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Ben Macpherson MSP, minister for higher and further education, joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew, to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

Geoff O’Brien, relationship director for Scotland at Assetz Capital, discusses what’s really needed to stimulate housebuilding across Scotland, from a focus on bringing in new planning talent to simplifying the process for smaller, SME housebuilder-led schemes. The Scottish housing crisi

Persimmon Homes' first-ever female apprentice has encouraged more young women to consider a career in construction. The housebuilder is celebrating the achievements of its female apprentices to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which coincides with Women in Construction Week.

Construction industry claims about "carbon negative" products and systems should be taken with a pinch of salt, a major Glasgow-based architectural practice has said.

Sir Bill Robertson is to step back from daily involvement of Robertson Group, with John Watson appointed to the role of chairman. Welcoming John to the role, Sir Bill said: “Robertson Group celebrates 60 years of trading this year and over that time has evolved into an established portfolio of

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

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) proudly won the Environmental/Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award at the UK Trade Association Awards 2026, hosted by the Trade Association Forum (TAF) at the London Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London last week.

Ocean Terminal (OT) has entered a new chapter in its waterfront evolution, as Ambassador Group establishes 100% ownership of the Centre via a refinancing arrangement and the ongoing backing of an institutional funder.

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) has released the 2024 Minor Works suite for use in Scotland.

West Lothian Council will invest £145 million in schools, community facilities, roads, parks and other assets to support the delivery of essential services over the next seven years. Councillors approved the capital investment plan at their meeting on Tuesday 24 February 2026. The council

Building maintenance firm Cleartech is continuing to invest in the next generation of engineering and commissioning talent, with six apprentices currently attending college and a further eight team members who have progressed through the company’s apprenticeship routes in previous years.

A kitchen and bathroom replacement contract has been completed by CCG in the southside of Glasgow for Elderpark Housing.

Network Rail will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway later this week.

Civil engineering surveyors may now further demonstrate their expertise through a new professional designation launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

WMR Contractors, a principal contractor specialising in high-end refurbishments and heritage restoration, has appointed Alisdair McTavish as senior contracts manager. Alisdair joins the leadership team to support the management of the expanding WMR portfolio of complex projects. He returns to the co