Life sciences boom tipped to provide ‘surge’ in demand for office space
PROPERTY specialist Knight Frank has said the changing nature of health research could drive a 'surge' in demand for high quality office space in...
Trad Group reveals plans to create six ‘super depots’
SCAFFOLDING specialist the TRAD Group has announced that it will be restructuring TRAD Safety Systems and TRAD Hire & Sales to become TRAD UK....
PfH Scotland seeks contractors for £125m DPS initiative
PfH Scotland has revealed it is searching for contractors to deliver £125 million worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords in...
New campaign urges public to help construction workers do their jobs safely
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new social media campaign intended to remind the public to let construction workers do their...
Scottish Labour calls for action to avoid ‘tidal wave’ of construction job losses
SCOTTISH Labour has urged the Scottish Government to include construction workers in any Scottish Jobs Guarantee Scheme and consider targeted support or risk a 'tidal...
Employment experts to advise on redundancies and job support scheme
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other other urgent employment...
Scottish housing market remains ‘exceptionally active’
NEW research has revealed demand remained 'strong' in Scotland’s housing market last month.
The October 2020 RICS Residential Market Survey did, however, reveal that key indicators...
Bancon Construction secures over £25 million worth of contracts
BANCON Construction has secured a batch of new contracts valued at more than £25 million.
The Aberdeenshire firm said that the new work paves the...
Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans
SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...
Clyde Gateway Trade Park acquired in £2.35m deal
CLYDE Gateway Trade Park in Rutherglen has been acquired for £2.35 million by a multi-let industrial property investment fund.
The acquisition marks the first deal...
Furlough scheme extended and ‘super-deduction’ for investment announced
AN extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September and the introduction of a 'super-deduction' tax policy for capital investments were among...
Shepherd drives forward English expansion plans
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has unveiled plans for a major expansion drive into England with the launch of Shepherd Property Consultants.
The venture incorporates Bigwood Properties...
New report highlights positive future for Scottish construction industry
NEW research has highlighted the opportunities available for Scotland's construction industry as the sector continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Developers, contractors and public...
Livingston contractor marks 50 years in business
LIVINGSTON-based Maxi Construction is celebrating 50 years in business today (May 18).
The firm was founded by Arthur Hopkinson, a chartered civil engineer, in 1971....
CCG in recruitment drive to support expanding project portfolio
CCG has announced the appointment of five new trainee assistant site managers as part of a recruitment drive to support an expansion of construction...
Housebuilder strengthens strategic land team with senior appointment
GLASGOW-headquartered housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has appointed a new strategic land manager for the south west of England to support the company's growth in...
Easing of Scotland’s Covid restrictions sees change to self-isolation rules
CLOSE contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 will no longer be automatically required to self-isolate for ten days from August 9,...
Trio of contractors successful in £2 billion SCAPE Scotland construction framework
KIER, Morgan Sindall and McLaughlin & Harvey have been appointed by SCAPE Scotland as the three contractors that will help deliver up to £2...
Savills strengthens senior team in Aberdeen
SAVILLS has announced the appointment of Niall Macleod as director and head of residential development in Aberdeen.
He was previously land director with Dandara...
Council calls for ferry tender process to be ‘immediately halted’
INVERCLYDE Council has called for the ferry tender process being carried out by Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) to be 'immediately halted'.
It comes after the...
