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Federation of Master Builders Scotland director Gordon Nelson looks back at the big issues of 2024 and ahead to the 2025 Master Builder Awards.  As we approach the end of the year, I have reflected on what the key issues have been for FMB members across Scotland. The sources being from the many

Mabbett & Associates Ltd and IKM Consulting Ltd have merged to create one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms. With a combined headcount of around 200, the new firm, named Arthian, will target new sectors and larger projects with the opening of two new offices and a p

Bancon Group has reported an operating profit of £3.8 million for the year ended March 2024, down from £4.6m in the previous year, and a decrease in pre-tax profit from £1.8m to £1.3m. The Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction group's turnover fell 26% from &poun

A sheriff has ordered a materials processing company to pay just over £58,000 to a civil engineering contractor in respect of an overpayment made during a dispute about volumes of excavated rock at a landfill site after finding that the defender had been unjustly enriched at the pursuer’

A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a first-of-its-kind in the city, receiving recognition for its groundbreaking use of energy-efficient design and materials, including cross-laminated timber (CLT).

Specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has been appointed as the main contractor for a multi-million-pound refurbishment project at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire. With a rich history dating back 156 years, Inchinnan-based Thomas Johnstone brings its long experience of working in

Energy distribution company SGN has reached a key milestone on its H100 Fife project, with the completion of the construction of the world’s first domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth. Green hydrogen gas, created using renewable electricity from a local 7MW offshore wind turbine, will f

Founder Mark Glasgow has spoken of his pride at the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024. The Dalkeith business landed the prestigious national honour after impressing the judges with its growth over the past year followi

Roz McCall MSP, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist representative for Mid Scotland and Fife, visited Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing site to hear about the firm's contribution to supporting ambitious housebuillding targets. Accompanied by Councillor Thomas Heald of Dunblane and

Still trading and independent after more than 80 years in business, Cruden Group has bucked a trend for many SMEs. Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, speaks to Colin Cardwell about how the company is still adapting to meet today's challenges. Recent months have been both busy and encou

Dangerous cladding on all high-rise buildings in government-funded schemes in England will be fixed by the end of 2029, Angela Rayner has pledged.

East Ayrshire Council has set out the strategic plans for the direction of local housing as detailed plans for £166 million investment were approved by councillors last week. 

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has secured Gold Standard Verification for all its frameworks.

An agreement has been reached that will see Cala Homes (East) build 21 new social rent homes on behalf of Fife Council – with work due to start in January 2025.

An imposing 27-foot tall statue made of 100,000 seized blades was officially welcomed to Perth today.