Bad weather sees average tradesperson lose out on £1,300 annually
THE average tradesperson loses £1,300 per year due to bad weather, research by IronmongeryDirect has found.
Amongst the trades that are impacted by bad weather...
Scottish Government’s EPC ratings plan ‘practically impossible’
PROPERTY marketing specialist ESPC says it fears the Scottish Government’s plans for new Environmental Performance Certificates (EPCs), whilst well intentioned, may in some types...
Cruden to hold meet the buyer event ahead of Edinburgh housing project
CRUDEN is calling on local businesses and SMEs to attend its upcoming meet the buyer event for its Silverlea housing project in Edinburgh.
Silverlea is...
How to take over the family trade business
RECENT research from IronmongeryDirect has found that two in five (38%) tradespeople work for a relative's company.
Many of the firms have been passed down...
Taziker appoints new CEO and group MD
TAZIKER has announced the appointment of Neil Harrison as CEO and Jason Worrall as group MD.
Both Neil and Jason are long standing members of...
‘Booming’ Glasgow rental market driving strong returns for landlords
GLASGOW's rental market is the strongest it's been in up to 10 years, according to Rosevale Letting.
Riccardo Giovanacci, founder of the Glasgow letting agency,...
Scottish Government proposes new tax aimed at boosting use of recycled materials
DETAILS of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries has been published.
The proposals form...
Dundee’s economy boosted by construction projects
CONSTRUCTION projects are continuing to benefit Dundee's economy, the city's local authority has said.
Councillors are set to meet on November 20 to hear that...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team with land and planning manager
AS Homes (Scotland) has appointed Liz Hamilton as senior land and planning manager.
The Glasgow-based housing developer delivers affordable homes across Scotland, as well as...
Research highlights surge in Edinburgh commercial property investment
NEW figures have revealed investment in Edinburgh’s commercial property market has already exceeded last year’s total.
Knight Frank said its analysis of RCA data found...
£86 million MOD storage facility to deliver jobs boost in Scotland and Cumbria
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has landed an £86 million contract to help deliver a new 75,000-metre-squared MOD storage facility in Longtown, Cumbria.
Designed to enhance the...
FMB says UK construction output growth masks ‘serious fall’ in housing
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the latest ONS Construction data for September 2023, which showed 0.4% growth, but said it masks...
The benefits of R&D tax credits in construction
Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the small business accountants, discusses R&D tax reliefs and how they can benefit housebuilding and the wider construction sector
MAKE...
7N Architects to lead Lerwick Lanes masterplan
7N Architects has secured the contract to undertake the Lerwick Lanes masterplan, Shetland Islands Council has announced.
The local authority said the tender exercise attracted...
Doors and windows manufacturer invests in new Livingston innovation centre
TIMBER windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has invested £800,000 in a new Sustainability and Innovation Centre as part of a £2 million upgrade...
DM Hall strengthens senior team with new associate
DM Hall has reinforced its building surveying capability with the appointment of Martyn Stevens as an associate.
The experienced building surveyor will be based at...
Buccleuch Property snaps up Edinburgh George Street retail asset
BUCCLEUCH Property has acquired 49 George Street in Edinburgh from Columbia Threadneedle Investments for £3.325 million.
The B-listed property extends to 7,819 sq ft and...
Edinburgh Boiler Company creates dedicated heat pump division
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has created a dedicated air source heat pump division which is set to create up to 15 jobs in...
Edwin James Group reports significant rise in turnover
ENGINEERING services specialist Edwin James Group has increased turnover from £145 million to £175 million for the financial year ending February 2023.
EBITDA increased by...
Contractor looks to welcome local firms to meet the buyer event in Hawick
THE JR Group is inviting local businesses and SMEs to a meet the buyer event in Hawick, ahead of the business starting its inaugural...
