Building and construction firm The JR Group has made another key appointment to cement its growth strategy. Carol Cameron has joined the firm as group business development manager, who will be the direct liaison with customers old and new, as well as working with the senior team on its strategy for
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An IKEA worker from South Queensferry fulfilled his childhood dream by building a ‘hobbit house’ in his back garden. Ali Hughson, 47, has been a fan of the JRR Tolkien books since he was a teenager and loved the idea of having a hobbit-themed workshop.
The Wates Group has announced the appointment of a new senior team focused on expanding the group’s work in healthcare construction. The team will be headed by Simon Kydd, currently head of healthcare at WSP. Simon takes up his new role as head of healthcare from 1 September 2021. He will be j
Paragon Development Finance, introduced by Melrose Commercial Finance Ltd, has agreed to provide a £4.5 million funding package to Nixon Blue to support the development of 34 new apartments overlooking Paisley’s iconic Abbey.
Cushman & Wakefield has announced the promotion of Priya Kharbanda, Ewan Stewart and Adam Watt to senior surveyors within its Scottish operation. They are among 44 promotions across a range of markets, skill lines and functions across the UK.
Bellshill-headquartered central heating company Saltire Facilities Management has secured a large boiler replacement and central heating upgrade contract with Almond Housing Association. The contract, which will see Saltire work with the Livingston-based association for the first time, wil
Dalata Hotel Group Plc, the largest hotel group in Ireland, has officially opened its first hotel in Scotland, creating 80 jobs locally.
Marshall Construction’s Contracts Division has secured a busy 2021 workload so far, with a portfolio of new contracts totalling in excess of £50 million. The firm said the contracts with a range of both new and long-standing clients showcase the company’s diverse capability and ser
A couple who purchased a home fully aware that bees were potentially living in the wall were shocked to learn that an estimated 450,000 of the insects had called the place home for almost 35 years.
With students across Scotland receiving their exam results today, Martin O'Donnell from the Akela Group reveals how the construction sector can become more youth-friendly. Today, exam results are unveiled in Scotland after over a year of disruption to education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Electrical and central heating firm Saltire Facilities Management has appointed two new directors to the board as it puts an ambitious growth strategy in place. Joining finance director David Weston on the board are Alan Murray, installations director, and Natalie Milne, service delivery director. W
Multi-disciplinary ground engineering and construction company Akela Group has added 22 new modern apprentices to its workforce. Since its inception, the Akela Apprentice Programme has seen over 500 complete apprenticeship training. As part of this year’s programme, Akela Group is also su
The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has announced that Stephen Lewis, managing director of HFD Property Group, has been appointed as vice chair with immediate effect. Stephen has over 25 years’ commercial property experience in both the public and private sectors and in recent years h
Dundee-based main contractor McGill has appointed experienced bid manager Colin Brown to its commercial team. Commercial director Douglas Smith MRICS said Mr Brown will bring more than two decades of experience in the construction industry and a focus on sustainability.
After winning a silver medal for Team GB at Rio in 2016, Edinburgh-based para-swimmer Scott Quin hopes to double his medal tally this summer in Tokyo. Scott has been sponsored by national rail contractor, QTS Group, throughout the last five years in his preparation for the Tokyo games.


