UK immigration reforms could exacerbate Scottish construction skills shortages
PLANS to limit immigration into the UK could add to skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors...
Rearo secures lucrative deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels
GLASGOW-based kitchen and bathroom surface manufacturer Rearo has announced a new deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels.
The contract with the Derbyshire-based company,...
Industry urged to work together to ‘radically rethink’ Scotland’s construction skills shortages
SCOTLAND'S Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has urged the construction and built environment sector to pull together to 'radically rethink' about how workforce and skill...
Offers in excess of £15 million sought for Glasgow city centre retail asset
CBRE has been appointed by HIH Real Estate to bring a retail and office investment opportunity in Glasgow city centre to the market.
Located at...
Green light for urban riverside living site in Stirling
STIRLING Council has approved plans to start the marketing process for a key site within the city's Forthside development.
The local authority said the strategically...
Roofing contractors remain optimistic despite ongoing challenges
NEW research has found that roofing contractors are enduring mixed fortunes at the moment, with 'stagnating' workloads and new enquiries, but also signs of...
Glasgow property auction house on track to break £2 million turnover barrier
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions is set to register record growth for the third year in a row since its formation.
Set up in 2022 by...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD for Scotland
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Nick Rowan will become MD of its construction services business in Scotland from August 4, 2025.
He will succeed the...
Steel contractor expects turnover to rise towards £200 million in milestone year
NORTH Ayrshire-based structural steel fabricator J&D Pierce Contracts is expecting turnover to rise towards £200 million as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary this...
Thomas & Adamson relocates London office amid growth plans
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, has relocated its London office to Southwark in preparation for further growth.
Now based...
Management buyout complete at civils specialist Dougall Baillie Associates
ENGINEERING consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced a management buyout by three of its directors.
Civil engineering director Scott MacPhail, structural engineering director Alan Ferns...
Recruitment process underway for Highlands and Islands Enterprise chair
THE recruitment process to appoint a new chair for the board of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is underway.
Applications are currently being invited...
Dwello announces appointment of director of new business
LEE Hardy has joined the ownership and senior management team of Dwello, Scotland’s new residential letting agent, as its director of new business.
Dwello was...
Scotland’s engineering construction workforce tipped to rise by 24% in next five years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland's engineering construction industry (ECI) workforce could increase by 24% in the next five years.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training...
‘Rare’ six-acre Glasgow industrial site marketed for sale
COLLIERS’ industrial & logistics team has been instructed to bring a six-acre Glasgow industrial facility for sale.
65 Craigton Road, Govan, boasts 65,489 sq ft...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
Conflict Avoidance Coalition launches new website
THE Conflict Avoidance Coalition has launched a new website.
The coalition brings together more than 90 organisations - including public bodies, contractors, consultants, and professional...
Expanding bathroom supplies business becomes employee-owned
A £20 million turnover bathroom supplies business has become Scotland’s newest employee-owned company.
Rutherglen-headquartered Wetrooms International Group employs almost 80 staff, including in its network...
City Access Scaffolding appoints new commercial director
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the appointment of Ross Archibald as its new commercial director.
The Bonnyrigg-based company said that it was clear Ross was...
