Scottish Building Federation

A collective of Scotland’s leading construction bodies has launched its skills manifesto at the Scottish Parliament, warning that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a radical shift in workforce planning. Launching the manifesto ahead of this year’s Scottish parliam

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has appointed Paul Mitchell as its new managing director. Mr Mitchell, who has served as operations director since March 2024, takes over the leadership role following a period of significant growth and enhanced political engagement for the Federation.

Paul Mitchell, operations director at the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), outlines how the current climate of uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry. Construction is the engine room of the Scottish economy, contributing 7.4% of total output whilst directly employing 190,00

The head of a Highland building firm has been recognised for excellence by his peers in the construction industry. Thom Macleod, managing director of Compass Building & Construction Services and Orbis Services Limited, was presented with the Industry Excellence Award at the Highland Construction

Two Scottish Building Federation (SBF) members, both are based in Orkney, have been recognised at the annual Construction Awards of Excellence held in Birmingham.

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week with a timely look at a topical situation, reinforcing its long-standing impact on the construction industry over its 130-year history.

The Scottish Building Federation is commemorating 130 years at the heart of Scotland's construction sector with a dynamic line-up of events. From essential legislative briefings and advanced technology workshops to a special golf tournament and a celebratory President's Lunch, the Federation's anniv

Members of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) have voted in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Levy proposals for 2026-29, as part of this year’s consensus process. The SBF is one of 14 prescribed organisations across the UK consulted by CITB on its Levy proposals, w

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has appointed Ross Mathie as its new technical and commercial manager. He will take over the role from Ian Honeyman, who will shortly retire after making a considerable contribution to the work of the federation throughout his career.

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

Inverness industry champion Billy Sweeney was recognised for excellence at a construction industry dinner held in Inverness last month.

Glasgow-based building contractor Fourply is buzzing with excitement following its success in recent national industry awards. Its innovative 'The Apprentice & The Bee' programme lifted the Training Initiative title at the Construction Awards of Excellence 2024 held recently in Nottingham.

Members of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) gathered in Glasgow on Friday 1 November to hear minister for business Richard Lochhead address the construction industry’s concerns about the challenges they are facing. The event came in the wake of a public statement by SBF president, Euan C

Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges. Within the Scottish construction industry, we are growing increasingly concerned about the constrictions facing the sector.

Two of the UK’s leading and longest-running construction trade associations have today announced that they plan to become ‘one organisation’ in the future.