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Delegates from five major construction companies in the United Arab Emirates visited the ground-breaking new GRID building at Heriot-Watt University (HWU) in Edinburgh this week. The group were then paid a visit from innovation and trade minister Ivan McKee MSP.

Perth construction firm Algo’s plans to increase its turnover have been given a boost with its latest accounts. Managing director Murray Alexander, told SCN in December of his ambition to up the firm’s £18 million turnover with a successful 2019.

The Home Builders Federation has appointed Neil Jefferson as managing director. He will take up his new role in early 2020.

An annual industry survey has once again placed Persimmon among the UK’s worst major housebuilders but there was better news for Barratt Scotland, Mactaggart & Mickel and Miller Homes. The nationwide survey from by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) awarded Persimmon just three stars out o

Construction can reap “major rewards” from digital skills and technology but only if it takes decisive action in the next five years, according to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). CITB's Evolution or Revolution? report looks at a range of scenarios for the pace of technol

Scottish business advisors Scott-Moncrieff outline how the construction industry can ensure it is prepared for the upcoming Making Tax Digital deadline. I don’t want to panic you, but HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadline comes into effect on Monday (1st April). What this means is tha

The first Scottish-only builder to receive a five star rating in an annual Customer Satisfaction Survey has been announced. Perth-based A & J Stephen joins the ranks of other UK “five star” companies following extension of the initiative north of the border in November last year.&nbs

The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) has appointed Sara Thiam as its new chief executive. Thiam is currently the Scotland Director of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

The UK arm of Norwegian timber windows and doors manufacturer NorDan has published results showing the business achieved an increase in turnover from £32.5m in 2017 to £44.6m in 2018. NorDan, which has been part of the UK’s building products industry for over 35 years, says it has

Robertson has appointed Robert Ogg as nationwide director of frameworks. As part of his UK-wide remit, he will provide strategic support and advice on local and national frameworks, including managing existing relationships as well as identifying potential opportunities.

The rapid expansion at Midlothian-based building service company M-Pact Group has been reinforced by a new senior management appointment. Following the recent arrival of Yvonne Jack to the newly-created post of HR manager, Craig Scott has been appointed senior FM manager.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre chief executive Stephen Good reflects on an £11 million boost in core funding and explains why industry should step up and help drive an innovation revolution. The importance of the construction industry to the Scottish economy can be demonstrated with a

Edinburgh architecture practice ISA pitched its idea to reduce congestion in the capital yesterday with a plan for an urban aerial transport link.

Scotland-headquartered construction services group Sharkey has appointed Jim Black from ISG to the post of business development director. Black previously led the business development function at the Scottish office of the global construction giant.

Infrastructure firm Robertson has received a record number of awards at a prestigious industry ceremony. A total of 22 Robertson projects were honoured in Edinburgh and Manchester at the National Site Awards, operated by the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).