CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
Contractor opens new office in Cumbria to serve civils and building divisions
GRAHAM has opened a new office in Cumbria, which will be utilised by the contractor's civil engineering and building divisions.
Located at the Phoenix Enterprise...
Buchan Offshore Wind ramps up expansion plans with Glasgow office move
CBRE has advised Buchan Offshore Wind on its relocation to 3,733 sq. ft. of new office space at Ediston’s refurbished 70 Wellington Street in...
Gensource completes acquisition of Solar Kingdom
SUSTAINABLE energy specialist Gensource has completed the acquisition of Perth-based Solar Kingdom for an undisclosed price.
Solar Kingdom, which was established in 2009 and specialises...
Multi-million pound engineering and technical framework for Scotland is awarded
A national contract to help Scottish councils source specialist engineering consultancy services has been awarded - and is expected to be worth £160 million...
Scotland’s construction leaders state key aims for incoming government
SKILLS, sustainability, and addressing the housing crisis should be among the top priorities for the incoming Scottish Government, construction sector leaders have told Project...
Knight Frank confirms senior hire to lead new Scottish business rates service
KNIGHT Frank has appointed an experienced business rate specialist in Scotland to lead a new dedicated service, with the deadline for the latest appeals...
New units at Golspie Business Park to open later this year
BUSINESSES are being invited to register their interest in new flexible units being developed at Golspie Business Park.
Morrison Construction is building the units on...
Elgin timber company to double headcount with £55,000 investment
MORAY-based Moore Timber Company has announced a £55,000 expansion project with backing of £27,500 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The small business, which currently...
Libby Heathcote elected as next RIAS president
LIBBY Heathcote, an associate director at Reiach and Hall Architects, has been elected as the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in...
Balmoral Comtec sold to Freudenberg Flow Technologies
BALMORAL Group has completed the sale of Aberdeen-based offshore energy giant Balmoral Comtec to Freudenberg Flow Technologies, an international manufacturer of industrial solutions for...
Keller Group hails ‘strong’ trading performance in early months of 2026
AHEAD of the group's AGM, geotechnical specialist contractor Keller Group has issued an update for the first four months of the year, with trading...
Shetland firm to expand Sumburgh base amidst increasing demand
SHETLAND-based Ness Engineering is to build a new facility on its existing site at Sumburgh amidst growing demands for its services.
The company has secured...
Maxi Caledonian reports rise in turnover and pre-tax profit
MAXI Caledonian Ltd, the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage Ltd, Maxi Construction Ltd and Maxi Warehousing Ltd, has announced an increase in both...
CCG invests in window and door manufacturing operations
CCG Group is investing £500,000 in its PVCu window and door manufacturing operations in Glasgow.
The 10,000 sq ft glazing facility opened its doors earlier...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
Willmott Dixon unveils national development business focused on regeneration
WILLMOTT Dixon has launched a new national business focused on regeneration, residential, student accommodation and public-private partnership (PPP) schemes.
Willmott Dixon Developments was unveiled at...
Kirkwood Timber Frame bolsters senior team with key appointment
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Dyke McKenzie as the company's new business development manager.
He brings over 30 years of experience to the role,...
Glasgow-headquartered civils specialist continues English expansion
GLASGOW-headquartered civils specialist Mackenzie Construction has continued its expansion with the opening of a new regional hub in Stafford, joining other bases in Inverness,...
CITB data reveals grant support for over 30,000 apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its 2025-26 financial year grants figures, which reveal that the organisation provided £120 million, including £68...
