Growth in construction output welcomed, but government urged to set out skills plan
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed new figures from the ONS Construction Output data for May 2024, which revealed a 1.9% increase in...
Surveyors in Scotland optimistic for house sales despite fall off in new buyer demand
HOME sales in Scotland are expected to rise over the next three months, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential...
Galliford Try predicts ‘another year of strong performance’ in trading update
GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' performance in a trading update for the year ended 30 June 2024.
The group has increased revenue and profit...
Safetec UK moves into refurbished Aberdeen office
SAFETEC UK has secured new office space in the Aberdeen's west end following an extensive refurbishment programme at the property.
The firm is increasing its footprint...
Edinburgh continues to ignite investor interest according to research
INVESTOR research by Lismore Real Estate Advisors has shown that 90% would consider investing in Edinburgh over the second half of 2024.
The capital's international...
Advanced Building Contractors caps record year with leadership changes
ADVANCED Building Contractors (ABC) has announced changes to its leadership team to propel further growth.
The firm said strong demand for its services, in particular...
James Donaldson Insulation appointments new business manager
UDDINGSTON-based James Donaldson Insulation (JDI) has announced the appointment of Laura Borland as business manager.
Laura has over 25 years' experience in the construction sector...
Firms appointed to ‘robustly’ test Mackintosh rebuild plans
THE Glasgow School of Art has appointed two architecture firms to 'robustly' test its plan to rebuild the Mackintosh building
Reiach and Hall and Purcell...
Scottish commercial property investment drops, but ‘cautious optimism’ remains
NEW research has revealed investment in Scottish commercial property dipped during the first six months of 2024 following uncertainty over interest rates.
Commercial property consultancy...
Landmark EPD for timber frame wall panel showcases green credentials
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration...
Balfour Beatty to be awarded £184.7m Tomatin to Moy dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty is poised to be appointed to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in a contract worth £184.7 million.
The Scottish Government has...
Barratt confirms trio of senior promotions in Scotland
BARRATT has strengthened its leadership team in Scotland with three senior appointments.
Barratt Developments Scotland – which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes –...
Trade body encouraged by new chancellor’s emphasis on housing and planning
HOMES for Scotland has welcomed new UK chancellor Rachel Reeves' emphasis on housing delivery and the planning system - and urged the Scottish Government...
Procast awarded five-year framework agreement by Loreburn Housing Association
HAMILTON-based principal contractor, Procast Group, has announced it has been awarded a five-year framework agreement by Loreburn Housing Association.
The move is described as a...
Turbine supplier announced for Highland wind farm
SSE Renewables has announced Vestas as the turbine supplier for its Aberarder wind farm in the Highlands.
Vestas will supply and install a dozen of...
GMG Energy announces partnership with Hendry Joinery and Builders
GMG Energy has joined forces with Hendry Joinery and Builders to supply and install bespoke garden rooms and home offices across Scotland.
Based in the...
Dunoon residential site brought to market
A residential development site with planning for 16 detached houses in Dunoon has been brought to the market by DM Hall at offers over...
Robertson Group confirms senior finance appointments
ROBERTSON Group has appointed Irene Wilson as chief financial officer and Colin Mitchell as group finance director.
Irene has been with the business for 20...
Aberdeen sees strongest first half for commercial property investment since 2018
ABERDEEN witnessed its highest level of commercial property investment in the first half of this year since 2018, according to new figures from Knight...
Senior Architectural Systems appoints major projects manager
SENIOR Architectural Systems has announced the appointment of Mark Rossouw to the newly created role of major projects manager.
He brings with him over 15...
