Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects
THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...
CBRE adds to project management and building consultancy team
CBRE has appointed two new staff members to its expanding project management and building consultancy department.
The team has grown by almost 50% in the...
Scottish Government targets more transparency on land ownership
THE Scottish Government is to launch a new public register in a bid to give more transparency on land ownership in the country.
It will...
Robertson hails year of ‘positive progress’ as financial results released
ROBERTSON Group has reported a £588 million turnover for the year ending 30 June 2021 and a pre-tax profit of £16. 9 million.
Turnover in...
Strutt & Parker adds to senior team in Edinburgh
STRUTT & Parker has announced two new appointments to its Edinburgh office. David Law joins as director, head of Edinburgh residential, while Judy Shields...
Annan firm’s innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ housebuilding sector
A new electric charge point has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the housebuilding industry.
Created by Annan-based Eco Group alongside a team of industry experts, the...
SPOA slams failure to delay red diesel changes for construction
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has accused UK chancellor Rishi Sunak of ‘failing to listen’ to the construction industry, following his Spring Statement.
Despite almost 16,000...
Linstone Housing appoints local firm for Renfrewshire property repairs
LINSTONE Housing has appointed local firm Consilium Contracting Services on a two-year contract in Renfrewshire.
Starting on April 1, Consilium will handle day-to-day repairs which...
Linear Group on course for £85 million turnover this year
CONTRACTING and fit-out specialist Linear Group has announced that turnover grew to £73 million in 2021 as the business increased its workforce to 151...
Construction sector welcomes VAT cut on energy saving materials
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, for the next five years, homeowners will pay 0% VAT on energy saving materials including solar panels...
AG appoints new specification consultant for Scotland
SPECIALIST paving and building products company, AG, has announced the appointment of Martyn Fleming as specification consultant for Scotland.
Martyn has worked within the construction industry...
Police Scotland launches new system to tackle rise in construction site thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched today by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The...
Specialist electrical engineers open new Glasgow office
ELECTRICAL Specialist Solutions (ESS), a business founded in 2020 and operated by two experienced Scottish electrical engineers, has opened its first office in Glasgow...
Savills appoints two new associate directors in Edinburgh
SAVILLS has expanded its Edinburgh residential sales team following a 'remarkable' period of housing activity in Scotland's capital.
Two new associate directors have been appointed....
Return to office working helps drive lettings activity
THE serviced offices arm of HFD Group has reported a 'positive' start to 2022, with a number of new lettings at Strathclyde Business Park...
CBRE restructures leadership team in Scotland
REAL estate advisor CBRE has restructured its leadership team in Scotland following a strategic review of the business.
The organisation said the aim is to...
Construction training specialist becomes employee-owned enterprise
CONSTRUCTION management training specialist Esteem Training has announced it has become an employee-owned enterprise as the business marks its 35th anniversary.
With immediate effect, shares...
SMTS rebrands to Donaldson Timber Systems following acquisition
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been confirmed as the new brand of the business formerly known as Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move follows...
Graduate apprenticeships have key role to play in Scotland’s economy
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By Jen Henderson, head of talent partnerships at Heriot-Watt University
Graduate Apprenticeships are a key way to develop and retain skills and talent for business...
Scottish Water receives award for diving procedures
SCOTTISH Water has received an award from the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) UK in recognition of its work to improve diver safety.
The utility...
