Cruden Group confirms double HR appointment
THE Cruden Group has strengthened its HR offering with the appointment of Joanne Hadwin as group head of HR and Laura Davidson as HR...
Trade body calls for ‘decisive and timely’ action on apprentice numbers
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from Covid-19.
Responding...
Legislation on electrical regulation the only way to bring ‘comfort and security’ to customers
TRADE body SELECT has urged Scotland's electricians to take part in a second consultation on regulation of the electrical industry.
The organisation said only government...
New lease secured at famous Aberdeen building
DM Hall has let the long-established licensed premises in Aberdeen’s Windmill Brae, known to locals as the former Steinhaus, Traffic Nightclub and The Garage,...
Demand for industrial space rises amidst office and retail decline
DEMAND for industrial space in Scotland continues to increase but the availability of vacant office and retail space is rising at the strongest rate...
CPD module highlights impact of natural light in design of the built environment
THE role of natural daylight in promoting health, wellbeing and productivity when designing the built environment is the subject of a new professional learning...
SPF calls for continuation of business rates relief
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has called for the continued support with business rates to protect the recovery from Covid-19.
The organisation made the call ahead of...
Council initiative has helped attract £1.2 billion of investment in Glasgow
ALMOST 12,000 new jobs have been created over the last four years through the Invest Glasgow initiative, the city's local authority has revealed.
Invest Glasgow is...
‘Real appetite’ for regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) says there is now 'overwhelming industry support' for regulation of the electrical industry and is urging more professionals to...
Kingdom appoints consultants to new framework to support affordable homes delivery
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has appointed a number of consultants to its new Consultant Services Framework to help support its new build...
Saint-Gobain earns Top Employer accolade
SAINT-Gobain UK & Ireland has confirmed the business has been certified as a Top Employer in the UK for the ninth consecutive year, and...
Scotframe build system secures NHBC Accepts assurance mark
SCOTFRAME has revealed it has become one of the first timber frame specialists in the UK to secure the NHBC Accepts mark for its Valutherm...
Free webinar will explore future of social housing in Scotland
SCOTLAND Excel is teaming up with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to look at the future...
Soben appoints new strategic adviser
PAUL Brown has been appointed as strategic adviser at quantity surveying and commercial management firm Soben.
Mr Brown has over 30 years' experience across a...
Trade body welcomes progress in campaign to end payment ‘abuse’
TRADE association SELECT has welcomed progress in its campaign for fairer payment terms for small businesses after 'sweeping reforms' were announced to the UK Government’s Prompt...
Galliford Try expects return to profitability
GALLIFORD Try has revealed it expects to report a return to profitability and a resumption of dividends with its half-year results to 31 December 2020.
In...
New division aims to help high-rise owners meet regulations
TÜV SÜD UK has announced the launch of its building advisory service division, described as providing advanced data management and analytic services for owners...
New engineering services alliance tipped to help drive positive change
THE UK engineering services sector is launching a new industry alliance designed to be an 'agent for positive change' and support the delivery of...
DM Hall welcomes back four experienced professionals
DM Hall's Edinburgh operations have been boosted by the recruitment of four professionals who have all previously worked for the chartered surveying business.
Jonny Mitchell,...
Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans
SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...
