UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD for Scotland
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Nick Rowan will become MD of its construction services business in Scotland from August 4, 2025.
He will succeed the...
Steel contractor expects turnover to rise towards £200 million in milestone year
NORTH Ayrshire-based structural steel fabricator J&D Pierce Contracts is expecting turnover to rise towards £200 million as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary this...
Thomas & Adamson relocates London office amid growth plans
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, has relocated its London office to Southwark in preparation for further growth.
Now based...
Management buyout complete at civils specialist Dougall Baillie Associates
ENGINEERING consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced a management buyout by three of its directors.
Civil engineering director Scott MacPhail, structural engineering director Alan Ferns...
Recruitment process underway for Highlands and Islands Enterprise chair
THE recruitment process to appoint a new chair for the board of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is underway.
Applications are currently being invited...
Dwello announces appointment of director of new business
LEE Hardy has joined the ownership and senior management team of Dwello, Scotland’s new residential letting agent, as its director of new business.
Dwello was...
Scotland’s engineering construction workforce tipped to rise by 24% in next five years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland's engineering construction industry (ECI) workforce could increase by 24% in the next five years.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training...
‘Rare’ six-acre Glasgow industrial site marketed for sale
COLLIERS’ industrial & logistics team has been instructed to bring a six-acre Glasgow industrial facility for sale.
65 Craigton Road, Govan, boasts 65,489 sq ft...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
Conflict Avoidance Coalition launches new website
THE Conflict Avoidance Coalition has launched a new website.
The coalition brings together more than 90 organisations - including public bodies, contractors, consultants, and professional...
Expanding bathroom supplies business becomes employee-owned
A £20 million turnover bathroom supplies business has become Scotland’s newest employee-owned company.
Rutherglen-headquartered Wetrooms International Group employs almost 80 staff, including in its network...
City Access Scaffolding appoints new commercial director
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the appointment of Ross Archibald as its new commercial director.
The Bonnyrigg-based company said that it was clear Ross was...
New report reveals ‘cautious optimism’ for Scottish construction industry
NEW research has found 'cautious optimism' for Scotland's construction sector.
The latest market intelligence report from construction and property management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall UK...
Highland builder appoints land & planning director
HIGHLAND-based Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has promoted David Jewell to the role of land & planning director.
The move follows the retirement...
Barratt Redrow appoints new MD for West Scotland division
BARRATT Redrow has appointed Andy Curran as its new MD for its West Scotland division.
He will oversee all divisional operations, from land acquisition and...
Montagu Evans appoints heritage and townscape specialist in Edinburgh
MONTAGU Evans has announced the appointment of Catharine Kidd as a partner in the firm's Historic Environment and Townscape (HEaT) team, based at the...
Warnings of ‘avalanche’ of redundancies in Scotland’s oil and gas sector
UNITE has warned an 'avalanche' of redundancies is unfolding in the oil and gas industry in Scotland.
The union said that hundreds of Grangemouth and...
Larger premises gives Ralph Sayer room to grow
EDINBURGH-based solicitors and estate agents Ralph Sayer has relocated to larger premises in the city as the firm prepares to welcome a dozen new...
Burness Paull strengthens energy team with appointment of renewables lawyer
BURNESS Paull has appointed renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in the firm's energy team.
Scott advises clients in the renewables sector on...
