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As the construction industry marks National Mentoring Month this January, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on building firms to step up their mentoring efforts to help tackle the sector's deepening skills crisis.

Lismore’s quarterly investor research and in-depth expert interviews indicate that 2026 is expected to present meaningful opportunities for the Scottish commercial property investment market. 86% of investors expressing a positive outlook, only slightly below last year’s 88%. Optimism is

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has launched the Local Growth Fund, a £140 million initiative designed to drive economic prosperity across Scotland.

The Scottish Government’s plan to introduce a new tax on housebuilding to help fund the removal of dangerous cladding has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle, despite fears it could deepen Scotland’s housing emergency.

Fife Council has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2026–2031, setting out its ambition to tackle housing need and deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes across the Kingdom. The five-year plan is updated annually and submitted to the Scottish Government, outlining prio

A multi-million-pound project that is part of an Isle of Cumbrae flood protection scheme is expected to start at the end of January.

Local communities are being encouraged to take part in early engagement on a potential Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) at Essich Road, Inverness, as the Highland Council continues its work to speed up the delivery of much‑needed homes and infrastructure across the region.

Housebuilder Cruden has submitted a planning application for a new residential development at Kirkton North, Livingston. 

New technology has been deployed to help enforce a Chinese smoking ban by taking away the privacy of toilet users when smoke is detected. Two shopping centres in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen have installed new glass toilet cubicle doors, which are designed to turn from opaque to transparent

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has secured a two-year contract to deliver grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail following a competitive tender process.  This award marks the first time RFM has worked with ScotRail, the national passenger rail operator in Scotland.

Dalux’s Scottish operation is playing a vital role in the company’s rapid ascent to become Europe’s largest provider of BIM (Building Information Modelling) software — a milestone highlighted by the recent industry recognition of Dalux’s SiteWalk feature as a key driver

A major £6.5 million expansion has been announced for Dumfries House, creating a new state‑of‑the‑art events venue designed to reflect King Charles III’s long‑standing commitment to heritage, sustainability and traditional craft. The development, named The King’s Hall, will

CIBSE has launched its refreshed brand identity, marking a significant moment in its 129-year history and signalling a new era for how the institution presents itself to the world.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched its search for this year’s most promising apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry. Entries are now open for the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2026, and nominating has never been easier. Nominations can be made onli

National mental health charity Change Mental Health has announced a partnership with renewable energy company Drax to embed mental health learning into the workplace while building resilience of workers in rural locations across Scotland.