Edison Group

Edison Group CEO Calum Melville shares his thoughts about the continuing practice of retentions in the UK construction industry, which he argues has been a source of conflict for too long and calls for governments to act. Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contr

Edison Capital’s Eden Homes is set to build over 150 new homes across Scotland’s west central belt with a gross development value (GDV) of £64 million over the next two years.

Ayrshire-headquartered property and construction business Edison Group has made a clutch of senior appointments to run its East Kilbride-based lead subsidiary Principal Building. Principal Building comprises formerly Glasgow-based project management, interior fit-out and property maintenance busines

A new holiday resort destination just 25 minutes from Glasgow city centre is set to open this summer as 18 lodges get under construction on the picturesque banks of the Clyde.

Edison Group is rebranding its largest subsidiary, GDC Design, as Principal Building Ltd after investing just short of £2 million to secure and equip new premises in South Lanarkshire.

Continuing its series of rapid acquisitions, Edison Group has bolstered its portfolio by acquiring Linlithgow-based Cabin Scotland Limited in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is viewed as a strategic move to enhance its diversified property services.

A new charitable foundation aimed at helping children succeed in life has been launched by Scottish businessman Calum Melville, whose fast-growing Edison Group has been acquiring companies in the construction sector throughout the UK over the last year. The Melville Foundation, registered as a chari

Edison Group, the Ayrshire-headquartered construction property and investment business, has acquired Livingston-based Maplewood Joinery and Construction, an all-trades commercial and residential property operator. It is Edison Group’s intention to merge Maplewood with the Edinburgh Driveway Co

Ayrshire-headquartered construction, property and investment business Edison Group has acquired Crown Architectural Systems. Crown Architectural Systems is a north-east of England-based company which operates from a 6500 sq. ft facility in the City of Sunderland district of Tyne and Wear, and e

Irvine-headquartered construction property and investment business Edison Group has become a convert to the principle of the four-day working week for all employees. The new regime, which will guarantee all sixty Edison Group employees three days off each week: either Friday, Saturday and Sunda

Edison Group CEO Calum Melville is the next participant in SCN's Just a Minute feature. How did you get started in the industry? I believe there is room in the market to roll up SMEs in the construction and property sector into a £100 million plus revenue construction and property group.

Livingston-based The Edinburgh Driveway Company has been acquired by Scottish-based UK and internationally operating construction and property business Edison Group for an undisclosed sum. The Edinburgh Driveway Company, which operates throughout central Scotland and Ayrshire, provides a complete ra

Scottish-based UK and internationally operating construction and property business Edison Group has established its headquarters in newly refurbished premises at 65 High Street, Irvine. The fast-growing business has taken over 2000 square feet of the 19th Century two-storey, Grade B listed building

Scottish-based UK and internationally operating construction and property business Edison Group has made the strategic acquisition of project management, interior fit-out and property maintenance business GDC Design. Glasgow-based GDC Design, which operates throughout Scotland and as far south as Bi

Glasgow-based property company The Edison Group has announced a 50% acquisition of and investment in The Property Solutions Company. The Property Solutions Company offers a range of speedy property purchase options for those individuals - and businesses - who don’t want to be trapped in a