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Construction manufacturer Tobermore is to invest £12 million to expand its operations to meet growing demand driven by current and anticipated growing demand for new residential homes. To assist with the expansion, the company has made 11 internal promotions. Anna McAleer, currently head of sp

Burness Paull has strengthened its offering for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors with the appointment of Scott Duncan as a partner in the firm’s construction and projects team. Mr Duncan is an experienced lawyer with a strong track record of acting for energy and infrastructure

The first tenants have moved into one of the new properties at Sandveien on Shetland, marking the return of tenants who were moved out before the rebuild.  Lerwick couple Kyle Duncan and Kitty Horváth, and their two children, have moved into a newly built three-bedroom property. The retu

Principal contractor Procast Group has acquired Glasgow-based building surveying and cost consultancy business JC+P Property and Construction Consultants in a six figure deal. With its HQ in Hamilton, Procast Group has bought over JC+P (previously known as James Clark & Partners Scotland) in a s

Algeco UK has scooped a prestigious environmental award at the ScottishPower Supplier of the Year Awards in Glasgow earlier this month. The company won the Energy Transition Award for trialling a new digital retrofit that can control heating and lighting, helping construction projects become even gr

Ayrshire-based charity Freedom Fighters has taken a significant step forward in its mission to help individuals break free from the grip of trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges with the development of a new Trauma Recovery Hub in Ardrossan. As part of the initiative, Troon-headquartered H

Aberdeen City Council has awarded planning consent for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Rigifa Farm, Cove. The Source Galileo Ltd project will be a containerised battery storage facility (up to 56 x containers) with up to 40MW of energy storage, along with an access track, electrici

Federation of Master Builders Scotland director Gordon Nelson looks back at the big issues of 2024 and ahead to the 2025 Master Builder Awards.  As we approach the end of the year, I have reflected on what the key issues have been for FMB members across Scotland. The sources being from the many

Mabbett & Associates Ltd and IKM Consulting Ltd have merged to create one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms. With a combined headcount of around 200, the new firm, named Arthian, will target new sectors and larger projects with the opening of two new offices and a p

Bancon Group has reported an operating profit of £3.8 million for the year ended March 2024, down from £4.6m in the previous year, and a decrease in pre-tax profit from £1.8m to £1.3m. The Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction group's turnover fell 26% from &poun

Specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has been appointed as the main contractor for a multi-million-pound refurbishment project at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire. With a rich history dating back 156 years, Inchinnan-based Thomas Johnstone brings its long experience of working in

Founder Mark Glasgow has spoken of his pride at the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024. The Dalkeith business landed the prestigious national honour after impressing the judges with its growth over the past year followi

Roz McCall MSP, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist representative for Mid Scotland and Fife, visited Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing site to hear about the firm's contribution to supporting ambitious housebuillding targets. Accompanied by Councillor Thomas Heald of Dunblane and

Still trading and independent after more than 80 years in business, Cruden Group has bucked a trend for many SMEs. Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, speaks to Colin Cardwell about how the company is still adapting to meet today's challenges. Recent months have been both busy and encou

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chris Thornton to senior associate and appointed Chrissie Clancy as a surveyor as the property advisory firm grows its Edinburgh-based operation. Chris Thornton, who joined the firm in November 2020, has been an integral part of the team, contributing to key