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...
Lender pledges to back Scottish SMEs with £80m this year
WHITE Oak UK has pledged to provide £80 million to Scotland's SMEs and mid-corporate businesses over the course of 2023.
It follows the non-bank lender...
Shepherd’s ‘delight’ at topping commercial property search expert’s disposals report
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has secured the top spot in commercial property search specialist, NocaLoca's, disposals report 2022.
The report analysed 42,000 property adverts in the...
Paisley firm promotes site manager following delivery of ‘high quality’ projects
THE JR Group has announced the promotion of site manager, Stephen Robertson, to the new role of contracts manager.
Stephen first joined the Paisley-headquartered firm...
Edison Group completes acquisition of GDC Design
SCOTTISH-based construction and property business Edison Group has completed the acquisition of project management, interior fit-out and property maintenance business GDC Design.
Glasgow-based GDC Design...
‘Cautious optimism’ for Aberdeen market after positive 2022
THE recovery of the energy sector helped office take-up in Aberdeen increase by 96% last year, new research has revealed.
Knight Frank said office take-up...
Over 500 construction jobs to be created following £27m funding boost for projects
MORE than 500 construction jobs are set to be created as a result of regeneration projects in disadvantaged and rural communities across Scotland receiving...
Glasgow firm adds to senior team with two promotions
GLASGOW-based A Alexander Group has announced the creation of two new management roles following 'significant growth' over the past three years.
Gordon Anderson has been...
Galliford Try trading ‘in line’ with board expectations
GALLIFORD Try has announced that the group is 'performing well', with trading in line with board expectations, in a trading update for the half-year...
Cost increases contribute to ‘record’ high contract awards in 2022
NEW data released by Barbour ABI has pointed to some areas of positivity for the UK construction sector, including record high contract awards in...
Edinburgh office development pipeline to remain ‘very limited’
NEW research has shown that Edinburgh’s office market saw a 'record' number of regears in 2022, as occupiers decided to stay put amid economic...
DJ Alexander opens new Glasgow base to reflect ‘optimism’ of property market
SALES and lettings agent DJ Alexander Ltd has opened new premises on Byres Road in Glasgow's west end.
The office employs 20 people and is...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Hardies appoints property specialist to lead newly established office
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed property specialist and chartered building surveyor Colin Harrop as managing partner to lead the firm's recently established...
Housebuilder hails ‘excellent’ performance as profit and revenue increases
CALA Group is on course to deliver a 9% increase in revenue to £1.36 billion for financial year 2022.
The housebuilder has issued preliminary results ahead...
Renewables investment to prompt recruitment drive at Edinburgh Boiler Company
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to double its workforce with a £2 million investment in a new renewables division.
Staff numbers will...
