As Henry Brothers marks its 50th anniversary, newly appointed managing director for Northern Ireland and Scotland, Jody Wilkinson, shares his intent on rebuilding the contractor’s presence north of the Border. When Jody Wilkinson joined Henry Brothers as managing director for Northern Ireland

Seasoned construction and business transformation leader Steve Petrie talks to SCN editor Kieran Findlay about his career, from an encounter with the British Gas chairman that 'changed his life' to his experience at Harvard University. On his very first day as an apprentice gas engineer at Brit

With only 30 days to go until the Scottish Construction Summit, keynote speaker Mark Farmer tells Colin Cardwell about his introduction to construction, his efforts to effect strategic change and his call to arms for the audience in Glasgow. Mark Farmer is eagerly anticipating his next visit to Glas

St Vincent Studios, the new 321-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development designed by Hawkins\Brown for Artisan Real Estate, has welcomed its first guests. Located on a prominent site in Glasgow's city centre, the project has provided accommodation for athletes and support staff vis

Hassell’s 2026 RIAS award-winning Usher building for the University of Edinburgh at the BioQuarter has a “holistic approach to physical and mental health and wellness embedded throughout the design”, the international design studio’s senior associate, Will Hartzog tells SCN.

Hyde + Hyde Architects has shared full renders of a contemporary, off-grid home that has been granted planning permission, and which sits on the edge of a reservoir in rural North Ayrshire.

Pend has completed Canon Mews, the practice’s debut development project which transforms an overlooked infill site in Edinburgh’s Canonmills into a pair of contemporary, design-led mews homes.

In Scotland, a claim for hidden defects may be out of time before the defect and its consequences are fully understood. Speaking ahead of presenting on the topic of prescription at the Scottish Construction Summit next month, Jennifer McKay of MFMac and David Thomson KC of Axiom Advocates argue that

Revised guidance settles a key question over how the aggregates tax exemption applies to construction and infrastructure projects, writes Bryn Reynolds. Construction companies that excavate rock, gravel or sand as a necessary part of laying foundations for houses or other building projects in Scotla

Julie Scott-Gilroy, a legal director in MFMac's Infrastructure & Capital Projects team, outlines the key considerations for fire-safety-related claims in Scotland. The discovery of a fire-safety defect can leave a difficult question: who, if anyone, is liable?

Residential conveyancing specialist Jill Andrew is to co-chair a Scotland-wide residential property process review. The Murray Beith Murray partner was asked by ministers to co-lead the Scottish Government Conveyancing Review Working Group, which will undertake a focused analysis of Scotland&rs

A new civic plaza, garden and events space has been created outside the Erskine Sports Centre to provide a focal point for the local community.  The new plaza includes an events space, recreational greenspace and garden, with seating areas and a natural play area. It is connected through more a

The Isle of Skye will reap the benefits from a series of major Highland Council-led infrastructure and service improvement projects currently taking shape on the island. An update on five separate developments, which together represent an investment of close to £50 million, came before Highlan

Will Rudd has reached a major project benchmark following the official topping out of a nine-storey extension at the Category A-listed Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh.

Renfrewshire Council has released the first architectural photography and drone footage showcasing the £85.5 million Paisley Grammar School Community Campus in full ahead of opening its doors to pupils later this week. Completed on time and on budget, the state-of-the-art building combines str

The Construction Plant-hire Association’s 2026 Conference brought nearly 150 industry leaders, suppliers, operators and policymakers to One Great George Street, Westminster, to confront the reasons behind the UK’s long‑term construction underperformance and to outline what must change

Thomas Plant Hire has placed a major order for new equipment with JCB dealer Scot JCB, as the company continues to expand its hire fleet across the UK. The firm has taken delivery of more than 400 JCB machines in 2025, with a further 300-plus units due to arrive in 2026. The order covers a broad mix

Dijkboom BV is carrying out another complex basement excavation beneath one of Amsterdam’s historic canal houses - work made possible by compact Bobcat excavators designed to operate in extremely tight, low‑headroom conditions.

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed a skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for its members. Cheryl MacLennan takes up the role, in which she will focus on building strong relationships with members, supporting workf

Animal lover and founder of the Suffolk Hedgehog Hospital, Sue Stubley, has fresh hope that her plans for a £2 million wildlife hospital near Newmarket in England can go ahead after it was rejected twice. 

London’s Cloud House, a pink property which took ten years to build, has recently appeared in Channel 4’s Grand Designs, drawing attention to the building’s complex construction process. 

A property known as the “Ugly House” (Tŷ Hyll) located near Betws-y-Coed in north Wales has failed to be sold at an auction, prompting thoughts that the building may be used as a holiday let.  

Under new plans, a disused water tower in remote Herefordshire in England could be part of a new home.