Council backs genuine firms as initiative launched to target bogus traders
EAST Renfrewshire Council has launched a new initiative to protect vulnerable residents from bogus traders and in turn support reputable home improvement firms.
The move...
New payment solution billed to ‘change lives’ of construction workers
A UK tech firm behind a new payment innovation has said that the technology will 'transform the life' of hard-working construction workers.
The new GO!...
National Association of Shopfitters joins CICV
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has welcomed the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) to its ranks.
NAS was established 104 years ago and represents...
Edinburgh energy storage specialist signs deal with Czech firm
UNDERGROUND energy storage specialist Gravitricity has signed a collaboration agreement with Czech electricity flexibility aggregator Nano Energies.
The move comes after the Edinburgh firm unveiled...
Funding boost for Highlands project that would create 500 construction jobs
SSE has announced it is providing a £100 million investment boost into what could be Britain's biggest pumped hydro storage scheme in 40 years.
The...
Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate
AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
SNIPEF announces new deputy chief executive
STEPHANIE Lowe has been appointed as deputy chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF).
Stephanie joined SNIPEF as industrial relations...
New rules around property relief risks creating ‘uneven playing field’
NEW rules being introduced as part of changes to the non-domestic rates system in Scotland could cause confusion for landlords and property investors, particularly...
Irvine construction business to introduce four-day working week for employees
IRVINE-based construction property and investment business Edison Group has introduced a four-day working week for all employees.
The new regime will guarantee all 60 employees...
Deanestor on course for record turnover in 2023
DUNFERMLINE-based furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has announced a record order intake of around £24 million in the last six months.
The business revealed it is...
Balfour Beatty confident of delivering ‘ongoing profitable managed growth’
BALFOUR Beatty has reported a 42% increase in underlying profit from operations to £279 million in its 2022 full-year financial results.
The group has seen...
Spring budget: construction industry offers mixed response
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced that relaxing immigration rules to address 'chronic' skills shortages in the construction industry are a welcome...
Best Practice Guide tipped to help transform construction sector pay issues
A new Best Practice Guide (BPG) for Scotland’s construction industry has been tipped to significantly improve long-standing payment issues which have blighted the sector.
Issued...
Davidson & Robertson announces senior appointment
DAVIDSON & Robertson (D&R) has announced the senior appointment of Graeme Ferguson as director within its rural and agency department.
Graeme joins the firm of...
Henry Brothers secures place on Ministry of Justice framework
HENRY Brothers has been appointed on the Ministry of Justice Constructor Services Framework for the first time.
The company has been chosen on both national...
Jobs boost for Moray as contractor announced for RAF Lossiemouth project
SOME 125 jobs are to be created as a result of an £83 million upgrade project at RAF Lossiemouth, the UK Government has said.
The...
Geotechnical investigations contracts awarded on major wind farm project
FUGRO and Ocean Infinity have sealed contracts for geotechnical investigations on a project to deliver one of the world's largest floating offshore wind farms.
The...
Burness Paull adds to real estate team with new partner appointment
BURNESS Paull has appointed real estate lawyer David Stewart as a partner.
Stewart, who is ranked by the Chambers legal directory, joins from Morton Fraser....
Whitesales strengthens sales team in Scotland
WHITESALES incorporating Lareine Engineering, the rooflights and daylighting specialist, has announced it has strengthened its sales and support team in Scotland.
Lee Greer has been...
FMB says immigration could help address sector skills shortages
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed reports that the UK Government is planning to loosen immigration rules to help tackle skills shortages...
