Work begins on luxury care home in Penicuik
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on the build of a new 54-bedroom care home in Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik.
The luxury facility is being delivered by Morrison Community...
Maxi reports ‘excellent’ financial results in ‘increasingly difficult’ commercial environment
MAXI Caledonian, the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage, Maxi Construction and Maxi Warehousing, has reported an increase in turnover and profit for the...
Entries sought for Scaffolding Excellence Awards
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced that entries are now open for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
In the new era of NASC’s...
The urgent need to revive Scotland’s SME housebuilding sector
By Jane Wood, chief executive of Homes for Scotland
Last week, Homes for Scotland (HFS) published a report revealing a concerning decline in the small...
Offsite construction to boost new Penicuik development
CONNECT Modular and Ark Housing Association are behind proposals for the development of 12 new affordable cottage flats on the site of a former...
Construction products specialist appoints general manager to drive growth
GREEN construction specialist Duraproducts has appointed a new general manager to drive growth plans over the next five years.
Andy Leah, previously the company’s technical...
New consultancy helps company owners get businesses ready for sale
A new consultancy designed to help company owners get their businesses ready for sale has launched in Edinburgh.
Described as the first of its kind...
Work begins on £4m upgrade of Falkirk schools
WORK is set to begin on £4 million worth of planned improvements across Falkirk Council's school estate.
Alongside enhancing both the fabric of the school...
Funders out in force and looking for opportunities in Scotland’s commercial property sector
By Ian Woods, west of Scotland head of commercial valuation at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
This time last year, it would have taken a large...
Milestone in Shepherd and Hardies realignment process
IAN Fergusson, senior partner at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, has assumed the same role at sister firm Hardies Property and Construction Consultants.
The move is described...
Green Home Systems wins top prize at awards ceremony
AYRSHIRE company Green Home Systems is celebrating after scooping a raft of accolades at the Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.
The energy efficiency specialist won the...
The JR Group joins sector body to shine a light on housing emergency
THE JR Group has joined Homes for Scotland, adding its voice as the sector body highlights key issues faced by construction businesses and housebuilders...
Park Property Management acquires East Kilbride factoring business
PARK Property Management has purchased the residential factoring division of Lorimer Property Group, based in East Kilbride.
The acquisition is part of Park Property Management's...
GRAHAM hails ‘strong performance’ despite industry-wide challenges
GRAHAM has surpassed the £1 billion turnover milestone for the second year in a row after growing revenue by 2.8% £1.125 billion.
Figures for the...
Energy Training Academy to upskill hundreds of Octopus engineers
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership...
Red Rock Power becomes latest tenant at Edinburgh’s 30 Semple Street
EDINBURGH-based renewable energy company Red Rock Power has become the latest tenant to commit to long-term lease at 30 Semple Street.
The office development, which...
McConnell announces regional director promotion
JOHN Hepburn has been promoted to regional director of McConnell in Scotland.
Described as an 'integral' and 'influential' part of the McConnell management team, John...
HFD’s annual golf fundraiser raises over £116,000 for charities
COMMERCIAL property firm HFD has raised £116,000 for Scottish charities with its annual golfing fundraiser.
The amount beats last year's record-breaking total by over £10,000,...
Cruden Homes strengthens senior team with new construction director
CRUDEN Homes has announced the appointment of Gregor Adam as its new construction director.
Gregor spent eight years at Robertson Group as a construction manager...
Plans approved for first phase of major East Lothian housing development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has secured planning permission for the build of the first 137 homes in its new development Dolphingstone, Wallyford.
The firm said...
