Two new directors appointed at akp
AKP Scotland Ltd has announced two promotions at board level, with Roz Malcolm and Stephen Sharpe becoming directors at the East Kilbride-headquartered contractor.
Joining the...
Amey lands extension to Inverclyde lighting contract
AMEY has announced it has secured a year’s contract extension to repair and maintain street lights, road lighting and traffic sign lighting on behalf...
Value of projects on construction pipeline database reaches £11 billion
SINCE its launch last July, Scotland’s public bodies and private sector construction businesses have welcomed the benefits delivered by the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool,...
DM Hall confirms raft of senior promotions
DM Hall has started the New Year with a flurry of promotions, including four appointments to partnership.
The chartered surveying specialist, which celebrates its 125th...
New research highlights pandemic impact on delaying large-scale projects
NEW research has revealed delays to large-scale UK construction projects have more than doubled during the pandemic.
The data has been released by nPlan, a...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
Research reveals ‘positive’ outcome for Scottish investment market in 2021 despite pandemic challenges
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has revealed the Scottish investment market fared 'surprisingly well' in 2021 despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The property advisory...
Arc-Tech secures Tier 1 subcontractor status with BAM
BAM Construct UK has awarded building services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) Category 1 subcontractor status.
Designed to 'improve the construction process, build quality, health & safety...
Meet the MGF team facing the temporary works challenges in Scotland
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with MGF
For two years, MGF’s Livingston depot has been providing excavation safety solutions to customers across...
Liquidators warn Carluke firm’s collapse a ‘worrying sign’ for sector
CARLUKE-based Iain Potter Construction (IPC) Ltd has ceased trading following a 'severely constrained' cash flow position.
The firm's 33 staff members have since been made...
Co-op agrees deal for £12 million distribution facility in Newhouse
TULCHAN Developments, advised by Montagu Evans, has agreed the pre-let of a new facility for Co-operative Group at Link Park, Newhouse, on the M8...
Consultancy confirms trio of new recruits following ‘rapid growth’
STEEL River Consultants has announced three new appointments at its offices in Stockton and Glasgow.
The business offers health and safety consultancy support as well...
New director joins Savills’ Edinburgh office
ED Crockett has joined Savills as a director in the Operational Capital Markets (OCM) division.
He will be based predominantly in the firm’s Edinburgh office,...
Trade body launches new associate membership scheme
TRADE body SELECT has announced the launch of a new associate membership scheme designed to give manufacturers and service providers the chance to become...
Mackenzie Construction appoints Smart Surface research associate
HAVING been awarded funding from Innovate UK for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
Second Build Ayrshire programme targets local construction businesses
THE second online Build Ayrshire programme, which helps guide local construction-related businesses on how to win work from Tier 1 contractors, is set to...
Maxi to deliver West Lothian College improvement works
MAXI Construction has landed a contract to deliver alteration and student-focused improvement works to West Lothian College in Livingston.
This is the company’s second contract...
Glamping design consultancy on course to double headcount
EDINBURGH-headquartered glamping site design consultancy, Glampitect, has revealed it expects to more than double staff numbers in the next 12 months.
Founded in August 2019...
Construction Scotland updates Site Operating Guidance following Omicron emergence
CONSTRUCTION Scotland has reviewed and made several changes to its Site Operating Guidance designed to help companies comply with new regulations following the emergence...
Cruden hails ‘bright outlook’ after weathering pandemic storm
THE Cruden Group has reported a 22nd consecutive year of profitable trading despite the firm's financial results being 'significantly impacted' by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cruden...
