North Group lands Capitol work
Aberdeen-based North Group, a specialist provider of both interior and exterior construction and refurbishment services, has secured a new contract worth in excess of...
Stewart Milne Group to launch nine new developments as it marks 40 years
The Stewart Milne Group will launch nine new developments in the comings months as it marks its 40th anniversary year.
The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer...
A96 Dualling public exhibitions
A series of public exhibitions are to be held in venues along the route to provide the public with an update on the A96...
City Building gives charity shop a makeover
TWO apprentices from Glasgow-based construction company, City Building, have put their skills to good use to give a fresh new look to a charity shop...
Prime Minister lays brick at Story Homes’ development
DAVID Cameron and his wife Samantha praised Story Homes’ High Wood Development in Lancaster as they laid the first brick on a new home.
The Prime...
Application submitted for ‘world-class’ Scottish film and TV studio
PSL Land Ltd (PSLL) has confirmed that an application has been lodged for planning permission in principle for the unique mixed-use Studio development site...
Energy efficient event finds perfect home
BRE Innovation Park in Ravenscraig has been selected as the venue for the Green Homes Showcase, hosted by Home Energy Scotland which takes place...
Manufacturers’ property investment intentions increased by 50 per cent in 2014
PROPOSED investment in land and property from manufacturing companies continues to grow as planning application floor space for factory construction increased by 50 per cent...
Plans submitted for new community of Grandhome
A planning application has been lodged for the infrastructure that will support the creation of the first neighbourhood within the new community of Grandhome...
Kilsyth health centre completed on time and on budget
WORK on the new £7.8million community health centre in Kilsyth has been completed on time and on budget.
The building is the first of three...
Landmark GRAHAM schemes named in top 1% of UK construction sites
Two construction projects being delivered for Rolls Royce and The Ulster Hospital have won awards which place them among the top 1% of UK...
Homes for Scotland names new Director of Planning
Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has named Nicola Barclay as Director of Planning with responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s planning function is utilised...
Ogilvie appointed to £23m Edinburgh student and retail scheme
Developer S Harrison has appointed Ogilvie Construction to deliver its £23m student and retail development on Haddington Place, Leith Walk in Edinburgh and is...
New chief executive for Galliford Try
Galllford Try has confirmed the appointment of Peter Truscott as its new chief executive.
Peter is currently divisional chairman, south at Taylor Wimpey plc and a...
Balfour Beatty to sell Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh stake
Balfour Beatty has announced the sale of its 50% interest in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh project for a consideration of £72 million. The...
Scottish construction bankruptcies down by a fifth
LATEST figures from the UK Insolvency Service show the number of Scottish construction companies forced into compulsory liquidation fell from 727 during 2013 to 578...
Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts hands over affordable housing development
THE keys have been handed over for a £4.4 million affordable housing development in Kilmarnock, delivered by Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts, a division of the...
Knight Property Group announce plans for £45 million Westhill site
ABERDEEN-based Knight Property Group has announced plans for Kingshill Commercial Park, its £45 million 12 acre development in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.
Planning consent was granted in...
Seven steps to better cash flow management
By Lee Swinerd, Director, KPMG LLP
In the early stages of a business, cash flow is arguably the most important factor to consider. Indeed, one...
Hunter Demolition enters liquidation
GEORGE Hunter (Demolishers) has been placed into liquidation.
The Glasgow and Edinburgh-based demolition firm, which traded as Hunter Demolition, was founded over 70 years ago.
Hunter...
