JCB profits and sales down in 2015
JCB achieved underlying earnings of £214 million in 2015, an £80 million drop from the previous year.
Sales turnover was £2.34 billion, down from £2.51...
Breedon hints at further acquisitions
BREEDON Aggregates said the business is “confident” of meeting 2016 market expectations after announcing its unaudited interim results for the six months ending 30...
The Dunne Group ceases trading
Bathgate-headquartered civil engineering and construction firm The Dunne Group has gone into administration, resulting in the loss of over 500 jobs - 200 of...
Esh Border Construction calls 2015 a year of “consolidation and investment”
Scottish-based construction firm Esh Border Construction, part of Esh Group, has announced its annual accounts.
The firm said its key focuses were “consolidation and investment”...
New appointment for Robertson Property team
UK infrastructure company Robertson Property has added a new member to its North of England team.
Dan White has been appointed as development director; a...
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff make new senior appointments
Engineering consultancy firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has made two new appointments to its senior building services team in Scotland.
Scott Baird, formally of Buro...
Marley to take up hub West Scotland role
IAIN Marley has been named the new chief executive of hub West Scotland.
Iain, who takes up his new role in September, has been working in...
Knight Property Group acquires Edinburgh House
Aberdeen-based commercial property developer Knight Property Group has announced its acquisition of Edinburgh House.
The Group acquired the property, located on St. Andrew Square, in...
Idom Merebrook doubles housing turnover since 2010
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Idom Merebrook has reported 100% growth in its housing division since 2010.
The firm’s housing turnover has grown from £1.35 million in...
MMS JV lands A96 dualling contract
THE Mott MacDonald Sweco joint venture (MMS JV) has been appointed to carry out route option assessment and design work for the A96 dualling project...
Kier lands £14m Edinburgh College of Art contract
KIER Construction Scotland has been appointed by the University of Edinburgh to undertake refurbishment work on the College of Art.
The firm said work will be carried...
Esh celebrates Scottish contract wins
ESH Border Construction has announced a number of new business wins in Scotland.
The company is part of Esh Group and has enjoyed a "steady pipeline" of work...
IME confirms DMB merger
EDINBURGH-based IME Property has announced a merger with East Lothian's DMB Property.
The two property agencies will operate under the IME brand in a move which Iain Mercer,...
Turnover boost for Scottish fit-out specialist
MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported a rise in turnover from £74 million to £88 million.
The Scottish fit-out, housing and maintenance contractor said sales in...
Property firm’s marketing approach goes viral
AN Edinburgh-based property investment firm has adopted an innovative approach to marketing a vacant sight in the city's Sighthill area.
SRA Ventures, in conjunction with property...
Breedon hopeful of sealing Hope deal this summer
BREEDON Aggregates may avoid an in-depth investigation into its proposed £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials after agreeing to divest 14 ready-mix concrete...
Profit Track accolade for Esh
ESH Group,which includes Livingston-based Esh Border Construction, has been placed 54 in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100.
The list ranks the UK’s private companies with...
Breedon still confident over Hope acquisition
Breedon Aggregates remain confident of completing the acquisition of Hope Materials despite concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to 27...
Urban Union appoints new MD
Susan Hallsworth has been appointed managing director for regeneration company Urban Union.
Susan has over 15 years’ experience in the industry and has previously held...
Glasgow firm’s catch of the day
WORK will start on a new £20 million salmon hatchery in Highlands, with help from Glasgow construction design consultancy Pick Everard.
14 million Salmon will...
