Tenderer shortlist unveiled for facility able to ‘double’ UK’s electricity storage
SSE Renewables has unveiled the tenderer shortlists of contractors for the civil engineering and mechanical and electrical works on its hydro storage scheme at...
Dumfries chartered surveyors relocates amid ‘buoyant’ local market
THE Dumfries office of chartered surveyors DM Hall has moved to larger premises in the same street.
Established for some 26 years in the town’s...
A new name for architecture practice as business targets UK-wide expansion
AN Edinburgh-based employee-owned architecture practice is rebranding and targeting a period of growth as it eyes expansion throughout the UK.
Founded in 1994, AMA Studio...
Stirling firm rebrands and moves to larger premises
KEVIN Wilson Joiners & Building Contractors has announced it has rebranded its business and moved to new premises.
The Stirling-based company is now known as...
Firm welcomes 23 new apprentices from North Lanarkshire
HOUSING and social care provider, Mears Group, has welcomed 23 new apprentices from North Lanarkshire.
The intake comes in partnership with the area's local authority,...
‘Perfect storm’ creates industrial space shortages across Scotland
NEW research has highlighted a 'critical mismatch' between the supply and demand of industrial space of all sizes across Scotland.
Property and investment management firm...
UK Government looks to streamline apprenticeship levy system
LARGE firms will be able to 'easily' pledge funds to smaller firms through a new UK Government scheme, in a move which Westminster said...
Housebuilder launches low deposit mortgage scheme
BARRATT Homes has announced the launch of a new low deposit mortgage scheme, designed to help make home ownership more accessible.
‘Deposit Unlock’ is being...
Trade body calls for ‘unprecedented surge in training and recruitment’ to meet infrastructure goals
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for an 'unprecedented surge in training and recruitment' to coincide with the UK Government’s announcement of...
Springfield revenue exceeds £200m for first time ever
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported the firm's highest ever revenue and profit for the financial year ended May 31 2021. The houebuilder has increased turnover...
Akela at the double with new housing contracts
AKELA Construction has secured two housebuilding contracts in Scotland's central belt worth over £15 million in total.
The developments will deliver a combined 295 new...
Engineering consultancy expands into Ireland
WILL Rudd Davidson is to expand operations into Ireland with a new office in Dublin.
The engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and...
Savills strengthens senior team in Aberdeen
SAVILLS has announced the appointment of Niall Macleod as director and head of residential development in Aberdeen.
He was previously land director with Dandara...
First National Robotarium CEO appointed
STEWART Miller has been appointed as the first CEO of the National Robotarium, which has been tipped to 'catalyse' innovation and talent development in...
Supply chain issues and price rises hit UK construction output
UK construction output fell by 1.6% in volume terms in July 2021, the latest ONS figures have revealed.
This puts the level of output below...
Housebuilder steps up training opportunities in east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is offering experience and training opportunities in the east of Scotland to help young people pursue careers in construction.
Dandara East Scotland is...
Investment in Scottish floating wind farms could generate £1.5 billion
SCOTLAND could generate £1.5 billion for its economy through investment in floating wind farms, a new report has claimed.
The document said that the offshore...
Council delays project after only attracting one bid
MORAY Council has confirmed that repairs to a road near Keith wont be fixed this year, after the project only attracted one bid.
The A95...
Scottish firms invited to supply chain event for £2bn wind farm
SCOTTISH firms are being invited to an online event to find out about opportunities on the construction of the £2 billion Inch Cape offshore...
‘Unique’ residential development plot marketed in North Berwick
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has announced it has been appointed to sell the former Heugh Reservoir in North Berwick.
Offers over £450,000 are being sought for...
