Forum hopes new campaign will encourage support for local tradespeople
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging support for local tradespeople by backing the new Scotland Loves Local gift card campaign.
Designed to help...
XBuro UK opens new Edinburgh office following ‘incredible’ growth
MECHANICAL and electrical engineering consultant, XBuro UK, has opened an Edinburgh office to develop its projects and client base in the country's east coast.
The...
Scottish Property Federation appoints new vice-chair
STEPHEN Lewis has been announced as the new vice-chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF).
MD of HFD Property Group, Stephen has over 25 years'...
JR Construction appoints new estimating manager
EDDIE Matheson has joined JR Construction in the role of estimating manager.
With over 25 years’ experience in the sector, he joins the Paisley-headquartered firm...
Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify
NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry.
The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...
Marshall contracts division secures raft of new project wins
MARSHALL Construction has announced its contracts division has secured a raft of new contracts worth over £50 million so far this year.
The Alloa-headquartered business...
Materials ‘plight’ is significant threat to construction sector’s recovery
THE dual ‘plight’ of material shortages and price volatility risks negatively impacting the construction sector’s ability to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, senior sector...
Screwfix secures final unit at trade counter development in Aberdeenshire
THE Crescent has now reached full occupancy after Screwfix signed up for the final unit at Knight Property Group’s speculative trade counter park development...
Cushman & Wakefield confirm trio of senior surveyor promotions in Scotland
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has promoted Priya Kharbanda, Ewan Stewart and Adam Watt to the role of senior surveyor in the firm's Scottish operation.
The company...
University of Strathclyde announces partnership with global engineering firm
THE University of Strathclyde has announced it is partnering with Babcock to develop and deliver innovation through 'world class' projects.
The Glasgow-based learning institution has...
Research shows construction workloads are rising across Europe
NEW research has revealed that construction activity in Europe continues to increase, with positive output growth being reported within all sectors.
The findings were revealed...
Ogilvie targets social housing sector growth with senior appointment
OGILVIE Construction has appointed Kirsty Kirke as development manager for social housing as the firm looks to expand its presence in this sector.
She brings...
Prospect 13 upsizes at Moorfield’s Aberdeen Energy Park
MOORFIELD Group, the owner of Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks, has completed a relocation and upsizing lease with Prospect 13, the virtual marketing consultancy...
Pandemic hits Stewart Milne Group results but firm says ‘exceptional’ trading paves way for...
STEWART Milne Group has hailed an 'exceptional' trading performance over the last ten months despite the pandemic-related challenges, revealing the business is on course...
Easing of Scotland’s Covid restrictions sees change to self-isolation rules
CLOSE contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 will no longer be automatically required to self-isolate for ten days from August 9,...
Balfour Beatty joins hub South East supply chain as Tier 1 contractor
HUB South East Scotland has confirmed Balfour Beatty as the third Tier 1 construction contractor to join its supply team, which already includes Morrison...
Contract awarded for Uig Ferry Terminal project
RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has secured the contract for the upgrade of Uig Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Skye.
The work at Uig Port,...
Sale completes on former Macdonald Marine Hotel staff accommodation building
A staff accommodation building at the former Macdonald Marine Hotel in North Berwick has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Chicago-based AJ Capital Partners purchased...
JR Group strengthens senior team with business development manager appointment
THE JR Group has appointed Carol Cameron as group business development manager.
Carol is an experienced business development professional with more than 20 years' service...
Muir Group hails ‘robust response’ to challenging year
MUIR Group has hailed the firm's 'robust' response to the pandemic-related challenges of the past year after reporting a £1 million profit against a...
