Edinburgh Boiler Company sets out ‘aggressive’ expansion strategy
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced it is targeting growth by acquisition as the firm prepares for the next stage of expansion.
EBC revealed...
New report on heat pump rollout a ‘wake-up call’ for Scotland
A new report describing Scotland's current plans for heat pump rollout as 'slow' and 'unambitious' should be a wake-up call for the government according...
Kier launches UK-wide recruitment drive to fill 1,200 posts
KIER has announced the launch of a major recruitment drive with over 1,200 jobs available across the business.
The group has jobs available across the...
Robertson Partnership Homes appoints new MD
ROBERTSON Partnership Homes has announced the appointment of John Baggley as its new MD.
He joins from CCG (Scotland) Ltd, where he was a board...
Bancon Group appoints new chief executive
ABERDEENSHIRE-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has confirmed the appointment of Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive.
He takes the reins of the group, which comprises...
Holyrood committee set to examine Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish construction sector is to be put under the microscope, with the launch of a new Holyrood enquiry.
The Economy, Energy and Fair Work...
Roofing and cladding contractors report strong workloads as labour and cost challenges intensify
NEW research has revealed that more than half of roofing and cladding contractors found it tougher to recruit suitable labour in the third quarter...
Turner & Townsend to lead business case for Borders Railway extension
TURNER & Townsend has secured another significant Borders Railway project.
Building on the success of the Borders Railway to Tweedbank, the firm has been appointed...
Scottish Government ‘can no longer ignore housing crisis’
HOMES for Scotland has said the Scottish Government can no longer ignore the 'housing crisis' after new figures revealed completions and starts across all...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new president
GREIG MacLeod is the new president of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), succeeding Alan Morris of Fourply who has held the role for the past...
Key construction workers must be protected from abuse
SCOTLAND'S housing minister has backed calls to protect key construction workers from abuse as they carry out essential tasks during the lockdown period.
The Construction Industry...
Former Edinburgh school site eyed for student residential development
RESIDENTS in Edinburgh are to have their say on proposals for a new student residential development at the site of the former Tynecastle High...
Van Oord secures £20m Aberdeen Harbour contract
ABERDEEN Harbour Board has awarded two new contracts totalling £20 million to Van Oord for rock removal and revetment work at the South Harbour...
FMB Scotland calls for dedicated construction minister north of the border
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has urged the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for construction & infrastructure.
The trade body...
Agile approach holds key to GBSS Civil Engineering growth
GBSS Civil Engineering is embarking on a fresh chapter following the formation of a new management structure at the High Bonnybridge-based firm.
New MD David...
Success on tap at Scottish Water
Scottish Water’s new National Operations Centre in Stepps, North Lanarkshire, has been delivered on budget. The building, designed by Reiach & Hall with BAM...
‘Quick wins’ would boost new Scottish Construction Accord engagement
THE new Scottish Construction Accord needs some ‘quick wins’ to maximise industry engagement and convince the wider sector of its value.
That’s the view of...
Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire.
The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...
Over 1,800 affordable homes ‘stalled by funding cuts’
OVER 1,800 new affordable homes have been stalled as a result of funding cuts to the affordable housing supply programme (AHSP), Homes for Scotland...
Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh.
Student housing developer Alumno and private...
