2025 has been another busy and often demanding year for Scotland’s built environment sector, writes Jocelyne Fleming, CIOB’s policy lead in Scotland. Throughout discussions this year, the CIOB in Scotland has tried to make one point clear: none of the issues we face sit neatly on their o
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SSEN Transmission is celebrating a significant milestone in its Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV overhead line project, with the first of 47 steel lattice towers now fully assembled along the 13.3km route in Argyll.
Longtime housebuilding executive Tom Nicholson has been appointed as chief executive officer of Cala Group. Effective December 15, Tom succeeds Kevin Whitaker, who has served as CEO since 2018. Tom will continue to serve on the board in addition to his role as CEO.
Failure to mention planning reform in the Autumn Statement and no new further developments on how major infrastructure projects will be delivered was “a missed opportunity”, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB UK) latest Construction Market Intelligence (CMI).
A Scottish offshore wind farm, seeking to deliver a £1 billion opportunity for the supply chain, has submitted its onshore planning application. Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm, planned for 44 km off Stonehaven, has submitted the application for planning permission in principle for the onshore infra
First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.
Build-to-rent (BTR) housing provider Sigma Capital has agreed terms to support the transfer of the UK’s largest portfolio of build-to-rent, single family homes to its new owners, Northern LGPS and Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPPI) from The PRS REIT plc. The agreement ensures that a
The £68.6 million Whitesands Project in Dumfries, combining major flood defences with significant public realm improvements, is set to start in Spring next year after receiving approval by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a consultation on how to adapt and manage Scotland’s historic sites amid concerns that some of the most significant heritage properties are being affected by climate change. Changing weather patterns, including increased rainfall and temperature
Osprey Housing is investing in a new-build project that will further expand the social landlord’s reach across Moray as part of their strategic growth through development. The 12 homes within the Firth Rise development in Hopeman will offer quality accommodation to families, couples, and indiv
Expectations for the housing market in Scotland improved last month as more buyers made enquiries and more sellers listed their properties, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.
Legislation to raise funds towards Scotland’s cladding remediation programme carries “significant risk” to the housing market, a parliamentary report published today has concluded. Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “unconvinced” tha
Paul Mitchell, operations director at the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), outlines how the current climate of uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry. Construction is the engine room of the Scottish economy, contributing 7.4% of total output whilst directly employing 190,00
The transformation of Glasgow's George Square is to take a major step forward with new stone surfaces being installed across its bordering streets.
A Cornish roofer has been sentenced after failing to comply with requests for information from an inspector for Britain’s workplace regulator. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) received a concern after workers had been observed carrying out roof replacement work without any scaffolding bei


