Scottish Building Federation

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have announced their support for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) scheme aimed at rapidly resolving contractual disputes through collaborative working and early intervention.  The onset of the

A collective group of construction trade bodies led by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to highlight continued concerns around the Treasury’s policy to cut the rebate on red diesel for construction plant machinery.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has signalled a return to construction work on sites in Scotland as industry moves to the next phase of its restart plan.

The first tentative steps to get the construction sector in Scotland back to work have been widely supported by the industry but also met with calls for much-needed clarity of exactly what a phased return entails.

The collaborative organisation fighting to save the construction industry has urged the Scottish Government to adopt a five-point plan to assist contractors through the worst of the COVID-19 crisis. In a letter to Kevin Stewart MSP, minister for local government, housing and planning, the Constructi

More than three-quarters of Scotland construction sector has reported a cease to all cash flow stop while 95% have furloughed at least 80% of their staff, a new survey has revealed.

The Scottish Government has made clear that work on construction sites should stop immediately unless it is supporting crucial work during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Scottish Government has issued more guidance on what construction work is considered to be ‘critical’ at the moment but a leading trade body has warned of a two-tiered system due to a disparity of advice across the UK. In recent days, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon advised that const

A group of respected construction industry bodies has issued a joint call for a number of simple actions which it claims the Scottish Government could introduce immediately to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus.

The construction and demolition industries showed their support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week yesterday by raising awareness of career opportunities at a school careers event in Glasgow. 

Trade bodies from across the construction sector have been reacting to the Conservatives winning an overall majority after yesterday’s UK General Election.

Perthshire-based contractor Hadden Group hosted a Construction Industry Insight Day for pupils at Crieff High School.

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has welcomed “encouraging” planning decision improvements but has bemoaned the amount of time taken on many applications.

Overall performance of the Scottish construction industry deteriorated during the first quarter of 2019, recording an annual decline of more than £1 billion, according to new data.

The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) announcement of a major boost in funding to help employers take on construction apprentices has been welcomed by the Scottish Building Federation. The trade body said the increase in attendance grants to £2,500 per year will help employer