Fears over inflation causing lack of investor confidence in projects
NINE in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation draining confidence in the market and threatening future projects, a new report by Gleeds...
Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
Contractors sought for £20m Scottish public sector building maintenance and compliance framework
BUILDING maintenance and compliance experts are being invited to apply to be part of a £20 million framework to support public sector organisations in...
Construction businesses urged to build resilience in face of uncertain economic situation
TURNER & Townsend is advising the UK construction industry to target investment in innovation and productivity to help build resilience amid inflationary pressure and...
Kingdom Housing Association names next chief executive
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced that Tom Barclay will replace outgoing chief executive Bill Banks, who leaves the organisation at the end of March.
Tom...
Rosyth contractor confirms partnership with Italian manufacturing giant
ROSYTH-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has agreed a partnership with Giacomini, a global specialist producer of underfloor, ceiling heating, cooling systems and...
Thomas & Adamson confirms promotion of new partner
PROPERTY and construction business Thomas & Adamson has confirmed that Heather Holbrook has been promoted to partner.
Glasgow-based Heather Holbrook joined the firm in 2013...
Avant Homes Scotland adds to senior team with land manager appointment
AVANT Homes Scotland has appointed a senior land manager as part of the firm's expansion plans.
Andrew Statham joins from property investment firm Manse. He...
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...
