Engineering consultancy appoints two new managing directors
ENGINEERING consultancy Will Rudd has appointed two new managing directors to lead its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
MJ O’Shaughnessy and Gillian Ogilvie have taken on...
Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits.
The company's latest set...
ScaffEx25 a ‘defining moment’ for industry
ORGANISERS of ScaffEx25 have described the event as an ‘important and potentially defining moment’ for the global scaffolding and access industry.
Trade body NASC hosted...
Study shows growth slows among Scottish construction SMEs
NEW research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has revealed that growth among smaller building firms north of the border has slowed for the...
SCAPE Scotland launches £500m utilities consultancy framework
PUBLIC sector procurement specialist SCAPE Scotland has launched a new £500 million utilities consultancy framework in Scotland.
The framework is designed to empower utility sector...
The spending continues at Aberdeen park
A developer has confirmed plans are being taken forward for a serviced office facility at its £100m business park in Aberdeen.
The 25,000ft complex is...
‘Outdated’ cash retentions model keeps construction sector in Victorian age
CONSTRUCTION professionals are still suffering the 'scourge' of a Victorian era payments system brought in to stop cowboy railway builders doing a runner, the...
Count us in: new community starts to take shape
COUNTESSWELLS, a unique new community to the west of Aberdeen, is starting to take shape with the first residents now in their homes.
When complete,...
Major milestone reached on £116m Levenmouth rail project
THE final clip of the new Levenmouth rail track has been installed in a major milestone for the £116 million project.
A total of 19...
Built environment specialists call for coordinated approach to unlock future vision for Scotland
THE next Scottish Government has been urged to co-ordinate legislation, strategies and funding to help unlock a vision for building sustainable communities.
A coalition of...
Scots construction sites open doors to help attract new workers
NINETEEN Scottish construction sites will welcome members of the public as part of a week-long campaign to attract more people into the industry.
Open Doors...
ISG’s Scottish boss takes on expanded role
ISG's Scotland managing director, Andy McLinden, has been promoted to the newly created role of managing director for Scotland and Northern England.
His remit has...
Scotland still suffering from ‘poor’ payment performance
THE Scottish Government’s initiatives to improve payment performance in the construction sector have yet to make any major impact, according to a new survey...
Consultation helps shape plans for Queensferry site
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has revealed that local community engagement has helped to shape plans for new homes on land made available after the completion of the...
‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils
THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...
Public to have a say in Craigforth Campus transformation plans
PLANS have been revealed for a major investment programme to redevelop Craigforth Campus in Stirling.
Ambassador Group has announced details of two online public consultation...
Morrison to deliver ‘world class’ Aberdeen market development
MORRISON Construction has been appointed main contractor for the new 'world class' Aberdeen market development.
The multi-million-pound Aberdeen City Council site will become a 'destination...
Balfour Beatty on track to achieve strong revenue and order book growth
BALFOUR Beatty is on track to achieve full-year earnings expectations with strong cash and order book growth, the contractor has revealed in a trading...
McLaughlin & Harvey to lead Edinburgh Marina works
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has been appointed as the main contractor for the first phase of works on Edinburgh Marina.
The first phase has an estimated...
Green light for redevelopment of Dundas Street in Edinburgh’s New Town
JOINT venture partners Mactaggart & Mickel Group, Mactaggart Family & Partners, Millard Estates Limited and Rennick have confirmed that their application for the demolition...
