The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has appointed Evelyn Scott as chair of its board following its 2025 AGM. Evelyn represents the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on both the SBCC board and committee and brings a wealth of experience and a long-standing commitment to
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The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has today revealed the four projects that are in the running for the 2025 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. This year’s shortlist includes projects that celebrate architecture’s place alongside other disciplines i
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week with a timely look at a topical situation, reinforcing its long-standing impact on the construction industry over its 130-year history.
Energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has unveiled a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, having been appointed by the energy provider as a Certified Assessor for the recently launched Zero Bills' building standard. Designed to fast-track the decarbonisation of homes, Octopu
Portable and modular accommodation solutions provider Wernick Hire has launched a new division dedicated to delivering fully building-compliant modular buildings for hire across the UK. While Wernick Hire has long supplied modular buildings as part of its core offering, the launch of Modular Hi
Cala Homes (West) visited Woodhead Primary School to talk to children about the homebuilding industry and educate them about the dangers of playing in and around construction sites.
For five decades, the name MacLeod has stood for quality, reliability, and dedication in the construction industry. As MacLeod Construction celebrates its 50th anniversary, it’s a fitting time to look back on the company’s remarkable journey - one built on hard work, vision, and a deep c
Building tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.9% in Q1 2025 compared with Q4 2024, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple construction tenders. The Scottish Tender Price Assessment Panel, which was established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) to help measure the
Less than a third of UK property experts say the UK government will achieve its target of building 1.5 million homes in England during its five-year term in parliament, with affordable housing ambitions cited as a major barrier to housebuilding. Research commissioned by audit, tax and consulting fir
Balfour Beatty has reported a strong financial performance in 2024, driven by improved margins in its UK construction business and steady growth across key sectors. However, an increased provision for building safety remediation has impacted overall profitability.
The former owner of a sports nutrition business has embarked on a new career in construction at the age of 42, studying building surveying at the same time as gaining industry experience with Thomas & Adamson. Will Townsend joined the international construction and property consultancy last year
Moray Council is inviting passionate and innovative partners to help transform the former M&Co building and Gordon Arms Hotel, in the heart of Elgin, into a vibrant cultural and commercial destination.
East Lothian Council has announced another round of funding for traditional building repairs as part of the Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). The scheme has so far supported seven repair projects, which are either due to progress on site or have been completed, and has allocated a
Work will begin next month to restore the fifth building to benefit from the Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).
Ayrshire construction firm Ashleigh Building said it has laid the foundations for continued success as it unveiled the next stage of its succession plan.


