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Twenty-two Scottish businesses, two of which are construction contractors, are facing enforcement action from the UK Government for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Cedric Cools, partner and head of ESG at Rider Levett Bucknall, explores how the Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025 will reshape decision-making across the built environment. Regulatory reform is par for the course in the built environment, but the introduction of the E

Scottish entrepreneur Mark Glasgow has launched an AI platform which he believes will transform the way construction companies are run. Founder of the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) and the Energy Training Academy (ETA), he says he has never been more excited about a business venture.

The chair of an influential charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s historic buildings has urged Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) to reconsider its position on controversial plans for a large-scale capsule hostel in the city’s New Town. Jocelyn Cunliffe, chair of the Architectural Herit

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to carry out construction work as part of the upgrade to Port Ellen Ferry Terminal and marshalling area. The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and fu

North Ayrshire Council is to share plans for new homes in Ardrossan. A total of six new homes will be built on the site of the former flatted blocks at Nursery Place.

Creative pupils from St Bride's Primary School in Glasgow’s Southside have helped bring a touch of stardom to the major new affordable housing development, Queens Garage, by naming the site crane ‘Lana Del Crane’. AS Homes (Scotland) is currently on site delivering a new 50-home de

Planning permission has been granted for the regeneration of the historic Watt Brothers store in Glasgow city centre by Sandy and James Easdale.

A new report has set out how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce, helping ensure the sector has the people and skills needed to deliver against the country’s future ambitions.

Real estate advisor Savills has made 14 promotions across its Scottish business. The latest round includes a new director, five associate directors and three associates, alongside additional high‑performing team members.

Senior Dundee councillors have visited the site of what will be a new primary school for the Western Gateway area, as preparatory survey works continue at Newmill of Gray.

Good news really does come in threes for the community campaign dedicated to saving one of Scotland’s most historic homes. 

Plans for a historic Borders bridge to receive a major restoration have secured support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. At almost 200 years old, Kalemouth Suspension Bridge is both one of the earliest examples of a wrought iron chain suspension bridge and one of the last of its kind in Scot

Alan Stewart examines the UK government's push for greater domestic steel use, arguing that while well-intentioned, the policy risks raising costs and constraining investment in steel-dependent sectors – particularly in Scotland. The UK government’s ambition to increase domestic steel us

Civil and structural engineering consultancy Goodson Associates has undergone a change in leadership as managing director Raymond Slaine prepares to retire from the business today. Raymond has played a significant role in the development of the company during his time with the firm, helping to stren