Hot on the heels of announcing a strategic shift for Akela Construction, managing director Robert Ogg reveals how the firm's new priorities align with the wider challenges facing the construction sector. Across Scotland, infrastructure is under strain. Whether it's housing delivery, transport networ
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Road marking and highway safety services provider WJ Group has revealed what it believes to be the world’s first fully electric thermoplastic road marking truck, designed to boost sustainability in the highways industry while delivering a full shift on a single charge.
Kier chief executive Andrew Davies is to retire amid a strong full year performance for the group. Set to step down from the board on October 31, Andrew will be succeeded by Stuart Togwell, currently Kier's executive director and group managing director of construction on 1 November 2025.
A property that belonged to a charity in the West End of Glasgow has been sold to a developer for residential development, generating a share of £1 million of surplus funds for several charities. Balmanno House, which had been providing residential care for over 200 years, was placed in admini
Persimmon West Scotland has promoted Craig Watson to operations director. Craig brings over 22 years of experience with the business, having joined in 2003 and progressing through key technical roles including design manager, technical manager, and most recently, technical director.
CBRE has advised a premium spirits firm on the acquisition and fit-out of two major new office spaces in London and Glasgow. The real estate advisor supported Suntory Global Spirits across both locations, providing a full suite of services including leasing, turnkey project delivery, and project and
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A net zero transition partner has significantly expanded its renewable assets and its services for commercial businesses, thanks to a £3.2 million funding boost from HSBC UK.
At the upcoming Scottish Construction Summit, industry veteran Graham Stewart will deliver a frank discussion on the state of digitalisation, arguing that the sector must confront its challenges to realise the true benefits of new technology. While organisations like the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT)
A 476-home rental neighbourhood in Edinburgh’s historic Fountainbridge district has reached practical completion of its final phase.
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Engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has promoted three highly experienced colleagues to the role of associate in its civil engineering and structural engineering departments. The East Kilbride-based company recently marked its 40th anniversary and concluded a management buyout b
Akela Construction has unveiled a strategic shift to strengthen its role in delivering Scotland’s infrastructure priorities, while addressing deepening workforce and economic challenges across the construction and civil engineering sectors. Marking his first year in post, managing director Rob


