GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment
NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...
Cumbernauld precision manufacturer enters partnership with French door designer
CUMBERNAULD-based glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has announced it has entered into a new partnership with French design and engineering specialist Bel’M, maker...
Housebuilder set for Glasgow HQ move
CALA Homes (West) has confirmed it will relocate from its Falkirk HQ to Glasgow, in a move the housebuilder said will 'firm up' its...
Global expands Scottish team to meet growing emphasis on quality within housing sector
THE booming Scottish housing market means there is more emphasis on quality, according to Global, a fast growing supplier of latent defects warranties for...
Build Lanarkshire recruiting local construction businesses for 2022 programme
Build Lanarkshire, the free programme which helps guide local construction businesses on how to build the skills and capacity needed to win work from...
IES strengthens senior team with four new appointments
GLASGOW-based built environment climate tech firm Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) has announced it has made four senior appointments.
The new hires have been tipped to...
Council says ‘hurdles’ placed in way of delivering new train station in Winchburgh
WEST Lothian Council has expressed its disappointment that 'hurdles have been placed in the way' of delivering a new railway station in Winchburgh.
Winchburgh is...
Donaldson Group launches online roof truss ordering service
THE Donaldson Group is introducing a new online roof truss ordering service called Donaldson Direct.
The timber specialist said the new platform provides a 'simple...
CITB shines spotlight on impact of grant scheme on smaller businesses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that almost 14,000 businesses have been awarded grants in the past year, with over £77 million...
CBRE acquires Scottish property advisory consultancy business
CBRE has completed the acquisition of Dougray Smith, a property advisory consultancy in Scotland specialising in investment and mixed-use developments.
Chris Dougray and David Smith...
Scottish industrial rental growth forecast to outpace offices and retail
RENTAL growth in Scotland’s industrial and logistics sector has been tipped to outpace both offices and retail property assets over the next five years.
Knight...
Businesses urged to focus on ‘getting the basics right’ as inflation soars in construction...
TURNER & Townsend has said that 'soaring' inflation in the UK construction sector exacerbated by the war in Ukraine means businesses should focus on...
HFD Group moves HQ to ‘flagship’ Glasgow development
HFD Group has announced it will take the top floor of its flagship 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow.
The commercial property firm said...
Stewart Milne Group puts housebuilding business up for sale
STEWART Milne Group has announced plans to sell its housebuilding business, following the decision of its founder to retire.
Almost 50 years after founding the...
Housebuilder appoints new land and planning manager
MUIR Homes has announced the appointment of Nicola McCowan Hill as land and planning manager.
In her new role, she will be tasked with identifying,...
Thomas & Adamson confirms raft of senior promotions
THOMAS & Adamson has announced a raft of promotions designed to support the company’s growth plans.
London-based David Lane and Glasgow-based Heather Holbrook have both been promoted...
HeatFix Scotland announces key partnership with Edinburgh Boiler Company
HEATFIX Scotland has announced a key partnership with the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC).
The service and repair company launched in the capital in early February,...
SFT to outline net zero infrastructure goals in business plan
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is today (April 11) publishing its Business Plan for 2022/23, which the organisation revealed focuses on improving the economic,...
UK construction activity hits ‘record’ levels in March but outlook is more challenging
NEW research has shown that later stage UK construction activity hit 'record' levels in March, but a drop in planning applications could result in...
Advance Construction Group unveils new division
THE Advance Construction Group has launched a new division called WRS Structures Ltd, which will deliver reinforced concrete frames and structured steel buildings, as...