FMB launches manifesto setting out key proposals ahead of 2026 Scottish Election
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the next Scottish Government to work with its UK counterparts to implement a licensing scheme for...
Westminster debate addresses ‘growing problem’ of rogue builders
THE problem of rogue builders was explored during a Westminster Hall debate, led by Mark Garnier MP.
MPs from across the political spectrum came together...
UK and Scottish governments urged to make growth top priority in upcoming budgets
KEY construction stakeholders have urged the UK and Scottish governments to prioritise growth in the upcoming budgets.
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the autumn...
CQM delivery takes on increasingly vital role
JOHN Kilbane, a senior associate at Thomson Gray Construction Consultants, has revealed that construction quality management (CQM) is becoming increasingly important within the sector,...
Roofing and cladding contractors’ workloads remain ‘largely steady’ despite wider sector challenges
NEW research has highlighted the resilience being shown by UK roofing and cladding contractors, despite a challenging period for the wider construction sector.
NFRC’s (National...
Funding boost supports AC Whyte & Co’s expansion plans
BARRHEAD-based contractor AC Whyte & Co Ltd has secured £550,000 in funding from UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel, to support its expansion plans...
HFD appoints development director to lead Glasgow hotel redevelopment
HFD Property Group, the development division of the wider HFD Group, has appointed Charles Harte as development director to oversee the delivery of its...
Scottish housing market remains steady despite budget-related uncertainty
NEW research has found that house prices are still rising in Scotland despite some uncertainty relating to the upcoming UK autumn budget.
The findings were...
Confidence in UK economy hits record low among plumbing and heating firms
NEW research has found that confidence in the UK economy among plumbing and heating firms has dropped to its lowest level since reporting began.
The...
Landscape architecture business opens new Glasgow studio
LANDSCAPE architecture practice OOBE has opened a new Glasgow studio at Tontine, 20 Trongate.
Regional director Greg Meikle has been appointed to lead the firm's...
Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme
THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.
Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...
Tilbury Douglas appoints chief financial officer
TILBURY Douglas has announced the appointment of Martin Harrison as the firm's new chief financial officer (CFO).
Martin has over 20 years' experience in construction...
McTaggart Construction achieves Living Wage accreditation
MCTAGGART Construction has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer.
The Living Wage accreditation demonstrates McTaggart Construction's commitment to ensuring all employees earn a...
Lar appoints MD of its development subsidiary
STUART McLaren has been appointed MD of Lar Housing Trust's development subsidiary.
He was previously development director of Lar Projects Ltd and takes up his new...
Fire testing specialist begins construction of new East Kilbride facility
FIRE testing specialist, United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), has broken ground on a £2.5 million expansion at its East Kilbride testing facility.
Acquired by...
SPA provides details of major framework for upgrading public buildings across Scotland
SCOTLAND’S public sector is set for a £1 billion uplift, unlocking opportunities for businesses to upgrade vital public buildings and infrastructure.
Firms are being urged...
The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...
THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan.
The move marks...
SSEN Transmission to create 600 earn as you learn roles
SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of 600 earn as you learn roles between now and 2030.
The announcement was made at an event at...
Glasgow-headquartered Wallace Whittle targets further growth in England
WALLACE Whittle has embarked on significant plans to accelerate its growth across England with senior appointments, growing offices, and a pipeline of work already...
Glasgow’s Lighthouse building to become climate tech hub
SUSTAINABLE Ventures has secured a 99-year lease for use of the Lighthouse building in Glasgow city centre.
Glasgow City Council said the long-term lease will...
