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...

Preferred developer announced for revamp of Glasgow’s Egyptian Halls

GLASGOW City Council has announced the preferred developer and development proposal for the Egyptian Halls. Property firm Ediston’s proposals for the A-listed city centre building...

Scottish construction activity ‘subdued’ but outlook is more optimistic

NEW research has revealed overall construction activity in Scotland was relatively subdued through the final quarter of 2025, but sector stakeholders are more optimistic...
Construction work begins

Work begins on fourth section of A9 Dualling programme

CONSTRUCTION work has commenced on the fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme at the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig. The opening of the site compound...
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CIOB sets out priority areas for next Scottish Government to address

THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for retrofit and energy efficiency, the construction skills gap, and building quality and safety to be...
Lesley Peaty

Scottish businesses appointed to £80m roofing framework

20 roofing and construction businesses - including 11 in Scotland - have been appointed to an £80 million framework to carry out public sector...

Registration opens for ScotPlant 2026

VISITOR registration is now open for ScotPlant 2026, which returns to the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston in Edinburgh, on Friday April 24 and...
Construction site of National Centre of Music

Robertson to lead build of Scotland’s National Centre for Music

ROBERTSON Construction Central East has been appointed construction partner for the development of Scotland’s National Centre for Music in the former Royal High School...

Sustained cost escalation ‘putting pressure on viability of new projects’

CONSTRUCTION tender prices are set to rise by up to 5% this year, threatening costs for key programmes and challenging project viability, according to...