Libby Heathcote

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 Construction COO Stewart Brundell

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...
Dyke McKenzie, Kirkwood Timber Frame

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,...
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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,...
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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...
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Scotbuild rebrands as SB Services and launches new M&E division

MULTI-trades construction firm Scotbuild is to rebrand to SB Services and has announced the launch of a new M&E division. The division will merge with...
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UK Government unveils new crackdown on late payments

THE UK Government is introducing landmark legislation designed to end the 'scourge' of late payments. The Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the Commercial...
Campbell McGregor

AIM appoints specification manager for Scotland and northern England

AIM Acoustics & Insulation Manufacturing has appointed Campbell McGregor as specification and sales manager for Scotland and northern England. Commercial director Ian Exall explained that...
Shakir Khaja

Egis appoints aviation director to drive airport growth

EGIS has announced the appointment of Shakir Khaja as aviation sector director for Europe and Africa. He will oversee the architecture, engineering and consulting firm's...
Forterro and 3E teams celebrate acquisition plans

Forterro confirms plans to acquire software specialist 3E

INDUSTRIAL software solutions specialist Forterro has announced its intention to acquire 3E, a software provider for manufacturers of windows and doors. The deal expands Forterro’s...
Carbon Futures and BE-ST teams

BE-ST and Carbon Futures announce new strategic partnership

BE-ST and Carbon Futures have announced a new strategic partnership designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment. The two-year partnership will be entered...
Debbie Petford

BESA marks ‘historic day’ in battle against late payments

THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed the Small Business Protection (Late Payment) Bill announced in this week’s King’s Speech. BESA said late and...
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Highland Council masterplan consent area decision welcomed

THE Springfield Group has welcomed the Highland Council's endorsement of masterplan consent area (MCA) sites across the Highlands. The local authority confirmed the move today,...
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Electrical engineering specialist reports rise in turnover and profit

ELECTRICAL engineering services provider Quartzelec has reported a 6% rise in turnover to £93.8 million and a 12% jump in pre-tax profit to £10.2...