Morris & Spottiswood ramps up sustainable housing focus as part of net zero plans
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 as the business continues to make sustainable improvements.
The construction firm revealed...
Landmark deal announced for new Bellshill logistics park
KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has concluded a 50,000 sq ft deal at the first phase of Belgrave Logistics Park in Bellshill.
The new...
Timber frame specialist secures OSHA framework agreement
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has secured a position on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework for volumetric (CAT 1)...
Legal firm doubles Glasgow office capacity with new premises
LAW firm Thorntons is expanding with the opening of new Glasgow office which is double its existing capacity.
The business has operated from serviced offices...
New data shows value of Scottish public sector construction projects is soaring
NEWLY released data has revealed that the value of planned public sector construction projects in Scotland has risen by £600 million to £12.2 billion.
The...
Uncertainty takes its toll on Scotland’s commercial property market
NEW research by RICS has found that conditions in Scotland's commercial property market 'deteriorated' at the end of last year.
The latest Royal Institution of...
Trade body confirms two planning promotions
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has promoted two members of its planning team.
Liz Hamilton has been appointed director of planning, while Richard Lewington...
Former RIAS president appointed chairman of Glasgow Wood
GLASGOW Wood has appointed Robin Webster OBE as its new chairman to replace Brian Young.
The charity and social enterprise provides volunteering opportunities to locals...
Some tradespeople considering second job amidst rising costs
NEARLY a third (29%) of tradespeople are considering getting a second job in order to get by, a new UK-wide survey has revealed.
Carried out...
New survey launched to identify skills gaps in the finishes and interiors sector
THE Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched a new census questionnaire to assess the current status of the workforce and address skills shortage.
The...
International contract wins prompt profit and turnover surge at growing Scottish business
SCOTTISH-based Energy Specialist Solutions (ESS) has hailed a 'transformative' year in 2022 in which the business tripled its sales and opened in America to...
Timber engineering manufacturer opens tenth UK site
DONALDSON Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has opened its tenth branch in the UK.
The new site in Exeter in the south west of England will...
Lender pledges to back Scottish SMEs with £80m this year
WHITE Oak UK has pledged to provide £80 million to Scotland's SMEs and mid-corporate businesses over the course of 2023.
It follows the non-bank lender...
Shepherd’s ‘delight’ at topping commercial property search expert’s disposals report
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has secured the top spot in commercial property search specialist, NocaLoca's, disposals report 2022.
The report analysed 42,000 property adverts in the...
Paisley firm promotes site manager following delivery of ‘high quality’ projects
THE JR Group has announced the promotion of site manager, Stephen Robertson, to the new role of contracts manager.
Stephen first joined the Paisley-headquartered firm...
Edison Group completes acquisition of GDC Design
SCOTTISH-based construction and property business Edison Group has completed the acquisition of project management, interior fit-out and property maintenance business GDC Design.
Glasgow-based GDC Design...
‘Cautious optimism’ for Aberdeen market after positive 2022
THE recovery of the energy sector helped office take-up in Aberdeen increase by 96% last year, new research has revealed.
Knight Frank said office take-up...
Over 500 construction jobs to be created following £27m funding boost for projects
MORE than 500 construction jobs are set to be created as a result of regeneration projects in disadvantaged and rural communities across Scotland receiving...
Glasgow firm adds to senior team with two promotions
GLASGOW-based A Alexander Group has announced the creation of two new management roles following 'significant growth' over the past three years.
Gordon Anderson has been...
Galliford Try trading ‘in line’ with board expectations
GALLIFORD Try has announced that the group is 'performing well', with trading in line with board expectations, in a trading update for the half-year...
