Domenico and Richard Davis

Glasgow insurance broker launches emergency helpline to support businesses affected by city centre fire

AN insurance brokerage has launched a free emergency helpline to support businesses impacted by the fire that destroyed a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow...
Andy Thomson, Calum Campbell and Graeme Reid

Graham + Sibbald acquires JMP Construction and Property Consultants

GRAHAM + Sibbald has completed the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The move follows the purchase...
Groundbreaking ceremony at Edinburgh PBSA

Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. Student housing developer Alumno and private...
L-R: Professor Andy Schofield, Wes Streeting MP, and Steijn Ribbens

UK health secretary marks opening of ‘landmark’ Glasgow innovation hub

UK health secretary Wes Streeting MP has marked the official launch of the Health Innovation Hub (HiH) in Glasgow, a purpose-built life sciences laboratory...
CCG apprentices

CCG confirms expanded apprentice intake for 2026

CCG (Scotland) has announced 14 trade apprentices will join its group of companies in August. The group said the expanded intake reflects a 'significant uplift'...
Nuclear new build is one example where the civil construction and ECI workforce work alongside each other. Photo courtesy of EDF Energy/Hinkley Point C

Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body

THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...
L-R: Elliot Robertson, Sir Bill Robertson, John Watson

Robertson appoints new chairman as founder steps back from daily involvement

ROBERTSON Group has announced the appointment of John Watson as chairman, succeeding founder Sir Bill Robertson who has chosen to step back from daily...
Image credit: Shutterstock

Scottish parents hold positive view of construction apprenticeships for their children

NEW research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed that construction tops Scottish parental preferences for their child’s career path and apprenticeships...
Usher Building, University of Edinburgh by Hassell

‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards

AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...
Paul Mitchell and Gordon Nelson

Leading trade bodies call for Scottish minister for construction and infrastructure

A number of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have warned that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a 'radical shift' in...
Two air source heat pumps installed

New report on heat pump rollout a ‘wake-up call’ for Scotland

A new report describing Scotland's current plans for heat pump rollout as 'slow' and 'unambitious' should be a wake-up call for the government according...
Topping out ceremony at Glasgow student accommodation

Landmark Glasgow PBSA project celebrates construction milestone

A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of Broadway Studios, a new 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in...
Construction worker on site

CITB report warns of ‘tangible societal consequences’ unless construction skills gap is addressed

A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that if the construction industry continues with the same approach, it will...
Construction materials being produced

Construction materials producers urge chancellor to act now or risk permanent loss of capacity

A number of key figures in the mineral products industry have written to UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to take action to 'jumpstart'...
Artist's impression of development

Glasgow developer secures £18.8m funding boost for student accommodation scheme

KELVIN Properties has secured an £18.8 million development facility from Bank of Scotland to fund construction of its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme...
Liam Bevan

Glasgow-based construction and property maintenance firm acquired by Cardo Group

CARDIFF-based building maintenance specialists Cardo Group has acquired Glasgow-headquartered Trident Maintenance Services. With branches across the UK, Trident Maintenance Services is a construction and property...
Aerial of Port Ellen

SSEN Distribution announces contractors to deliver £950m island investment

FIVE contract partners have been announced to deliver an investment of up to £950 million as part of SSEN Distribution's programme to renew and...

Construction phase completes on £68.7m revamp of Paisley Museum

WORK is to begin on the fit-out period of the revamp of Paisley Museum, as the construction phase of the £68.7 million project completes. Kier...
Fiona Hodgson

Plumbing and heating businesses ‘being priced out of apprenticeships’

SCOTLAND'S plumbing and heating profession is warning that skills shortages and safety risks will grow without reform. The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has published...
Paul Mitchell, Scottish Building Federation

New SBF MD sets sights on apprentice affordability and planning delays

APPRENTICESHIP affordability and planning delays have been cited by newly promoted Scottish Building Federation (SBF) MD Paul Mitchell as the two largest areas of...