The Scottish Government’s housebuilding strategy is at risk of being derailed by chronic shortages of skills and labour, a senior construction industry expert has warned. Ryan Gilluley, managing director of cost and claim consultants GCM Ltd, said several projects have already been hampered by
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As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that Covid-19 is still a serious thre
Bigtincan, a provider of sales enablement automation solutions, has unveiled plans to make Scotland one of its principal international locations following support from Scottish Enterprise. Bigtincan will expand its software development centre in Glasgow and accelerate a series of R&D projects to
Edinburgh’s solid house price growth, highly educated residents and expected population growth has seen it take over the top spot for residential investment in Colliers’ latest Top UK Residential Investment Cities report. The Scottish capital moved up from second place, pushing Cambridge
Independent fire safety consultancy OFR Consultants has completed work on a host of projects both in the UK and internationally. The company, which is the largest consultancy dedicated to fire engineering in the UK, offers pre-eminent fire engineering expertise that protects people, property an
Alistair McAlinden, Interpath Advisory's managing director (Scotland) speaks to Rosemary Gallagher for Scottish Construction Now about how existing advisors within businesses of all sizes can be supported on their journey and through any challenges. A perfect storm is affecting t
Iain Drummond, a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn, considers a recent case that provides lessons for the construction sector concerning the enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions by companies in liquidation. The recent case of John Doyle Construction (JDC) v Erith Contractors Limited provide
KPMG's chief executive Jon Holt has admitted that the Big Four firm misled the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) over its audit of collapsed outsourcer Carillion. In a statement released on the first day of a five-week disciplinary tribunal over the behaviour of the firm and six former employees, Mr
Investment in Scottish commercial property fared surprisingly well throughout 2021 despite volatile market conditions, according to the latest figures published by Lismore Real Estate Advisors. According to the figures, investment volumes reached circa £1.345 billion, a 24% increase on the tot
Clyde & Co recently successfully defended a claim in the All Sheriff Scotland Court against a dissolved company from a pursuer who had previously made a successful claim against another party, writes David Tait. The second action related to a former employer of the pursuer for whom the insurance
The Prince's Foundation, the educational charity established by Prince Charles, has submitted plans to create a new farming school in Scotland. The proposed agricultural school, to be built on the grounds of Dumfries House Estate near Cumnock, is aimed attracting new talent to the farming and rural
Specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank has further expanded its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Barry Rodger to the role of senior relationship manager for Scotland. Based in Glasgow, Mr Rodger will report to Carl Ashley, regional director, and focus on providing real estate fu
Scottish construction consultancy Soben has announced the expansion of its global operations into APAC with the launch of its Singapore office, supported by two new senior appointments. Andrew Murie will take the role of Soben APAC CEO, with Callum Agnew joining as director – mission critical.
Shepherd Commercial Auctions has been appointed to market for sale by auction a range of public sector properties on behalf of the Scottish Government. The contract, which will encompass a broad range of public bodies, is for an initial two-year period with an option to extend.
Gail Docherty has been appointed as head of the residential conveyancing team at Macdonald Henderson. Ms Docherty has an impressive range of experience in the residential property market, having acted as an advisor to private clients and lending institutions, developers and management companies.

