New study reveals pandemic impact fears of small business owners
NEW research has revealed that two in five (38%) small construction businesses fear their company is at risk of closure as a result of...
Management buy-out complete at Livingston-based Empteezy Group
EMPTEEZY Group, a Livingston-headquartered designer, manufacturer and distributor of industrial safety products and solutions, has been acquired in a management buy-out.
The move has been...
Mactaggart & Mickel Group sees sharp rise in profits
Mactaggart & Mickel Group has reported a 7.1% rise in pre-tax profits to £10.4 million despite a 4.2% decrease in turnover to £65.1 million for...
Plans unveiled for Eco-Therapy Wellness Park in East Ayrshire
SOCIAL enterprise company National Pride has unveiled proposals to develop an Eco-Therapy Wellness Park at the site of the former Barony colliery near Auchinleck...
Scott Sutherland School students recognised at HIAA Awards
A student from the Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment has won the Highlands + Islands Architectural Association (HIAA) Student Awards 2024 for...
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...
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...
Construction products giant snaps up Enewall
CONSTRUCTION products manufacturer Parex has expanded its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of Wishaw-based renders, insulated facades and aggregates company Enewall Ltd.
Enewall will...
College on course for top sustainability award
THE South Lanarkshire College Low Carbon Teaching Building is in the running for a prestigious Green Gown Award, which rewards sustainability in the education sector.
The building,...
Embracing innovation is vital to I-Scaff success
EMBRACING the more tricky and technical jobs has been one of the keys to I-Scaff Access Solutions’ success, the Glenrothes-based firm’s MD has told Project Scotland.
Speaking from the...
Construction starts on new luxury care home in Stirling
MORRISON Community Care Group is to expand its services with a new facility in Stirling.
Located on Randolph Road, the 50-bed Livilands Luxury Suites...
MP visits Barratt project to celebrate site manager’s award win
KIRSTY Blackman MP was recently welcomed by Barratt Developments to Westburn Gardens in Westburn Park in celebration of its site manager’s Pride in the...
Work complete on Edinburgh’s ‘apartments in the sky’
WORK has been completed on the creation of a residential development above the St James Quarter in Edinburgh.
The New Eidyn apartments offer 'hotel-style amenities',...
MacRoberts partner honoured by CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has presented Neil Kelly, head of construction at MacRoberts LLP, with its Open Award for services to the...
Scottish projects contribute to “solid” Kier results
KIER Group has announced a “solid” set of financial results, supported by the growth of Kier Construction in Scotland and the north-east of England.
For...
FMB urges construction industry to support workers with disabilities
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Disability Day this week by urging the construction industry to create more inclusive workplaces and...
Plans lodged with Scottish Government to double size of Highland wind farm
SSE Renewables has submitted plans to the Scottish Government for an extension to its Achany Wind Farm in the Highlands.
The proposals would see up...
Study shows rise in AI use in Scottish workplaces
NEW research by recruitment specialist Hays has found that more organisations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools than six months ago, rising from 26%...
Further award joy for Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum
Scotland’s first Outdoor Museum has won a Saltire Society Arts in Public Places Award 2016.
The museum, which is based in Helensburgh, was delivered by art organisation...
Engineering services group increases revenue by 6%
ENGINEERING services specialist, Edwin James Group, has reported 'strong' financial results for the year ending February 2022.
Despite the continued disruption of the pandemic, the...
