Expanding Edinburgh building firm takes on first apprentice
EDINBURGH-based building firm The Garage Conversion Company has launched the initial phase of a planned programme of growth with the recruitment of its first...
Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics
SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics.
In recent times, the...
Riddell PM founder hands over reins to his sons
DUNFERMLINE-based construction business, Riddell PM, has announced it is transitioning to its next chapter as company directors Dave and Doreen Riddell step down from...
New workspaces launched at former gas purifier shed in Dalmarnock
NEW business space has been released in Dalmarnock in Glasgow's east end by Red Tree, adding to its already established locations in Bridgeton and...
Springfield trading ‘in line with expectations’ amid ‘challenging’ market conditions
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2023, in which the housebuilder has reported a 25% dip...
Women in Property announces new national chair
WOMEN in Property (WiP) has announced that Jennifer Winyard, from Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, will become its next national chair.
Jennifer, who is senior strategic...
Funding boost for Cumbernauld furniture manufacturer
CUMBERNAULD-headquartered furniture manufacturer, Livn Manufacturing Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from UKSE that will help the business invest in new technology and...
Blairs’ Greenock showroom gets a makeover
BLAIRS Windows and Doors has launched its refurbished showroom at the firm's Greenock HQ.
With an updated look, 'alluring' interiors, and the addition of the...
Scottish Procurement Alliance strengthens senior team
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance has appointed Ross Barty as regional business manager.
Dundee-based Ross Ross, formerly of Procurement for Housing (PfH), has 19 years of...
Wallace Whittle appoints new central belt director
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of Steven Dunn to its existing team of directors in Scotland.
Formerly a partner at Troup Bywaters + Anders,...
HFD confirms launch of ‘first-of-its kind’ office service in Scotland
COMMERCIAL property developer HFD has announced the launch of its new serviced office concept Ospa, described as boasting a 'unique' offering in the Scottish...
Insite Cladding & Roofing commercial director retires
GLASGOW-based Insite Cladding & Roofing has announced the retirement of commercial director Kevin Jennings after a near five-decade career in the roofing industry.
Kevin began...
Construction businesses sought for seventh Build Lanarkshire programme
CONSTRUCTION-related businesses across Lanarkshire are being encouraged to register for the seventh annual Build Lanarkshire programme.
Applicants have until 28 March to register for the...
Trade body claims ‘woeful’ planning statistics are ‘simply unacceptable’
NEW statistics showing a major drop in planning applications for major housing developments have been described as 'woeful' and 'unacceptable' by trade body Homes...
Modular housing specialist lands role on Hub South East’s supply chain
MODULAR construction and affordable housing specialist Connect Modular has announced it has been named as a contractor on Hub South East’s Tier 1B supply...
CBRE appoints new Glasgow head
CBRE has announced that Tony Rosenthal has been appointed as the new head of its team in Glasgow.
Tony, who has been with the business...
Lovell Scotland announces new regional MD
LOVELL has announced the appointment of Tony Rankin as its new regional MD in Scotland.
Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the housebuilding...
Colleagues pay tribute as Anne Galbraith prepares to retire from SECTT
COLLEAGUES from across the electrical sector have paid tribute to Anne Galbraith, who is stepping down as chief executive of the Scottish Electrical Charitable...
Donaldson Timber Systems secures place on CHIC’s newbuild development framework
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been appointed to the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium's (CHIC) newbuild development framework.
As part of CHIC’s new eight-year framework,...
Business leaders call for review of Inner Moray Firth proposed local development plan
BUSINESS leaders from across the Highlands have called for the Highland Council to take a fresh look at the Inner Moray Firth proposed local...
