Ellon housebuilder sees turnover rise despite dip in profits
ELLON-based housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a 32% increase in turnover to £53.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
However, operating profit dipped...
Aberdeen City Council projects progressing well
THE build of new school buildings, a sports area, and repairs to a historic grade A listed building are 'progressing well' in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City...
Green light for build of 256 low-carbon homes in Edinburgh
PLANNING approval has been granted for Artisan Real Estate's build of 256 low-carbon homes at commercial space on Edinburgh's Ferry Road.
Artisan Real Estate, together...
Civils specialist invests for future growth
CIVIL engineering specialist Mackenzie Construction has announced completion of a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth.
The business has invested in...
Princess Royal visits Greenock Ocean Terminal Visitor Centre
THE Princess Royal was given a warm Inverclyde welcome on a recent visit to the new Greenock Ocean Terminal Visitor Centre
Officially opened six months...
Pupils get visit from award-winning author thanks to housebuilder
PUPILS at Jackton Primary School were treated to a special visit from award-winning author Angela Proctor to mark World Book Day, courtesy of Barratt...
Bidding ‘masterclass’ aims to help Scottish businesses earn framework success
A new masterclass led by specialists in Scotland’s procurement sector has promised to provide suppliers with 'vital information' on how to submit successful bids...
Insurance reinstatement building contractor confirms key appointment
INSUREPAIR has appointed Christina Purves as operations manager of its west coast base in Glasgow.
Ms Purves already oversees the east coast operation in Edinburgh...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘solid’ performance in full-year results for 2023
BALFOUR Beatty has reported a 7% rise in revenue to £9.6 billion in its full-year results for 2023.
Underlying profit from operations from earnings-based businesses...
Projects delayed due to firms failing to meet credit criteria of energy suppliers
CONSTRUCTION projects are facing 'significant' delays due to companies failing to meet the credit criteria for energy suppliers, Cumbernadul-based USAVE Utility Contracts has warned.
The...
NorDan invests in manufacturing HQ to meet demand for timber products
TIMBER windows and doors manufacturer NorDan is to make a £7.5 million (NOK 100m) investment in its manufacturing headquarters in Moi, in south west...
Construction industry must spread the message on apprentices
THE challenge of promoting the benefits of construction apprenticeships to appeal to a wider audience of potential new recruits requires a concerted effort from...
RAAC to ruin: sector must learn lesson that cheap material comes at a cost
Following the news that hundreds of residents in Aberdeen’s Balnagask area are to be relocated after RAAC panels were found in around 500 homes,...
Healthy company culture is key to Wallace Whittle’s growth plans
REPLICATING the quality service, customer trust, and market dominance of Apple is what Wallace Whittle is working towards, chiefs at the high-flying environmental building...
‘Generational’ Ayrshire Hospice project on track for autumn completion
THE project manager on McLaughlin & Harvey’s build of the new Ayrshire Hospice has revealed that the charity’s inspirational work is being used as...
Agility and transparency with temporary works
Charlie McKillop, northern regional engineering manager at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses why agility and transparency are essential for temporary works suppliers, and the importance...
Work complete on £1.9m upgrade of Stranraer railway line
NETWORK Rail has completed a £1.9 million upgrade of the Stranraer railway line in a six-day project.
More than 1km of track at Laggansarroch viaduct,...
Harbouring grand ambitions: Doka formwork aids delivery of Aberdeen project
DOKA supplied the specialist formwork and technical support to help facilitate the major expansion of South Harbour in Aberdeen, described as the largest marine...
Persimmon Charitable Foundation makes £50,000 donation to Lighthouse Charity
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has received a £50,000 donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation.
The funding will go towards the Make It Visible site tours, which...
Former bank building in East Kilbride brought to the market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing to the market a prominent traditional former bank with modern office extension in East Kilbride's village.
The property is situated...
