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The UK Government’s proposed loosening of immigration rules will be a positive boost for the construction sector which is struggling to recruit enough workers, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Two domestic roofs in Angus which were originally waterproofed with Dryseal back in 1998 had reached the end of their 20-year guarantee in 2018.

An application seeking planning permission in principle for the regeneration of Shawlands Arcade in Glasgow has been approved by councillors.

Timber Development UK and the HCI Skills Gateway have unveiled a comprehensive Timber Skills Action Plan aimed at equipping the UK construction industry with the necessary skills to increase the use of timber and achieve net-zero targets.

Campaigning trade body SELECT has welcomed additional funding for electrical apprentices and adult trainees following a plea to the Scottish Government but has joined training providers to insist that support must continue to prevent future shortfalls of talent. After making an urgent appeal to Depu

Multi-disciplinary company The Rocket Group, which was set up to provide pragmatic guidance, advice and solutions in archaeology, heritage, ecology, architecture, construction, HR and electrical contracting, has achieved a multi-million-pound turnover in its first three years of trading following si

Contractor GRAHAM is investing in its dedicated apprenticeship scheme to future-proof the talent pipeline and bridge the skills gap being experienced in the Scottish construction industry. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week and Women in Construction Week (6 – 13 March), the contracto

Last month, housing market activity in Scotland remained weak with falls in new buyer demand and listings, however, house prices are still edging upwards according to respondents in the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey. 

Glasgow-based building services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has confirmed an intake of three trade apprentices in 2023. The Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) service installation specialist works with some of the country’s most well-known construction companies in the delivery of commer

Goodstone Living has appointed contractor McAleer & Rushe to build at least 338 homes for its build-to-rent residential scheme in Leith.

Melville Housing Association is to invest £1.65 million in improvements to tenants’ homes throughout Midlothian over the next 12 months. Investment in the new financial year, funded entirely from rental income, will see the replacement of 245 central heating systems, bathrooms and kitche

Cala Homes has launched a major initiative set to expand support for the local communities in which it builds. The Community Pledge is a UK-wide initiative across Cala Group and will see bespoke programmes of activity created for each Cala development, including multiple new communities across Scotl

As councillors in Glasgow considered an Action Plan to drive the repurposing of city centre properties, the local authority has called for more powers to allow this activity to take place more easily and quickly. According to the council, such repurposing - from retail and commercial uses to re

Work has started on 40 new council homes at the former Philips factory site in Hamilton.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured detailed planning consent from West Lothian Council for the provision of 190 new and affordable homes on land located near Beatlie Road, within Winchburgh.