Research reveals pressures of business leaders in ‘rapidly changing world’
A new study has highlighted the strain that increased competition, political uncertainty and greater scrutiny is having on UK business leaders.
Research of 1,000 workplaces...
Paisley contractor secures place on CCS framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been appointed to Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) new collaborative construction framework.
The framework can be used by both central...
Latest output stats show ‘dreary’ month for construction
CONSTRUCTION output fell by 2.3% in October 2019 - the largest monthly fall since January 2018 when it fell by 2.6%, according to the...
Consultation announced on cash retentions in Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish Government (SG) has announced a consultation on the use of cash retentions in the construction industry.
The move follows a review of the...
Hardies strengthens team in the west with acquisition of Allan & Hanel
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based Allan & Hanel chartered surveyors.
The move is part of the firm's strategy to...
Developer targets further growth in Scotland
DEVELOPER HBD has marked a period of 'significant investment and growth' in Scotland with a new senior appointment and promotion at its Glasgow base.
Matt...
Hardies adds to Inverness team
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed Carla Walker as an associate in its Inverness office.
The chartered building surveyor has experience in a variety of...
Cruden Group steps up delivery to tackle ‘chronic undersupply’ of housing
THE Cruden Group has announced its intention to boost housing delivery by 25% over the coming year, in response to what the firm described...
BTO makes senior appointment to construction team
BTO Solicitors LLP has appointed new partner Fraser Hopkins to its construction team.
Described by BTO as a specialist in risk and construction disputes, Fraser...
Group will hold political parties to account on payment commitments
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has announced that it will be writing to all political parties on 13 December - the day after the...
Technical director appointed at Donaldson Timber Engineering
OLI James has been promoted to the role of technical director at Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE).
He joined DTE in 2011 as general manager for...
CCG records rise in profit and turnover
CCG has reported an increase in both turnover and pre-tax profits in its latest financial figures.
Turnover is up to more than £168 million – a...
New report calls for more SME housebuilders in Scotland
MORE SME housebuilders are required if growth in Scotland's housing industry is to be continued.
That's the view of trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS),...
Housing association to host supplier engagement sessions
CALEDONIA Housing Association, with subsidiaries Bellsmyre Housing Association and Cordale Housing Association, will two supplier engagement sessions ahead of releasing the tender documents in...
Kier makes senior appointment for Scotland and the north east
KIER has appointed Gary Wintersgill as its new MD to lead its regional building operations in Scotland and the north east, succeeding Brian McQuade...
Henry Boot Developments reveals fresh identity
HENRY Boot Developments has rebranded as HBD.
As the development arm of the Henry Boot Group of Companies, HBD delivers urban regeneration projects in key...
Edwin James Group results mark ‘another year of continued growth’
EDWIN James Group has reported an annual revenue of circa £140 million for the year ending February 2019.
The engineering services business said underlying earnings are...
Would-be MPs urged to commit to ending late payments
SELECT has backed a new campaign by The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group that urges all parliamentary candidates to vow to crack down on...
Political uncertainty blamed for ‘slowing’ Scotland’s housing market
POLITICAL uncertainty has been cited as having an impact on the Scottish housing market, with activity falling further according to the monthly RICS (Royal...
Livingston contractor secures place on national framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has secured a place on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) construction works and associated services framework.
Appointed to Lot 1.1.4 for...
