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Five new apprentices are beginning their studies at Ayrshire College as part of Persimmon Homes’ industry-leading training programme. Joiners Davy Mutch and Daniel McNally, and bricklayers Cole Whiteford, Brandon Dekker and Lennon Boyd, have already been gaining hands-on experience on Persimmo

Scotland took home a hat-trick of awards at the 2025 Master Builder Awards last week, with an outstanding builder, a net-positive energy home, and an apprentice all recognised. Held by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the awards celebrate the builders who are the backbone of Britain’s

Residents and businesses in Anderston and Kelvingrove are being invited to share their views on proposed plans to improve local streets and public spaces. Two consultations are now live focused on the Anderston Liveable Neighbourhood and Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove projects.

Moray Council has submitted a planning application for a new Forres Academy. The proposal includes replacing the current Forres Academy with a modern, three-storey building covering 12,126m². The new school would provide space for 1,120 secondary pupils, including dedicated facilities for pupil

Persimmon West Scotland has donated £4,000 to Lanarkshire Deaf Hub, helping the charity deliver its Life Skills & Creativity for Youth Project in Motherwell. Lanarkshire Deaf Hub, the leading deaf-led charity in Lanarkshire with more than 300 members, has been connecting and supporting com

The UK government is failing to instil widespread optimism amongst construction professionals, as less than half of those quizzed said they feel positive about the future of the sector, according to Gleeds. The latest Market Report from the property and construction consultancy shows a drop in confi

IES, a Glasgow-headquartered climate tech firm which has helped to improve the energy performance of iconic buildings including Heathrow’s Terminal 5, MGM Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Dubai Opera House, has appointed Christine Mullin as its new chief executive officer. Christine succeeds I

Waste management company Brewster Brothers is celebrating a major milestone after diverting over two million tonnes of construction waste from landfill. The recycled materials have been repurposed back into the construction industry, fuelling new building projects and saving 12,000 tonnes of CO2 fro

Developers have been given the green light to partially demolish the historic Hourstons building in Ayr. LMA Architects was seeking listed building consent to partially demolish the building in Alloway Street - but retain its historic facade.

It’s that time of year! We’re getting excited about the CIOB Scotland Awards, at which we will celebrate some of Scotland’s most talented construction professionals, writes Lynne McKay, CIOB regional manager Scotland.  Readers of Scottish Construction Now may remember the

Perth & Kinross Council will work to deliver over 1,000 new affordable houses across the area over the next five years, under a plan to be considered by councillors. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2026/27 – 2030/31 sets out the investment priorities of the council and its

Regional apprenticeship manager Ian MacPherson is putting his faith where it counts — in his own apprentices. Ian has ordered a new home at Persimmon Homes’ Snowdon Gait development in West Kilbride, and the skilled apprentices he manages will be helping to build it.

An initiative has been launched to unlock a £1 billion offshore wind opportunity for Scottish oil and gas supply chain companies to diversify into renewables. Bowdun, a 1GW offshore wind farm planned 27 miles off Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire from the “ScotWind” leasing round, has la

Schools across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have benefited from Cala Homes (North)’s pledge to support the communities in which it builds. The housebuilder has conducted several talks to pupils and donated a combined £1,330 to schools in the past academic year.

One of Scotland’s longest-established architectural practices has marked its centenary by launching a rebrand of the business. Bracewell Stirling Consulting will now be known as Bracewell, a move that retains the name synonymous with the brand's roots. According to the company, the new identit