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...
Construction cost consultancy expands EMEA team
CONSTRUCTION cost consultancy Soben has announced the appointment of Robert McQueen and Max Elswood as project directors for Soben Consultancy UK & Europe.
A quantity...
Cruden appoints new partnership director
CRUDEN Building has appointed Stewart Shearer as the firm's new partnership director.
The move follows the group’s decision to combine its construction businesses across the...
UK construction output at its highest level since September 2019
NEW figures released by the ONS have revealed that monthly output in the UK construction sector is at its highest level since September 2019.
Output rose...
Tayside civils business moves to employee ownership model
A Tayside civil engineering contractor is adopting employee ownership in a move described as 'guaranteeing' the future of 130 jobs.
Kilmac Limited is being placed...
DM Hall appoints new residential property director
DM Hall has appointed experienced property professional, Kirsten Nicolson, as residential property director.
To be based at the firm's Edinburgh office, Kirsten joins with 16...
Barratt Developments Scotland announces largest ever apprentice recruitment drive
BARRATT Developments has pledged to recruit 23 new apprentices in Scotland this year as it doubles down on investing new talent in response to...
