SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...
Hardies steps up growth plans with three new offices set to open
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants is set to open three new offices across the UK this month.
The offices in Belfast, Leeds, and London, will...
How to say ‘no’ to mates’ rates
NEW research has revealed that UK electricians get asked for mates' rates five times on average per year - with them typically offering a...
East Kilbride-based business hails raft of new contract wins
AKP has announced several new contract wins with a combined value of around £6 million in the early part of 2022.
Recent awards include the...
Glamping site design consultancy ramps up recruitment plans
AN Edinburgh-based glamping site design consultancy has more than doubled its sales team already in 2022.
Glampitect revealed that demand for staycation breaks - which...
BAM’s FM business secures raft of new contract wins
BAM'S facilities management business has secured a number of new contract wins in the energy, housing and education sectors, including the management of eleven...
Series of contracts awarded for North Lanarkshire house builds
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has approved a host of contracts for the build of new council houses in the area.
The £22 million contract for the...
Housebuilder grows total order book to ‘record’ level
SPRINGFIELD Properties has hailed a 'strong' period for the business after releasing its interim financial results for the six month period ending 30 November...
Research reveals finding and retaining skilled staff is biggest worry for contractors
NEW research has revealed that finding and retaining skilled tradespeople is the biggest concern for employers in the building engineering services sector.Â
Despite problems caused...
Site of former Clydebank leisure centre set for 116-home build
THE site of Clydebank's former Play Drome leisure centre is to be transformed into a housing development following a £5.675 million sale.
West Dunbartonshire Council...
Construction business launches new working group to promote female leadership
GLASGOW-based City Building has announced the launch of a new working group designed to encourage more women into leadership roles.
The firm said the Gender...
Housebuilder reveals success in closing the gender pay gap
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced its gender pay gap has 'effectively been closed'.
The housebuilder is reporting a 'small fractional difference' in pay between men and...
Sauter Group acquires majority shareholding in Emtec Group
THE Sauter Group has acquired a majority shareholding in Uddingston-headquartered M&E contractor and maintenance provider, Emtec.
Established in 2003, Emtec has enjoyed year on year...
Cruden to consolidate construction businesses
THE Cruden Group has announced it is combining its construction businesses, with 180 employees of Cruden Building (East) set to transfer to Cruden Building...
Highland firm secures funding to bring two apprentices on board
A Lochaber engineering and welding firm has taken on two new apprentices thanks to a Highland Council scheme.
NEWCo received funding for the two appointments...
New deals at Haymarket Edinburgh secure 100% pre-letting of Grade A office space
M&G Real Estate with its property development partner Qmile Group have now pre-let all 390,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation at its...
Portakabin targets growth in Scotland after appointing new divisional MD
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has announced it is targeting growth across both the public and private sectors after appointing a new divisional MD.
Rory Robertson, who previously...
Data shows encouraging progress on construction sector payment times
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has welcomed new research, which shows an apparent 'dramatic' improvement in the payment habits of main contractors.Â
Data gathered...
Soben confirms updated EMEA operation structure and appoints new division MD
CONSTRUCTION consultancy Soben has announced a new structure for its operation in the UK and Europe, with the launch of Soben Specialist Services EMEA,...
Legal firm agrees ten-year lease BAM TCP’s new Glasgow development
COMMERCIAL law firm Burness Paull has taken a ten-year lease at BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited’s 2 Atlantic Square development in Glasgow city centre.
The...
