News

ESPC’s latest House Price Report shows a stable market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, with modest price growth, improving stock levels and softer competition creating more balanced trading conditions. Using sales data from December 2025 to February 2026, the ave

Scaffolding and access trade body NASC has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, which warns that the UK scaffolding and access sector faces a growing workforce shortage that could affect the delivery of construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects.

From bricklaying to painting and decorating, three remarkable young women are proving that construction is no longer a man’s world. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, coinciding with Women in Construction Week, Persimmon Homes is celebrating the achievements of its female apprentices who are r

Apprentices in Inverness and across the Highlands are training for skilled careers while balancing family life and local commitments with employers such as CR Smith highlighting the role apprentices play in the local workforce. This year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week theme, Working for Scotla

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is leading change and innovation in the built environment through the announcement of a pilot programme for a new Data, Analytics and Intelligence pathway to become a chartered surveyor.

Cabinet secretary for housing Màiri McAllan visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith on Thursday 5 March to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with current and former apprentices building their careers in the construction industry.

Albyn Housing Society has received a £10 million funding package as part of more than £2.5 billion of new finance being made available to businesses across Scotland in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. The housing association has begun work on the first 125 homes

Moray Council has approved its updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance to reflect changes in national planning policy.

Fife Council is set to progress the delivery of 56 new-build council houses in Boreland, Kirkcaldy, following a decision taken by councillors this week.

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has started work on the B-listed 4-6 Melrose Street, located in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. Initial works will focus on much-needed repair and maintenance of the building. A target programme of works, including roof replacement, fabric repairs and s

Senior leaders at Persimmon Homes North Scotland stepped away from the boardroom and onto the building site as they spent the day alongside apprentices in Dundee, shining a spotlight on the next generation of construction professionals. Directors from the business joined apprentices at the company&r

A consultation opened this week on the Fort William Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity in and around the town.

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has promoted James Parlour to the role of technical director in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the business and his pivotal role in shaping technical innovation and operational excellence within the team. James joined the company five years ago

Grangemouth will benefit from £10 million in new investment to create new jobs and boost skills development, the Scottish Government has announced. Further investment into Celtic Renewables will support the company’s expansion into large‑scale commercial production of sustainable bioch

BE-ST has delivered an intensive programme of specialist training to over 140 apprentices and pre-apprentices this week in Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 and build the skills needed for Scotland’s low carbon future.