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...
Cosmos Projects confirms senior appointments amid substantial growth
CONSTRUCTION company Cosmos Projects Group has announced several senior appointments and revealed it is on track to increase turnover to £14 million by the...
Scaffold business promotes two new directors
JR Scaffold Services has promoted two new directors in a move described as firming up its commitment to nurturing its own talent and recognising...
New premises in tune for Edinburgh construction business
OROCCO marked the official opening of the company's new Edinburgh HQ with a concert by Scottish music star Callum Beattie.
Founded in 2012 by Jonny...
Gilson Gray strengthens property team with partner appointments
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has strengthened its property practice across Scotland and England with the promotion of two experienced lawyers to partners.
Michael Anderson and...
