Construction output falls at fastest rate since 2012
THE latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures have revealed construction output has contracted for the sixth consecutive period in the three-month on three-month...
Innovation Factory for Scottish construction sector set to open
THE new Innovation Factory for Scotland's construction industry will be officially launched next month.
The £3 million facility in Hamilton, which will be run by Construction...
Clark Contracts MD and former Mactaggart and Mickel CEO launch new housebuilding operation
GORDON Cunningham, MD and majority shareholder of construction company Clark Contracts, has launched Nova Homes, a start-up private housebuilder.
He has been joined on the...
Next phase underway on rebuild of Glasgow’s Mackintosh Building
A protective white membrane wrap and temporary roof structure has been installed on the Glasgow School of Art's fire-damaged Mackintosh Building.
The move comes as...
Fresh funding announced to tackle construction skills gap in rural areas
SCOTLAND'S rural areas are to receive a welcome boost after the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announced that the Scottish construction sector is to...
Turnover and profit rise for Mactaggart & Mickel
MACTAGGART & Mickel Group has reported an 11% rise in both turnover and pre-tax profit.
The results for the year to 30 April 2018 represent...
Seminar to hear of construction’s key role in zero carbon ambitions
THE role of Scotland's construction sector in the nation's transformation to zero carbon will be the focus of an online industry seminar next week.
Building...
Muir Group hails ‘strong’ financial results despite industry-wide challenges
MUIR Group PLC has reported a pre-tax profit of £2.2 million in its financial results for the year 2022/23.
The business, which is marking its...
Hamilton Park Racecourse poised for hotel investment
HAMILTON Park Racecourse has lodged plans for a £10 million hotel development on its grounds, which could create up to 20 new jobs at...
Council approves plans for Edinburgh Park southern phase
PARABOLA has been given the go-ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council's development management sub-committee for a new masterplan for the southern phase of its...
Environmental and skills challenges tipped to top the agenda for construction firms in 2023
THE Scottish construction sector’s central role in helping to meet ambitious environmental targets and help drive forward transformative change is likely to dominate industry-thinking...
Plans unveiled for ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to reimagine Glasgow Chinatown
PROPOSALS have been unveiled to transform Glasgow’s Chinatown into a mixed-use neighbourhood and cultural destination.
New City Burnside Ltd – a joint venture between Keltbray...
Work complete on £48m Millport Flood Protection Scheme
WORK has been completed on a £48 million flood protection scheme on the Isle of Cumbrae.
Main contractor Van Oord UK, with support from Mackley...
Bancon Group reports ‘marked improvement’ in margins despite pandemic challenges
BANCON Group has announced a 'robust' set of trading results despite the Covid-19 pandemic challenges.
The Aberdeenshire housebuilder and construction business reported a 'marked improvement'...
Construction of new £300m University of Glasgow building to begin
MULTIPLEX is set to begin work on the build of the University of Glasgow's new £300 million learning, teaching, and research building at its Gilmore...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘strong’ half-year financial figures
Balfour Beatty has reported the business is 'on track' to deliver a full-year financial performance in line with market expectations.
Milestone reached on Benbrack Wind Farm build
JONES Bros has reached a critical construction milestone on its build of Benbrack Wind Farm in Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway, on behalf of Red...
Drum secures planning consent for Leith Walk proposals
DRUM Property Group’s planning proposals for Leith Walk have been given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The firm's plans for Stead’s...
Scottish Property Awards winners announced
THE winners in the annual Scottish Property Awards were announced at a 'packed out' event in Glasgow last night.
The ceremony returned to being in-person...
Record profit for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has reported record pre-tax profits of £34.6 million, with group turnover up by 13% and construction sales up 21%.
Turnover rose to £261.3...
