FMB sets out four key steps to support sector’s recovery
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to produce an economic package of measures that increases demand for building...
CICV Forum welcomes new member and creates consultant sub-group
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum now has 25 full member bodies from across Scotland after welcoming trade association DHF to its ranks.
DHF represents companies...
Builder reports ‘positive’ start to second half of 2020
MCTAGGART Construction has announced it has started the second half of the year positively with a number of new contract wins, site starts and...
Fair returns to Stewart Milne Homes as central Scotland MD
JONATHAN Fair has returned to Stewart Milne Homes as MD in central Scotland.
The move follows James Crawford’s decision to retire after 24 years with...
Bridge of Allan business marks 40-year milestone
BRIDGE of Allan-based Allan Water Developments is celebrating reaching 40 years in business.
Still involved in commercial developments across Scotland, the business also encompasses Allanwater...
FMB urges PM to invest in repair, maintenance and improvement sector
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to forget the importance of repair work ahead of an expected...
New construction director for Hart Builders
CRAIG Giblett has been appointed construction director at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group.
His previous roles include contracts director for Graham Construction and operations manager for...
Springfield confirms raft of senior appointments
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team.
The housebuilder revealed Martin Egan takes on the role of chief...
FMB calls for more apprentices to ‘turbocharge’ sector’s recovery
CONSTRUCTION apprenticeships are needed to 'turbocharge' economic recovery, according to a study by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB’s report Trading Up looks...
Builders’ merchant primed to capitalise on demand for decking
BEATSON'S Building Supplies has agreed a partnership with a composite decking manufacturer to become Scotland’s sole stockists of a new product.
Beatson’s, which has five...
Scottish builders’ merchant secures new funding package
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies Group has received a CBILS funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to help support the business during...
Construction law specialist urges government intervention to safeguard sector
A Scottish solicitor has warned that government intervention will be required to prevent the construction industry facing major long-term difficulties.
Roddy Cormack, accredited specialist in construction...
CICV Forum welcomes next phase of construction’s return to work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the announcement regarding further easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland, but said health and safety and collaboration...
Trade bodies welcome ministerial intervention regarding certification during phased return
A number of Scottish construction industry bodies have welcomed ministerial intervention in support of certification schemes.
Kevin Stewart, Scottish Government minister for local government, housing...
£78m boost for Scottish construction projects
THE Scottish construction industry is to receive £78 million as part of the Scottish Government's £230 million Return to Work package, with the aim...
SPA reaches partner milestone
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it has secured its 100th partner since launching in 2016.
The organisation provides partners such as councils, housing associations,...
Property developer appoints new contracts manager
SCOTT Brotherstone has been appointed contracts manager at Wemyss Properties.
The move comes as the property developer completes its new project of eight townhouses at...
New senior team installed at Fife timber specialist
FIFE-based timber specialist James Donaldson & Sons has announced its new senior team, as Andrew and Michael Donaldson take over as CEO and chairman,...
Trad Group reveals plans to create six ‘super depots’
SCAFFOLDING specialist the TRAD Group has announced that it will be restructuring TRAD Safety Systems and TRAD Hire & Sales to become TRAD UK....
Consultation on the future of Scottish construction sector extended
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is extending its consultation on the future of the sector to the whole Scottish construction...
