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...
Turner & Townsend reshapes UK leadership team as business prepares for further growth
TURNER & Townsend has announced changes to its UK leadership as the business prepares for growth.
Patricia Moore becomes MD for Europe, the Middle East...
Housebuilder hails ‘milestone year’ as turnover and profits soar
MILLER Homes has hailed a record year for the business - which saw significant rises in turnover and adjusted operating profit - after publishing...
Plans progress for £25m Edinburgh retirement village
VIVERE Extra Care Group has received minded to approve planning consent for Edinburgh's first fully integrated community of extra care homes.
The firm plans to...
UK Government proposes ban on construction retentions
THE UK Government has unveiled what it says is the 'largest set of reforms in over a generation' as it looks to ensure small...
McLaughlin & Harvey to lead £107m Port Ellen upgrade
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced the appointment of McLaughlin & Harvey to lead construction work on the £107 million upgrade of Port...
RIAS secures government funding for Ukraine reconstruction research
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has secured grant funding from the Scottish Government to research the opportunities and implications of practicing...
New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways
A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce.
Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...
New Scottish housebuilding research reveals ‘rapidly worsening situation’
A new report from Homes for Scotland (HFS) has warned that Scotland's housing emergency could develop into a 'catastrophe' without effective government intervention.
Following analysis...
Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government.
This was one of...
Glasgow city centre building to be demolished following fire
A building left 'seriously compromised' on Glasgow's Union Corner following the devastating fire on March 8 is to be demolished, Glasgow City Council has...
CITB confirms significant changes to funding system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Balfour Beatty ‘delivered on expectations’ as 2025 full-year results revealed
BALFOUR Beatty has surpassed its 3% margin profit target for its UK operations one year ahead of expectations.
The group has revealed its 2025 full-year...
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...
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...
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...
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 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'...
