Well-functioning construction sector needed to meet Scottish Government ambitions
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has warned the next Scottish Government that addressing challenges such as the housing emergency and climate change targets...
Glasgow exhibition celebrates 50 years of Architectural Heritage Fund
AN exhibition is taking place in Glasgow to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF).
The Briggait is the venue for the...
Landmark turbine blades arrival marks ‘defining moment’ for Mill Rig Wind Farm
A major milestone has been marked in the development of Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire with the delivery of the 'longest turbine...
Tilbury Douglas trading performance is ‘ahead of five-year plan’
TILBURY Douglas has reported a rise in revenue and profit in the group's 2025 accounts, revealing that a focus on 'disciplined execution' of its...
Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event
SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Many...
Politicians hear from victims of rogue builders as licensing campaign gathers pace
DOZENS of homeowners who have fallen victim to 'cowboy builders' have visited Westminster to share their stories with MPs, as the Federation of Master...
Exhibitors hail ‘iconic’ ScotPlant as stunning event draws to a close
ScotPlant 2026 is in the books following another spectacular instalment of the long-running exhibition.
Huge crowds took the opportunity to discover the innovations shaping the...
Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start
SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...
Brewster Brothers calls for urgent action as fuel crisis hits construction supply chain
BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and...
CITB aims to continue upward trend of women completing construction apprenticeships
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures that show the number of women completing construction apprenticeships in the UK has nearly...
Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026
THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Construction retentions: why reform is the way ahead in Scotland
Dr Andrew Agapiou, a senior lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde, and Dr David Christie, associate dean at the...
Safety prioritised in Glasgow fire response
FAÇADE retention was ‘impossible’ on Glasgow’s fire-damaged Forsyth House with the charred and water-damaged structure creating perilous conditions for specialist contractors who worked 24/7...
Blantyre business is turning up the heat on electric solutions
A Blantyre-based electric heating specialist says electric boilers must form part of the solution to the UK’s decarbonisation ambitions.
The Electric Heating Company (EHC) was...
FMB Scotland calls for dedicated construction minister north of the border
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has urged the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for construction & infrastructure.
The trade body...
NorDan UK expands into façade solutions with acquisition of RED Systems
NORDAN UK has announced the acquisition of RED Systems, a UK-based specialist in architectural glazing, curtain walling and façade systems.
The move marks a significant step...
HSE plans major overhaul of RIDDOR reporting
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR).
HSE...
Skills crisis causing ‘widespread disruption’ to UK building projects
HOMEOWNERS planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)...
Management buyout of City Access Scaffolding completed
CITY Access Scaffolding has announced the successful completion of a management buyout of the company.
Original co-founder, Mark Skinner, alongside fellow directors, Ryan Scott and...
Scotland heading for ‘housing catastrophe’
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed Scotland is heading for a 'housing catastrophe' following the latest housing statistics which show continued declines...
