Edison Group CEO Calum Melville shares his thoughts about the continuing practice of retentions in the UK construction industry, which he argues has been a source of conflict for too long and calls for governments to act. Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contr
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The Scottish Green Energy Awards has announced the shortlist for the UK’s largest and most prestigious celebration of the renewable energy industry. This year’s awards, headline sponsored by EDF Renewables UK, will bring together an unprecedented number of guests to recognise and h
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is calling on employers in the lifting sector to sign up apprentices for the second intake of the Scottish crane operator apprenticeship ahead of the 29th November deadline. The first cohort of apprentices on the inaugural Scottish crane operator apprenti
Driving change in construction and the built environment is not about waiting for others to take the lead - it’s about stepping up, being visible, and inspiring others to follow. That’s where Funmbi Adeagbo, a British Chartered Architect, social activist, and passionate advocate fo
Dr Scott McGibbon FCIOB is a chartered construction manager from Kirkcaldy who started his construction career as a stonemason. He rose the industry ranks to become managing director of his own Fife-based construction company, Pvotal Consultancy, covering Scotland as well as UK and international pro
Laura Baron, head of sustainability at Purcell, emphasises the need for a mindset shift to prioritise sensitive retrofit in preserving existing and historic buildings. Joining other industry leaders, Laura will spotlight the importance of policy-driven change and upskilling at all levels to drive su
INCH Architecture + Design has been announced as Building Design UK’s Architect of the Year 2024: Social Value. The award comes in recognition of the practice's approach to working with community organisations, exemplified by creating three community projects in Inverclyde that enhance the qua
A planning application has been formally submitted on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs.
Developer Artisan Real Estate has drafted in building contractor GRAHAM to begin construction of a £33 million student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre. The project, which was given the green light at the start of the year, will provide 321 self-contained studio apartments at 2
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
When retrofitting listed buildings, Thomas & Adamson director Hamish Paterson suggests that the main concern is finding the balance between modern sustainability goals and protecting history and heritage in our towns and cities. Decarbonisation of the built environment is a complex challenge, wi
Aberdeen-based Dr Ollie Folayan MBE, co-chair of AFBE-UK Scotland, announces the nationwide rollout of the Engineering Ethnicity Index (EEI) in 2025, a groundbreaking framework to improve diversity in the UK engineering sector where ethnic minorities remain underrepresented despite strong participat
A long-awaited review into industrial training boards (ITBs) has called for greater collaboration between industry and ITBs to develop industry-relevant training initiatives and address critical skills shortages within construction and engineering.
Jack Chambers marks the beginning of Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a first-hand account of being a health, safety, and wellbeing apprentice at Balfour Beatty. When I began my university studies in Environmental Management, I never imagined I would pursue a career in construction, particularly in
East Dunbartonshire Council’s Housing Revenue and Capital Budget was agreed at last week's Council Budget meeting.



