Tradespeople struggling to buy new tools because of cost-of-living crisis
THE cost-of-living crisis has meant that 33% of tradespeople can't afford the tools they need, new research has claimed.
Conducted by ElectricalDirect, the study asked...
Donaldson Group announces new group chief financial officer
DONALDSON Group has announced the appointment of Alyson Donaldson as group chief financial officer.
Alyson joins from global veterinary care provider, IVC Evidensia, where she...
Grants worth up to £20m available in bid to decarbonise public sector buildings
THE Scottish Government has launched a new funding scheme offering up to £20 million in grants to support the decarbonisation of public sector buildings.
Local...
Fife flooring specialist joins Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative
Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), the Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, has underlined its commitment to excellence by signing the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).
The Scottish...
Contractor credits work in Scotland as ‘major’ contributor to financial growth
GRAHAM has said that activity in Scotland is a 'major' contributor to its 'strong and sustainable' financial growth after the contractor's 2023 accounts revealed...
Etex acquires Stirling insulation specialist Superglass
BUILDING materials manufacturer Etex has completed the acquisition of Stirling-based insulation producer Superglass.
With this deal, Etex extends its European footprint for insulation beyond its...
New BESA president urges businesses to embrace digital age
CLAIRE Curran, MD of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2023/24.
Described as a 'progressive...
NASC appoints new CEO
CLIVE Dickin has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC).
He has worked for more than 25 years...
Aberdeen housing developments back on track as price pressures ease
TWO Aberdeen City Council housing developments are back on track after high construction costs put them on hold.
A value engineering review identified project savings...
Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
Delight at two-year wage agreement being reached for electricians
SELECT has announced that it is 'extremely pleased' that a two-year wage agreement has been sealed for Scotland's electricians.
The deal, which will see rates...
Livingston contractor lands place on property maintenance and refurbishment framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has announced it has secured a place on Scotland Excel’s property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
Appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades,...
Hardies ramps up presence in newly refurbished Dundee base
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced that the firm's refurbished office in Dundee has gone from housing a staff of just six employees...
Diane Drummond elected new chair of BESA Scotland
DIANE Drummond has been elected chair of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland.
Drummond is MD of B-DACS Air Conditioning, which installs, maintains, and repairs...
New decarbonisation framework launched for Scotland
A new framework has been launched in Scotland to provide retrofit and professional consultancy services to support Registered Social Landlords with the delivery of...
Ex-Falkirk indoor football centre up for sale
A former indoor football centre in Falkirk is being marketed for sale by property agent Savills.
Located on Grangemouth Road, around 1km east of the...
Pick Everard strengthens Scottish team with senior appointment
PICK Everard has appointed an experienced director of structural engineering in Scotland in a bid to accelerate its regional growth opportunities and service capabilities...
Edinburgh surveyor returns to where it all began with senior role
AN Edinburgh surveyor has come full circle after he rejoined the company that kickstarted his career.
Lloyd Anderson joined Trident Building Consultancy after graduating from...
Crofters to get support to improve energy efficiency of homes
SCOTLAND'S crofters are to get help with high energy costs through new grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Crofters can apply...
‘Early signs’ of improvement in Scottish investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors' latest review of the Scottish investment market has highlighted a 'subdued' second quarter of 2023.
£396 million was traded during the...
