Construction sector warned to prepare for ‘sustained’ price pressures
TURNER & Townsend has warned that the construction sector should prepare for the possibility of 'sustained price pressures'.
The firm's latest UK Market Intelligence Report...
New guide advises on ‘complexity’ of professional indemnity insurance
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has published a new guide on the issue of professional indemnity insurance (PII).
The downloadable document outlines the current...
TCS confirms raft of promotions
KILMARNOCK-based TCS Construction Consultants has announced a number of key promotions within the company's quantity surveying and project management teams.
Chris Shields, Scott McGilp and...
‘Radical re-think’ needed to help reduce carbon footprint and mitigate material shortages
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF), working with the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, is advocating a 'radical re-think' of the supply chain as a...
Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer gets green light for £1.7m investment
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, has confirmed it has been given the go-ahead for a £1.7 million plant and building works.
The...
DM Hall strengthens west of Scotland team with new recruits
DM Hall has appointed two more new property surveyors in the west of Scotland.
Chartered surveyor Martin Fleming joins the firm’s Hamilton office as a...
CICV Forum welcomes appointment of new Construction Leadership Forum chair
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the new chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) - Scottish Government minister Ivan McKee.
At...
JDS secures another acquisition with worktop specialist
JAMES Donaldson & Sons Ltd (JDS) has completed another acquisition in the form of worktop specialist Stonecare.
Established in 1999, Glasgow-based Stonecare is a supplier...
Scotland vs England in the new build property market
AS Scotland and England get set to face each other on the football pitch this Friday, new research has compared how the two fare...
Prominent Glasgow city centre building sold to private investor
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced it has completed the off-market sale of a Glasgow office building on behalf of Patrizia for in excess...
Carluke company increases headcount after record results
CARLUKE-based ground maintenance and weed control specialist Complete Weed Control has revealed it is undergoing an 'unprecedented' business boom.
The firm has posted its best...
Knight Frank promotes new partner in Aberdeen
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has promoted Matthew Park as a partner in its Aberdeen office.
He has more than 15 years’ experience in the...
Kilmarnock roofing specialist strengthens senior management team
KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell's specialist roofing and painting division.
He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business...
Will Rudd brings in new recruits after ‘positive’ start to the year
ENGINEERING consultancy Will Rudd Davidson has bolstered its team in Glasgow with six new recruits and promoted three existing team members.
The six new appointments...
CCG in recruitment drive to support expanding project portfolio
CCG has announced the appointment of five new trainee assistant site managers as part of a recruitment drive to support an expansion of construction...
Construction sector urged to support COP26 creative hub in Glasgow
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being urged to help deliver a 'creative and cultural hub' for Glasgow opening in the run up to and during...
East Kilbride firm launches two new divisions and targets new recruits
CONSTRUCTION firm Cosmos Projects has announced it has expanded to become the Cosmos Projects Group with the creation of two new divisions and the...
Rising material costs impacting smaller builders ‘most severely’
THE cost of construction materials is 'holding back' the recovery for smaller firms, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The trade body spoke out in...
Scottish firms contracted for project forming part of £1.4bn offshore windfarm
TWO Scottish firms have been contracted to construct an operations and maintenance base at Eyemouth Harbour as part of the Neart na Gaoithe offshore...
Thomas & Adamson introduces raft of wellbeing measures for staff
THOMAS & Adamson has introduced a raft of new wellbeing changes in a move designed to better meet the needs of staff in a...
