workers in the UK construction industry fell by 8.3% in 2020.
The Migration in UK Construction...
Facilities maintenance specialist establishes Scotland HQ to meet demand for green technologies
COMMERCIAL Maintenance Services (CMS) UK has appointed Adam Bartle to the new role of head of renewables as the company looks to grow its...
Edinburgh-headquartered firm increases revenue by 134%
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company has announced a record turnover of £4.4 million following a year of 'unprecedented growth'.
The figure represents a major increase in...
NatureScot’s peatland restoration project to bring green jobs boost
THE number of green jobs in Scotland is set to be boosted following the expansion of NatureScot's Peatland ACTION programme.
The nature agency announced that...
Trade body welcomes increased diversity amongst apprentice plumbers
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed it has seen 'markedly' increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited apprentice plumbers.
Alongside...
Balfour Beatty to create almost 600 new roles for young people across the UK
BALFOUR Beatty has announced its intention to increase the number of apprentices, graduates and trainees by around 60% compared to its 2021 intake.
The contractor's...
New initiative aims to boost opportunities for Fife SME construction businesses
A new initiative is being launched in Fife to develop opportunities for small and medium-sized construction firms.
The scheme, run by Fife Council and Fife...
SPF urges government action to incentivise retrofitting of commercial buildings
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has written to finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP, urging her to support the decarbonisation of the built environment and...
Mabey Bridge to provide structures ‘on demand’ to Forestry and Land Scotland
MABEY Bridge has announced it has reached a framework agreement with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) for the supply of 'multiple' structures.
The bridges will...
Major funding boost for sustainable cement innovation in South Lanarkshire
A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular...
