Wallace Whittle marks five years of major growth since management buy-out
WALLACE Whittle is marking the fifth anniversary of its return to UK ownership following its 2021 management buy out.
The firm, which has a legacy...
Skills crisis causing ‘widespread disruption’ to UK building projects
HOMEOWNERS planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)...
Management buyout of City Access Scaffolding completed
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the successful completion of a management buyout of the company.
Original co-founder, Mark Skinner, alongside fellow directors, Ryan Scott and...
Scotland heading for ‘housing catastrophe’
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed Scotland is heading for a 'housing catastrophe' following the latest housing statistics which show continued declines...
Sustainability focus tipped to bolster Scottish construction activity over coming years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland’s construction market is expected to see workloads increase steadily over the coming years, supported by a strong pipeline...
Glasgow-based property auction house hails record month
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions has registered a record month of sales with transactions totalling £5 million completed in February.
This figure is double the previous...
Scottish commercial property market shows resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty
ALMOST £390 million of Scottish commercial property deals have concluded in the first three months of 2026, despite an increasingly uncertain geopolitical backdrop, according...
Turner & Townsend reshapes UK leadership team as business prepares for further growth
TURNER & Townsend has announced changes to its UK leadership as the business prepares for growth.
Patricia Moore becomes MD for Europe, the Middle East...
Housebuilder hails ‘milestone year’ as turnover and profits soar
MILLER Homes has hailed a record year for the business - which saw significant rises in turnover and adjusted operating profit - after publishing...
Highland Council endorses £547m reinvestment plan from green freeport
AN estimated £547 million in business rates generated through the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) will be reinvested in jobs, skills development,...
Mineral Products Association appoints new cement and lime director
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has announced the appointment of Martin Casey as its new senior director for cement and lime.
He succeeds Diana Casey...
Mac Mic Land announces new CEO and unveils UK expansion plans
MAC Mic Land has unveiled ambitions to continue expanding its portfolio of UK sites as it confirms Steve Clegg as its new chief executive officer.
The...
Clark Contracts shortlisted for major accolade at 2026 British Business Awards
CLARK Contracts has been shortlisted for Large Business of the Year at the 2026 British Business Awards.
The Paisley-based main contractor was founded in 1978,...
Regeneration of Govan gets £3m funding boost
THE next steps in the regeneration of the Govan area of Glasgow has been backed by funding of almost £3 million from the National...
Port of Nigg set for £30m investment as north-east firms unite under new brand
PLANS for over £30 million of investment at Port of Nigg have been unveiled as three north-east businesses unite under the newly launched brand...
Scottish property specialists team up to launch commercial management firm
A trio of Scottish property sector specialists have joined forces to launch a new commercial property management business.
TMB Commercial Property Management has been founded...
New campaign targets invoice fraud in construction sector
THE National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of invoice fraud...
Balmoral Tanks appoints new MD
BALMORAL Tanks, a Balmoral Group company and provider of bulk liquid storage solutions, has announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as MD.
He succeeds long-standing...
SELECT calls to guard against retentions reappearing ‘under a different guise’
SCOTLAND'S largest construction trade body, SELECT, has welcomed the outcome of the UK Government’s consultation on retentions, which proposes to ban the withholding of...
CQIC urges ‘fundamental change’ in use of Contractor Design Portions in Scotland
THE Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has published a new report calling for a fundamental change in how Contractor Design Portions (CDPs) are used...
