Research reveals grounds for ‘cautious optimism’ in construction materials markets
THE construction sector's demand for heavyside materials increased in the final months of 2024, according to new data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
From...
Access and scaffolding giant reveals Brand new name
Lyndon SGB by BrandSafway, a major provider of access and scaffolding solutions, has announced it has rebranded to Brand Access Solutions by BrandSafway.
The move...
Thomas & Adamson confirms senior hire
EDINBURGH-headquartered construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, has appointed a new associate to oversee the building surveying team within...
St John’s High Income Property Fund acquires Eurocentral warehouse
REAL estate advisor CBRE has advised St John’s High Income Property Fund on the acquisition of a distribution warehouse at Eurocentral.
30 Coddington Crescent offers...
Glasgow consultancy appoints three new directors to help drive growth strategy
GLASGOW-headquartered engineering consultancy MHB Consultants (MHB) has made a raft of senior appointments as the business readies itself for a period of growth under...
17 suppliers appointed to Scottish social housing ‘disruptors’ framework
17 suppliers have secured places on the latest Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework, which supports Scottish local authorities and housing associations to procure...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies adds machine shop to Livingston base
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced an extension to its Livingston branch with the addition of a new machine shop.
The facility features...
Knight Frank bolsters Scottish team with new partner
KNIGHT Frank has added to its consultancy services in Scotland with the appointment of experienced project manager David Robertson as a new partner.
David joins...
Investor demand for commercial property in Scotland increases
NEW research has revealed Scotland’s commercial property market is continuing to see increased activity as both investor and occupier demand rises.
The findings were made...
Refurbished Glasgow office secures another major occupier
GRANT Thornton UK LLP has become the latest major occupier to take space at Glasgow’s recently refurbished Aurora office development at 120 Bothwell Street,...
UK Government invests £20m in Moray-headquartered Orbex
THE UK Government has invested £20 million in Moray-headquartered spaceflight company Orbex.
Orbex is developing both small and medium-sized space rockets and initial launch operations...
Build of new industrial development begins at Inchmuir Park
J. Smart & Co has commenced construction on a new industrial development at Inchmuir Park on behalf of Ryden.
The speculative development will deliver 58,628...
Fire safety firm set for £2.5m expansion of its East Kilbride site
EAST Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has received a grant award of £835,000 from Scottish Enterprise towards an expansion project totalling £2.5...
Highland Heritage Woodwork’s expansion set to boost sustainable supply chains
HIGHLAND Heritage Woodworks is set for further growth after opening its new £250,000 sawmill at Aberdeenshire's Dunecht Estate, supported by a £100,000 grant from...
Highland property developer acquires key commercial properties near Cromarty Firth Freeport
ARK Estates has announced that it has acquired Ardoy House and Culcraggie House from BT at the Teaninich Industrial Estate in Alness.
The 9,367 sq...
Dalux expands UK operations into Scotland
DALUX has announced the expansion of its UK operations into Scotland, further solidifying the firm's commitment to delivering 'superior' software solutions for the construction...
Build of offshore wind farm to begin as £3.5 billion funding milestone reached
THE equal joint owners of the planned Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm have announced today that the flagship Scottish project has reached financial close...
New study explores ways to unlock private sector investment in town centre housing
A new study has highlighted the barriers and opportunities facing private sector developers to deliver town centre housing in Scotland.
The study, Unlocking Town Centre...
UK construction output set for ‘gradual recovery’ this year and next
NEW research has revealed that UK construction output is set for a 'gradual recovery' this year and next, following two challenging years that have...
Plans unveiled for £200m transformation of Edinburgh’s Port Hamilton building
DRUM Property Group is set to lead a £200 million transformation of Edinburgh's Port Hamilton building, with the complex set to become Lloyds Banking...
