Insight

Since its arrival north of the border, success for Keepmoat Scotland has been to establish the company as a recognised and trusted housebuilder, but as regional managing director Tim Metcalfe tells SCN, this is only the beginning. Having been in Scotland for a decade, Keepmoat is now implementing a

Scottish Construction Summit programme director Paul McDevitt outlines the necessary steps to rebuild the UK construction sector. The UK construction industry, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, finds itself in a precarious position akin to a teetering Jenga tower. In 2025, the sector faces unpr

In an exclusive for our sister publication Scottish Housing News, Hans Mitchell, client relations director at fire safety engineering consultancy Harmony Fire, summarises the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations. The recent Scottish Government Response t

A C-listed lodge in Markinch has received a harmonious extension blending new modern living spaces with its original historic charm.

Jocelyne Fleming, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, continues the CIOB Column by detailing the ongoing collaboration in evidence within the construction sector but adds that more is required to deliver lasting change. It is a distinct privilege to work in Scotland’s

McLaughlin & Harvey managing director Paul Griffen announces the company's sponsorship of the Scottish Construction Summit. McLaughlin & Harvey is proud to sponsor the first-ever Scottish Construction Summit, hosted by Scottish Construction Now.

Electrical engineering group Quartzelec has promoted Chris Fergus to business director. In this role, Chris joins the executive team, where he will focus on strengthening collaboration, driving business improvement through technical advancements and operational excellence, and supporting the profess

Suzanne Coyle, director of Glasgow-based Union Technical, a family-run company delivering an all-encompassing service for energy efficiency renovations, takes part in SCN's Just A Minute feature. How did you get started in the industry?

Collective Architecture is showcasing professional photography and a promotional film for the stunning new development at Dundashill, Glasgow for West of Scotland Housing Association.

Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices. Earlier this month we celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), a chance to appreciate the fresh new talent joining the workplac

With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it’s so needed. Towards the very end of a debate on supporting households with cost of living pres

Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo. As we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for a

With the City of Edinburgh Council's consultation exercise for Princes Street and Gardens ideas being criticised by amenity societies for "lacking vision", Richard Murphy Architects has decided to draw up its own ideas to assist the debate.

Allan Macdonald, TMT project director at HDR, outlines why Scotland is well primed to lead the next wave of data centre development.

Collective Strategy, a division of award-winning Collective Architecture, renowned for its socially responsible design approach, has developed ambitious plans for Gavieside Village, West Lothian for Persimmon Homes East Scotland in association with LUC and Dougall Baillie Associates and wider consul