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Legislation to support cladding remediation in Scotland through a tax charged on the construction of certain new residential properties has been approved by the Scottish Parliament in the face of warnings over its market impact from a Holyrood committee. Set to come into force from April 2028,

A leading climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that new thinking is needed in how modern buildings are designed to cope with a warming climate. Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University Susan Roaf says most modern public and private buildings are simply not designed for the impen

As Scotland celebrates Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Hamilton apprentice Ryan Graham is proof of how learning on the job is creating careers, helping employers grow their workforce and delivering real benefits for the economy.  Ryan, who left Holycross High School in Hamilton unsure of what dir

At a time when Scotland desperately needs electricians to fulfil housing demand and net zero targets, the head of Scotland’s largest construction trade body has accused the UK and Scottish Governments of undermining the electrical workforce of the future. Speaking ahead of Scottish Apprentices

A property firm linked to Rangers legend Ally McCoist has scaled back the size of its proposed housing development in Bridge of Weir in an effort to secure planning approval. James (Glasgow) Ltd – whose directors include McCoist and Jeffrey East – has already lodged an application for th

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has selected Fife artist Ian Moir to design and deliver a new public artwork at the company’s Castle Park development in Coaltown of Wemyss. Fife Council’s housing spokesperson, Cllr Judy Hamilton, joined Persimmon Homes North Scotland head of customer care

One year on from the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 coming into force, Hamish Paterson – director and head of building surveying at Thomas & Adamson – reflects on the lessons learned during the first year of Scotland’s national cladding programme and the nex

North Lanarkshire Council leader, Cllr Jim Logue, and housing convenor, Cllr Michael McPake, have officially marked the start of construction at Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s Castle Hill development in Overtown, Wishaw. The councillors were welcomed on site by Persimmon Homes West Scotland m

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has published a three-year strategy that sets out its plans to restore more at-risk buildings through community partnerships, innovation in project delivery, and entrepreneurial stewardship as the charity approaches its 50th anniversary in 2028. Since its fou

Volunteers from Miller Homes’ Scotland East team have kicked off a new national charity partnership with Groundwork, getting straight into action and reinforcing the housebuilder’s long-term commitment to supporting communities, nature and outdoor learning. The partnership was launched i

A broad coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament, urging all political parties to prioritise competitiveness, infrastructure delivery and skills as the foundations of sustainable g

Civil, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a wide-ranging programme of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly established Inverness operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued UK and Ireland exp

Legislation to raise funds towards Scotland’s cladding remediation programme carries “significant risk” to the housing market, a parliamentary report published today has concluded. Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “unconvinced” tha

Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy. The visit comes as Ewan

Scottish businessmen brothers Sandy and James Easdale have expanded their industrial holdings in Renfrewshire with the acquisition of Meadowside Industrial Estate. The deal, secured for an undisclosed sum, includes 76,000 square feet of prime industrial space and seven acres of land.