Emma looks to cement company’s status in Scotland
A ground engineering professional with over 20 years’ experience is relishing her role as business stream director in Scotland at Cementation Skanska, after returning...
CAN-do attitude for new confined spaces division
Structural engineering specialist CAN has announced the launch of a dedicated confined spaces division with a team of specialist technicians, estimators and project management staff.
‘Certainty and momentum’ needed to build on COP26 opportunities
THE MD of SELECT has claimed that the construction industry requires 'certainty and momentum' to successfully build on the upcoming COP26 summit.
Speaking at the...
Glasgow unveils £30 billion ‘Greenprint’ investment plan to boost net zero goals
GLASGOW City Council has launched a £30 billion portfolio of investment projects designed to aid the city's ambition of becoming net zero by 2030.
The...
Maxi turnover returns to over £80 million
MAXI Caledonian, the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage, Maxi Construction and Maxi Warehousing, has published its September 2021 accounts, showing a rise in...
Output figures reveal mixed bag as sector awaits Brexit clarity
THE UK construction sector saw a 0.6% dip in output in the three-month on three-month all work series in January 2019, according to the latest figures...
‘Full explanation’ sought after Ferguson Marine misses out on £100m ferries shortlist
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has expressed his disappointment at Port Glasgow's Ferguson Marine not being shortlisted for new ferry contracts.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, who...
Sector-wide survey launches to discover how Contractor Design Portion use can be improved
A survey has been launched to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality.
Led by the Construction Quality...
Housebuilder reveals success in closing the gender pay gap
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced its gender pay gap has 'effectively been closed'.
The housebuilder is reporting a 'small fractional difference' in pay between men and...
Major study proves ‘beyond doubt’ that flexible working is possible in construction
AN 18-month study into the feasibility of flexible working in the construction industry has revealed a series of positive results.
BAM Construct, BAM Nuttall, Skanska...
DM Hall to merge Glasgow southside and Paisley operations with new Hillington Park base
DM Hall has announced it has concluded legal terms to occupy a new office hub facility at Centura Court, Hillington Park, which will house...
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...
Scottish Procurement Alliance announces new interim director
SCOTTISH public sector framework provider Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed procurement specialist Lesley Anderson as its new interim director.
Current director Clive Feeney steps...
Offers invited for former Marshall Works site in Carluke
DM Hall is inviting offers for the freehold interest of the former Marshall Works manufacturing site near Carluke.
The site, which was used as a concrete...
Jobs boost for Moray as contractor announced for RAF Lossiemouth project
SOME 125 jobs are to be created as a result of an £83 million upgrade project at RAF Lossiemouth, the UK Government has said.
The...
Research highlights ‘resilience’ of Scottish commercial property market
THE Scottish commercial property market has continued to see a growth in the value of sales, according to new research.
Scottish Property Federation (SPF) analysis...
Caledonia Housing Association appoints procurement lead
CALEDONIA Housing Association has welcomed Samuel Zachariah as its new procurement lead.
Samuel joins Caledonia from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in...
New regional director for ISG in Scotland
PAUL Beaton has been appointed regional director of ISG's Scottish construction business.
The newly-created role comes as the contractor is set announce "record" turnover figures for...
Research reveals pandemic has accelerated ‘flight to quality’ offices in Edinburgh
MORE than half the office space transacted in Edinburgh city centre during the pandemic has been Grade A, with larger occupiers vying for the...
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...
