Part-exhanges cost McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone, a house-builder that targets retired folk, has seen its profits fall by a third in the past year due to increase build costs and an increased reliance on part-exchanges with customers.McCarthy & Stone, a house-builder that targets retired folk, has...
Mulholland takes over as CPA chair
Steven Mulholland, founder of West Lothian’s Mulholland Plant Services, has taken over as chairman of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA).Steven Mulholland, founder of West Lothian’s Mulholland Plant Services, has taken over as chairman of the...
Steel fabricator demonstrates viability of ‘printing’ connections
A London-based structural steel fabricator is working with Cranfield University to use additive manufacturing techniques – 3D printing – to create steel connections.A London-based structural steel fabricator is working with Cranfield University to use additive...
Timber windows firm turns to plastic
Blairs Windows plans to invest £1m next year in its Inverclyde facility to introduce a new PVCu window production line to supplement its traditional range of timber windows and doors.Blairs Windows plans to invest £1m next year in its Inverclyde facility to...
Window supplier doubles aluminium capacity
A £500,000 investment programme in factory equipment and personnel has more than doubled production capacity for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling at Cumbernauld-based CMS Window Systems.A £500,000 investment programme in factory equipment and...
Spencer returns to Humber Bridge for hanger inspections
Engineering specialist Spencer Group starts work in December on a project to design and construct a bespoke access platform for the Humber Bridge.Engineering specialist Spencer Group starts work in December on a project to design and construct a bespoke access...
Payroll company ceases trading blaming VAT changes
Payroll specialist Sprite has ceased trading blaming planned changes in VAT collection for its demise. Sprite said: “Please note that as a result of the recent Government budget announcement in relation to the introduction of the “Domestic VAT Reverse Charge to...
Investment secured for new Scottish biogas plant
Specialist investor Iona Capital has agreed to finance the building of a new anaerobic digestion (AD) biogas plant located in Dumfries & Galloway.Specialist investor Iona Capital has agreed to finance the building of a new anaerobic digestion (AD) biogas plant located...
CCG starts construction of Clydebank care home
CCG (Scotland) has begun construction of a £14m care home on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council.CCG (Scotland) has begun construction of a £14m care home on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council.Read Full Article: The Construction Index from All Construction...
Morrison begins work on Edinburgh student health centre
Morrison Construction has started a new project to build new healthcare facilities for University of Edinburgh students.Morrison Construction has started a new project to build new healthcare facilities for University of Edinburgh students.Read Full Article: The...
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