MPA calls for mineral products to be a priority in manifesto pledges
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on all political parties to adopt its policy proposals in their General Election manifestos to boost growth...
Scottish Water apprentice celebrates double award win
A Scottish Water apprentice has clinched two awards for his work and presentation on using the natural flow of water to generate electricity.
Inspired by...
Clark employees embrace corporate volunteering initiative
CLARK Contracts employees have been supporting various charities in recent months through the firm's corporate volunteering scheme.
Since 2017, the Paisley-based contractor has offered all...
West Lothian Council urged to get behind plans for £275m mixed-use development
THE team behind a proposed low carbon development east of Livingston is urging West Lothian Council to give it support to help address the...
Scotland Excel signs up to new Buy Social Scotland Pledge
SCOTLAND Excel has joined a national initiative designed to strengthen opportunities for social enterprises within supply chains.
The centre of procurement expertise has signed up...
Cruden Homes adds to sales team with raft of new hires
CRUDEN Homes has added four new sales advisors to its in-house team in a bid to enhance and expand talent across all regions.
This initiative...
CBRE’s Glasgow office earns recognition for wellbeing credentials
CBRE’S Scottish HQ has been awarded WELL Certification at Platinum Level, in recognition of the real estate advisor’s commitment to promoting employee wellbeing.
The ground...
Accelerate to Zero Awards return for second year
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has announced that the Accelerate to Zero Awards are back for a second year.
The awards recognise businesses, organisations,...
RSE invests £1.2m in new facility within Highland green freeport zone
RSE, a specialist in modular factory-produced water technology, has announced the opening of a new facility in Deephaven, Evanton, located within the Inverness &...
George Square transformation work to start in January 2025
WORK on the transformation of George Square is to begin on site in January 2025, Glasgow City Council has announced.
The first phase will see...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd highlights progress in sustainability journey
AHEAD of World Environment Day (June 5), 156-year-old Inchinnan contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has highlighted the importance of conducting business sustainably.
Since first gaining...
Only one unit remains at £55m Bellshill logistics park
KNIGHT Property Group has confirmed that multi-national distribution and outsourcing company Bunzl UK has leased a new 29,000 sq ft unit at the Belgrave...
Ayrshire energy efficiency specialist expands with new office opening
ENERGY efficiency specialist Green Home Systems has opened a new office base in Kilmarnock.
The expansion is said to mark a significant milestone in the...
Galliford Try director appointed to Supply Chain Sustainability School board
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has appointed Galliford Try's Andrew Spencer to its board of directors.
He is said to bring a 'wealth of experience...
SFHA renews partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has renewed its partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks.
The third year of the alliance is tipped to enable...
HFD appoints property management director
COMMERCIAL property company HFD has announced the appointment of Lisa Gribben as property management director to support the firm's serviced offices portfolio.
Lisa was previously...
Signs of recovery for UK housebuilding amid economic challenges
By Martin Smith, chief executive of Muir Group
THERE is no denying that the challenges faced across the housebuilding and wider construction industry over the...
Building materials merchant unveils expanded Kilmarnock facility
BUILDINGS materials merchant PDM has unveiled a major upgrade to its Kilmarnock branch.
The facility now occupies a total area of almost 1.5 acres, with...
Montrose Port Authority starts restoration of historic Customs House
MONTROSE Port Authority has started work on its self-funded, multi-million pound restoration project of the historic Customs House building.
The B-listed Customs House was acquired...
Plans unveiled for new community sports facility at Bo’ness Academy
A new community wing has been proposed for Bo'ness Academy to improve the school's sports offering.
The facility would feature a 250m² gym with over...
