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Cala Homes (North) visited Banchory Primary School to talk to children about the homebuilding industry and educate them about the dangers of playing in and around construction sites. Primary seven classes enjoyed the interactive ‘Stay Safe, Stay Away’ session, which covered the history o

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland have announced their support for the new Homes for Scotland ‘Homes Build Futures' campaign.  Launched in September, the campaign aims to push housing supply firmly up the political agenda in the run-up to next year’s Scottish Parliament electi

Cruden Homes MD Fraser Lynes highlights one of Glasgow's more ambitious regeneration stories, King's View, and shares what this tells us about the housing challenges faced today. Over the past 15 years, the south side of Glasgow has witnessed one of the city’s most ambitious regeneration stori

A pay dispute involving Inverness-based road maintenance workers at BEAR Scotland has been resolved following a deal that delivers pay rises of up to 7.25%, improved standby payments, and formal union recognition for the first time.

A 700 m section of the Back Burn (also known locally as the Conland, Coul and Balbirnie Burn) has been restored to follow its original course at Coul Den Reservoir, Glenrothes, boosting biodiversity and nature and bringing benefits to local communities.

The Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr has received a major facelift as part of its exciting refurbishment programme.

Warship builder Babcock International has recruited 300 welders from the Philippines to fill major skills gaps at its Rosyth shipyard in Fife, a move that has reignited debate over Scotland’s industrial training and energy policies.

The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a UK-wide clean energy jobs plan, describing it as an important and positive move that finally recognises the essential role of plumbing and heating engineers in delivering clean energy systems. As pa

Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission are to host a second consultation event to gather local feedback on temporary workforce accommodation plans in Stornoway. Following a consultation event in September, local residents and stakeholders are being invited to view and comment on proposals for the vill

BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has welcomed eight key figures in the built environment and construction sectors onto its board.

For this month's CIOB Column, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, Jocelyne Fleming, looks ahead to this week's Building Connections event. In many of my previous columns, I have emphasised that collaboration is not optional, but essential, if Scotland’s constructi

JR Scaffold has been recognised among a select group of leading Scottish businesses to receive the prestigious Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), a significant milestone in the company’s 30th anniversary year. The Paisley-based scaffolding firm was one

Archilink Ltd, an architectural surveying company headquartered in Aberdeen, is now expanding to Manchester following a year of significant growth for the business. The company uses cutting-edge technologies to deliver fast, detailed, data-led surveys for architects, creating accurate 2D and 3D mode

Miller Homes is helping make the streets safer for children in the West of Scotland this autumn as it celebrates six years of its Home Safe initiative.  In recognition of International Walk to School Month (October), the homebuilder is welcoming families along to six of its developments to coll

Clackmannanshire Council’s restoration of a historic landmark has won an award.  The restoration of the historic Clackmannan Tolbooth picked up the Conservation Award at Friday’s Stirling Society of Architects awards ceremony.