Exova acquires BM TRADA
Exova Group plc, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has acquired BM TRADA, the international provider of certification schemes and building products testing services, for a...
Construction firms invited to apply for green accolade
THE search is on for Scotland’s green business champions. Applications are now open for the 16th annual Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES)...
Minister meets award-winning construction apprentices
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has welcomed Minister for Youth and Women’s Employment Annabelle Ewing MSP to meet members of the company’s 61 strong apprentice team.Arriving...
Norbord announced as Jewson’s Supplier of the Year
Norbord was awarded the prestigious title of Jewson Supplier of the Year 2014, as voted by over 600 branch managers throughout the UK.
Jewson, with...
BAM Construct UK reports dip in profits
BAM Construct UK has reported turnover for 2014 of £886 million (2013: £839 million), with a profit before tax of £6.6 million (2013: £10.9...
Building better green credentials creates a silver lining
Local building services company, James Frew, has received a Silver Award from the Crichton Carbon Centre in recognition for efforts to reduce its carbon...
Shepherd sponsors RICS Scotland annual dinner
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is co-sponsoring this year’s Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scotland annual dinner.
Taking place on 11th June at the Radisson Blu Hotel...
Thrive for property event just one week away
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 20th May at The Corinthian Club, Glasgow from 12pm – 2pm.
The VIP speakers are Stephen Good, CEO,...
Eighth consecutive quarter of growth for construction industry
THE latest Construction Trade Survey shows that firms across the industry reported an eighth consecutive quarter of growth in activity in the first quarter of...
Director’s marathon effort raises cash for charity
A Persimmon Homes finance director who vowed to his wife to run the London Marathon before she passed away has raised £9,500 for charity.
David...
Transport Minister gives Pulpit blessing
TRANSPORT Minister Derek Mackay has given the thumbs up for the newly opened £9.2 million Pulpit Rock road scheme on Loch Lomondside, finally removing traffic lights on...
GRAHAM Construction chosen for two Scottish hospital projects
GRAHAM Construction has been chosen as main contractor for two Scottish hospital projects.
Firstly, GRAHAM has been appointed to refurbish the critical care and theatre...
National Park seeks flagship tenant at buoyant Lomond Shores
A series of new attractions, activities and investments at Loch Lomond Shores are reaping rewards for businesses located within the VisitScotland 5 Star attraction...
Pick Everard helps council meet demand for pupil places
A DEMAND for state-of-the-art teaching facilities in Scotland is being addressed in the Western Isles as Pick Everard helps to deliver a new school through...
Story Homes invests £1m in its workforce
STORY Homes is investing £1m in its employee development and training over the next three years.
The home builder has been expanding rapidly over the...
On the road again: Toolbox Talks tour draws the crowds
The electrical industry in Scotland has joined enthusiastically in the latest series of Toolbox Talks, the practical and popular events for disseminating the latest...
CBRE announces personnel changes
PROPERTY consultant CBRE has announced the appointment of Camille Casey as senior surveyor within the Glasgow Capital Markets team and the promotion of Martyn Brown...
New Waverley to flourish ‘underneath the arches’
A brand new retail and leisure quarter centred around a row of Victorian arches has been unveiled as part of the latest phase of...
Closing date looms for historic Glasgow site
DEVELOPERS have just over two weeks to submit offers for Glasgow’s historic Jordanhill Campus.
A closing date of Wednesday May 27 has been set for the...
Glasgow building to get new lease of life
WORK has started on the transformation of one of Glasgow city centre’s landmark historic buildings into a prime retail and residential development.
190 Trongate, which...
