Construction firms urged to prioritise long-term strategies despite immediate cost challenges
A new report from Turner & Townsend warns construction firms against short-term thinking which could 'derail' vital, long-term strategic priorities.
The professional services firm’s Autumn 2023...
Barratt hails ‘strong’ performance in ‘challenging’ environment
BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong operational performance in a challenging operating environment' after the housebulder released its annual results for the year ended...
Barra Energy relocates to Aberdeen west end office
KNIGHT Property Group has secured Barra Energy as its latest tenant at 1 St Swithin Row, in Aberdeen’s west end.
The company has agreed a...
East Dunbartonshire firms urged to join Trusted Trader scheme
PLUMBERS, builders, and electricians are among those being urged to sign up to the East Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader scheme.
Recently launched by East Dunbartonshire Council,...
CLC establishes RAAC technical expert panel and offers support to UK Government
THE Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has offered its support to the UK Government and building owners to address problems associated with the historic use...
New procurement competition launched for A9 dualling between Tomatin and Moy
THE Scottish Government has launched a new procurement competition for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy.
The contract notice for the construction...
Lex Russell appointed new chair of the MPA
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, MD of CEMEX UK Materials, as its new chair.
He succeeds Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson...
Fit-out specialist reports ‘record’ turnover
DUNFERMLINE-based furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has reported a 35% increase in turnover to £19 million and a return to pre-pandemic profit levels.
Turnover rose by...
Falkirk business launches new logistics division after acquisition
JENKINS Fabrications has announced the launch of a new logistics division through the acquisition of Sneddon’s Logistics.
The new service, which will be branded as...
New MD appointed for Vattenfall’s UK heat business
VATTENFALL'S UK heat business has appointed Jenny Curtis as its new MD.
She succeeds interim MDs Stuart Allison and Katja Raabe-Münzberg, having worked with the...
Glasgow property market ‘robust and thriving’ despite surge in interest rates
NEW research has revealed that Glasgow's property market remains ‘robust and thriving' despite the surge in interest rates.
Estate agent Corum is reporting a 10%...
Family affair for Hardies in Glasgow
TONY Madden has been appointed as a building surveyor partner at Hardies Property & Construction Consultants' Glasgow office.
The appointment means that Tony joins his...
Landmark Glasgow office development set for new flexible workspaces
AM Alpha has announced it has commenced the creation of new flexible, fully-fitted workspaces on the ground floor of its office development at 200...
Property and planning law specialists among nine new partners for Anderson Strathern
SCOTTISH law firm Anderson Strathern has promoted seven new partners and appointed a further two.
Among the seven directors being promoted to partner is Chris...
CBRE confirms raft of promotions in Scotland
CBRE has announced a raft of promotions across its Scottish teams.
The real estate advisor confirmed that Caroline Smillie from the occupier accounts team has been...
Aurora Energy Services acquires Caithness lifting and inspection specialist
AURORA Energy Services has completed the acquisition of lifting and inspection firm Northern Marine Services (NMS).
NMS is a provider of non-conventional lifting, inspection, logistics...
Aberdeen event to showcase opportunities on multi-million pound projects
A variety of sub-contracting opportunities on two multi-million pound contracts are to be showcased at a meet the buyer event in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City Council...
Sister firms relocate to larger premises following ‘significant’ growth in the west
A rise in activity throughout the west of Scotland has prompted sister companies Hardies Property & Construction Consultants and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to relocate...
Cushman & Wakefield confirms new Scottish appointments and promotions
REAL estate agency Cushman & Wakefield has announced two promotions and two new appointments within the company's Scottish operation.
Neil Johnston and Adam Watt have...
Russell Roof Tiles boosts efficiency with £1m investment
RUSSELL Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade.
The latest move to improve efficiencies at its 11-acre Lochmaben site follows...
