Rising demand for rural property results in recruitment drive for Baird Lumsden
BAIRD Lumsden, the rural property arm of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, has recruited three more property professionals in response to demand for rural properties...
Engineering consultancy sets out ‘ambitious’ growth plans
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has set out its UK growth strategy after reporting a 'strong' financial performance despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The business, which...
Research highlights extent of migrant worker exodus from UK construction industry
A new CITB report has revealed the number of migrant workers in the UK construction industry fell by 8.3% in 2020.
The Migration in UK Construction...
Facilities maintenance specialist establishes Scotland HQ to meet demand for green technologies
COMMERCIAL Maintenance Services (CMS) UK has appointed Adam Bartle to the new role of head of renewables as the company looks to grow its...
Edinburgh-headquartered firm increases revenue by 134%
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company has announced a record turnover of £4.4 million following a year of 'unprecedented growth'.
The figure represents a major increase in...
NatureScot’s peatland restoration project to bring green jobs boost
THE number of green jobs in Scotland is set to be boosted following the expansion of NatureScot's Peatland ACTION programme.
The nature agency announced that...
Trade body welcomes increased diversity amongst apprentice plumbers
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed it has seen 'markedly' increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited apprentice plumbers.
Alongside...
Balfour Beatty to create almost 600 new roles for young people across the UK
BALFOUR Beatty has announced its intention to increase the number of apprentices, graduates and trainees by around 60% compared to its 2021 intake.
The contractor's...
New initiative aims to boost opportunities for Fife SME construction businesses
A new initiative is being launched in Fife to develop opportunities for small and medium-sized construction firms.
The scheme, run by Fife Council and Fife...
SPF urges government action to incentivise retrofitting of commercial buildings
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has written to finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP, urging her to support the decarbonisation of the built environment and...
Mabey Bridge to provide structures ‘on demand’ to Forestry and Land Scotland
MABEY Bridge has announced it has reached a framework agreement with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) for the supply of 'multiple' structures.
The bridges will...
Major funding boost for sustainable cement innovation in South Lanarkshire
A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular...
TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal
TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal has been described...
Arc-Tech MU poised to enter new markets as business marks successful first year
GLASGOW-based multi-utilities specialist Arc-Tech MU is celebrating its first anniversary of trading.
A member of the CCG (Scotland) Group, the business formally launched in winter...
SPA rolls out free call-off service for public sector partners
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) is launching a free call-off service for its public sector partners following a successful pilot.
The service is said to simplify...
Hardies confirms restructure following ‘significant growth’
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the business has undertaken an operational restructuring in response to 'significant growth' in recent years.
The move sees...
Springfield Properties poised to acquire Tulloch Homes for £56.4 million
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced the conditional acquisition of Inverness-based housebuilder Tulloch Homes for a net consideration of £56.4 million.
This will be Springfield’s third acquisition...
Stora Enso unveils new resource hub for architects and developers
STORA Enso has launched a new resource hub to support developers create more 'attractive, productive and sustainable' buildings.
The new hub includes fully interactive 3D...
Glasgow firm snaps up industrial estate and announces upgrade plans
GLASGOW-based Spectrum Properties has acquired the 30-year-old Lloyd Street Industrial Estate at Farme Cross Rutherglen in a deal worth around £3 million.
The move will...
Amey lands role on professional services framework with Transport Scotland
AMEY Consulting has been appointment to Transport Scotland’s professional services framework for the third consecutive time.
The four-year appointment sees Amey as one of five...
