CR Smith reports seventh year of growth
WINDOWS, doors and conservatories company CR Smith has seen a rise in both turnover and profits for the seventh successive year.
The firm’s revenues for...
Hart Builders appoints new executive board member
GILL Henry has been appointed to the executive board at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group.
The business development director has led several projects for the...
Housebuilding decline hits April’s construction stats
A slump in housebuilding contributed to a decline in construction activity in the UK in April.
The value of new construction contracts for the month...
MBO completed at Edinburgh property developer Quartermile
TWO directors of Edinburgh-based property developer Quartermile Developments have created a new firm following a management buyout (MBO).
Chief executive officer Paul Curran and finance...
WSP appoints head of local government
WSP has appointed David Stephens to the role of head of local government, part of the firm's transport and infrastructure strategic business unit.
The professional...
Paragon and Bond Davidson agree merger
EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced a merger with Bond Davidson to create a £22 million turnover business employing almost 200 people.
The...
Contractors say Aberdeen bypass on track for summer completion
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed completion of the Aberdeen bypass project is "still expected this summer" in a trading update ahead of the firm's AGM...
Scotframe aims to treble English turnover
SCOTFRAME has launched its new English-based showroom as the Inverurie-headquartered offsite timber specialist aims to treble its turnover south of the border.
The firm, which...
ISG to deliver two Edinburgh hotel projects
ISG has secured a further two hotels projects in Edinburgh city centre, which will will see the transformation of two "underused" properties and add a...
Contractors named for £750m Clyde Commercial Framework
A Kier Graham Joint Venture, VolkerStevin and Morgan Sindall have been announced as contractors on the £750 million Clyde Commercial Framework.
Kier Graham Defence was...
Places for People acquires half of BIGG Regeneration
REGENERATION specialist Places for People has acquired Igloo Fund's 50% share of BIGG Regeneration, a Joint Venture between Igloo Fund and Scottish Canals that...
Employee ownership ‘ticks all the boxes’ for Dundee building firm
A Dundee building engineering services firm has announced it has become Scotland’s latest employee-owned business.
56 members of staff have become owners of Scan Building Services,...
Scots housebuilder helps address English housing shortfall
SCOTTISH housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes has announced it has secured £11.5 million of funding from Homes England to help deliver almost 500 new homes...
Savills makes senior Aberdeen appointment
STUART Fyvie has been appointed director in the building & project consultancy team in Savills' Aberdeen office.
He joins the real estate advisor from FG...
SPA to host offsite construction framework seminars
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is "building on the success" of the NH1 Offsite Construction framework by hosting two pre-tender engagement seminars...
BAM Construct UK hails “stable” financial figures
BAM Construct UK has reported what it called a "solid, stable performance" in 2017 despite a dip in revenue and pre-tax profit.
Profit before tax...
Adverse weather a factor in “disappointing” output figures
UK construction output has experienced its biggest quarterly fall since August 2012, new research has revealed.
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)...
Property management specialist makes Clyde Gateway switch
SPEIRS Gumley has announced its 70-strong Glasgow workforce will be relocating from its Bath Street HQ to the new Red Tree Magenta building at...
New construction equipment finance firm set to launch
A new finance company dedicated to construction plant and equipment is set to launch in the UK.
Hampshire-headquartered Construction Plant Finance claims to be the...
Renew to buy Scots rail contractor QTS for £80m
ENGINEERING services group Renew Holdings has announced the proposed acquisition of Scottish rail contractor QTS Group in a deal worth £80 million.
The group said the...
