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...
Bancon bags managing director for its construction business
Bancon Group has confirmed the appointment of highly experienced commercial development specialist, Gavin Currie, as managing director of its construction business.
The announcement comes as the...
Robertson strikes gold at Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards
Robertson is celebrating after taking home an impressive eight awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.
All of the eight Robertson sites...
Pupils get hands-on construction skills
A primary school class has been shown the skills of construction in a hands-on learning session, thanks to a joint initiative by Barratt Homes...
Construction underway on £11m Aberdeen student development
WORKS to create much-needed, bespoke accommodation for nearly 200 students at a site close to the University of Aberdeen began with a ground-breaking ceremony...
Edinburgh Thrive for Property event
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 6th May at The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh from 8am – 10am.
The VIP speakers are David Peck, Managing Director,...
Social media key for self-employed construction workers
Recent findings have revealed that 42% of self-employed workers within the construction industry rely heavily on social media sites to advertise themselves and scout...
New South Glasgow University Hospital opens its doors
One of Europe’s largest new hospitals has officially opened its doors.
The new South Glasgow University Hospital (SGUH), which is expected to revolutionise healthcare in...
GCU appoints built environment experts as Visiting Professors
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) has appointed Professor Ghassan Aouad, the President of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Mohammed Dulaimi, Professor of Project Management and...
Green light for Rothesay Pavilion regeneration project
ARGYLL and Bute Council members have approved the full business case for the multi-million pound Rothesay Pavilion regeneration project. This means that the project has...
Housing announcements ‘fail to address fundamental need to build homes of all tenures’
WITH a number of housing announcements made by politicians in the run up to the General Election, trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) welcomed the...
Banks Property’s newt tunnels given “thumbs up”
A Scottish property developer has devised innovative plans that will protect the current population of newts and help them grow in number.
The plans will...
Double exhibition success for NASC and CISRS
NASC and CISRS had a week of double health and safety exhibition success this week –in Glasgow and in Birmingham.
North of the border, NASC...
Product manufacturers to face scrutiny from ‘construction industry detective’
IN an uncertain world awash with regulation, safety data sheets and large fines for non-compliance, one company is set to unveil its latest and greatest...
Esh Border Construction completes £3.7m factory expansion
Esh Border Construction has successfully completed its £3.7million extension of a cutting edge food production facility in Dumfries and Galloway.
The company delivered the ambitious...
£224 million scheme to tackle fuel poverty
THOUSANDS of fuel poor and vulnerable Scottish households could benefit from cheaper heating bills thanks to a new national scheme worth up to £224 million over...
Interserve to restore historic Edinburgh building
INTERSERVE is to renovate the University of Edinburgh’s historic McEwan Hall.
The £19.1 million project, designed by LDN and Buro Happold, is due for completion in...
CONNECT110NS artwork celebrates Glasgow’s people and heritage
BAM Properties has commissioned Glasgow-based artist, Sara Barker, to create a striking sculpture for the public reception area of CONNECT110NS, a Grade-A office and...
Glasgow housing scheme gives teen chance to build career
A new housing development in Glasgow’s East End is giving a local teenager the chance to build his own career in construction.
Shettleston Housing Association,...
