Tax specialist issues warning to contractors over HMRC CIS penalties
A Scottish-based tax expert is warning that Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors are becoming a target for tax authorities, with HMRC issuing letters to...
Cala Group sold for £1.35 billion
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Group is set for new ownership following an agreed sale with an enterprise value of £1.35 billion.
The business confirmed an agreement has...
Construction boom for Scotland as projects in rest of the UK slow
SCOTLAND is experiencing a construction boom at a time when the rest of the UK is slowing down, according to a new report.
The analysis...
Scaffolding provider builds future at Aberdeen industrial estate
SCAFFOLDING and insulation specialist Enigma Industrial Services has signed a lease on units 5 and 6 at Aberdeen's Forties Industrial Estate.
Ryden, acting as joint agent...
Springfield ‘delivered objectives’ despite challenging housing market backdrop
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported a 19.8% drop in revenue to £266.5 million for the financial year ended May 31, with demand impacted by high...
Edwin James Group rebrands as MARCH to provide a ‘total engineering solution’
ENGINEERING services firm Edwin James Group has announced its rebrand to MARCH, in a move designed to simplify its market presence under a unified...
Housebuilder appoints land and special projects director in Scotland
AVANT Homes Scotland has announced the appointment of a land and special projects director as the housebuilder prepares for further expansion.
Iain Allison has 35...
CITB ‘strengthens commitment’ to ensuring Levy system operates fairly
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its 'strengthened position' on ‘passing on the Levy’.
The organisation said the move reflects the CITB, Levy...
New fit-out and refurbishment business launched in Glasgow
MICHAEL Harrison and Gary Scott have launched Bellendaine, a new fit-out and refurbishment company based in Glasgow.
With a combined experience of over 30 years,...
Plan launched to secure Grangemouth’s industrial future as refinery to close
THE Scottish and UK governments have announced a joint investment plan to secure the industrial future of Grangemouth, following Petroineos' decision to close the...
SSE Renewables’ sustainability report highlights green jobs boost
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables supported 16,000 green jobs over its last financial year, analysis by PwC has revealed.
The firm currently has 4.5GW of total renewable...
Perform Panel publishes EPDs for wet wall laminated range
PANEL manufacturer Perform Panel, part of the Donaldson Group, has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full range of wet...
McAleer & Rushe to host Glasgow ‘Meet the Buyer’ event
A Meet the Buyer event, hosted by McAleer & Rushe, will take place in Glasgow where attendees can learn about collaboration opportunities available on...
Hadden Construction enters administration
HADDEN Construction has entered administration after 'battling a number of headwinds in recent years'.
Headquartered in Auchterarder, the contractor specialises in a wide range of...
Ryden appoints new property management partner in Edinburgh
RYDEN has appointed Stuart Lockhart as partner to lead the commercial real estate firm's property management services in Edinburgh.
He brings over 25 years of...
Planning Hub tipped to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions
THE Scottish Government has announced moves to enhance the nation's planning system by utilising specialist expertise to help boost development and green energy opportunities....
Historic Edinburgh business invests for an exciting future
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Edinburgh-based builders’ merchant Bell Donaldson Steele continues to go from strength-to-strength following the successful decision to open a second site
With a history dating back...
Moveable wall specialist sees ‘surge’ in demand for partitioning systems
MOVEABLE wall specialist Style Scotland has revealed it is seeing a ‘surge’ in demand, with sales up by 32% in the last quarter.
“This remarkable...
Aggreko appoints UK and Ireland MD
ALAN Dunne has been appointed by Aggreko as the firm's managing director for the UK and Ireland, with a remit to develop strategic partnerships...
Merchant value sales down 5.8% in Q2
THE latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q2, 2024 were down 5.8% compared with the same period...
