A Haddington-based malt ingredient supplier has agreed a £7 million funding package with HSBC to expand its grain-processing capacity by building new facilities. Puremalt manufactures natural malt ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
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The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has a key strategic part to play in helping to deliver Scotland’s low carbon heating systems. A new insight paper called ‘Scotland’s transition to net zero heat’ released today sets out the bank’s role in tackling the issue a
An equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, according to a former president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Christina Gaiger, trustee of the Edinburgh Architectural Association and youngest ever RIAS president, bel
The monthly column from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) continues with Joseph Kilroy who looks at how stamp duty or LBTT can be deferred on properties to incentivise energy efficiency improvements. Introduction
Biotecture living walls with remotely monitored irrigation system have been installed at Landmark Pinnacle in London.
Morrison Construction’s Building Central business unit has successfully handed over a new flagship research and development facility for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), part of the University of Strathclyde.
The barriers faced by ex-offenders looking to kick-start their lives with a career in construction are at the centre of a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) survey. CIOB is appealing to built environment professionals to take part in its latest research study, promoting the possibility of reduci
Maybole Town Hall has reopened following an extensive restoration.
Skye-based housebuilding partnership R.HOUSE has delivered its 250th home, marking a significant milestone for the company. The firm has spent more than a decade reimagining how quality housing can be built in some of Scotland's most challenging rural and island environments.
Scotland's housing crisis is being worsened by systemic barriers, including planning costs, land shortages, and slow decision-making, that are preventing the industry from building the homes the country urgently needs, writes Andrew Duncan. Scotland has no shortage of ambition when it comes to housi
As the construction sector marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week from today, newly released data from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) shows construction tops parental preferences for their child’s career path, and apprenticeships are a popular choice over other routes such as universi
A collective of Scotland’s leading construction bodies has launched its skills manifesto at the Scottish Parliament, warning that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a radical shift in workforce planning. Launching the manifesto ahead of this year’s Scottish parliam
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended five member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process. The move follows the suspension of 14 other firms in 2025.
Shoring specialist Groundforce Shorco has appointed two new senior members to its engineering team. Tasked with taking the department to even greater heights are engineering duo Akil Jasm as head of engineering design and Steven Taylor as head of engineering innovation.
South Ayrshire Council continues to deliver affordable housing, with 147 more homes to be completed or started on site by the end of 25/26.


