The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed substantial sanctions on two former group finance directors of Carillion plc, drawing to a close one of the most far-reaching regulatory investigations into a UK corporate failure in recent memory.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) have joined forces to create a new suicide prevention training programme tailored to the Scottish construction industry.

Steven Hendry, senior director at CBRE, shares why Clyde Gateway Innovation is emerging as one of Scotland’s most credible investment propositions.

Liam McKay, an associate in Anderson Strathern’s contentious construction team, dissects the recent Court of Session decision in Ogilvie Construction Ltd v MR Re Glasgow Ltd and its implications for the construction industry.

Scottish Water has confirmed the partner companies which will work with it to transform the country’s water and waste water infrastructure in the publicly-owned utility’s biggest programme of investment ever.

The Electric Heating Company (EHC) has joined forces with the Gas Certification Company (GCC) to help spark the next generation of energy professionals.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including silicosis, a deadly-but-preventable lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust released during stone cutting.

Figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC) show 2,138 new homes were registered to be built in Scotland during the first quarter of the year, down 5% on Q1 2025 (2,255).

Housebuilder Cruden has developed a new schools initiative in East Lothian, aimed at tackling the construction skills shortage, with pupils at Knox Academy taking part in hands-on sessions designed to bring careers in the industry to life.

By backing a 544-bed hostel and then denying its support, the heritage body has let down the very communities it exists to protect, writes Philip Flockhart.

Long‑anticipated proposals for around 300 new homes in Forfar have moved a step closer, with Muir Homes and Scotia Homes lodging a joint proposal of application notice (PAN) for the Westfield site.

A major section of the B‑listed City Park complex in Dennistoun could be transformed into almost 130 new homes under fresh proposals from Turnberry Property Developments.

Newmark has appointed Paul Broad to lead its National Offices team in Glasgow.

Falkirk-based engineering firm Jenkins Fabrications has relocated to a new location at Bankside Industrial Estate which has doubled the size of its fabricating operation and created a bespoke, modern environment for its workforce.

INCH Architecture has launched Scotland’s first dedicated care interiors business, INCH Interiors, that will focus on the UK care sector, with a mission to provide enabling environments for older people, as the demand for services and the UK’s ageing population continues to grow.

The team at Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) have once again shown its commitment to giving back by raising £2,800 for the Beatson Cancer Charity through a combination of its hugely popular annual quiz night and March March Steps Challenge.

Dentons has appointed Gordon Anderson as a construction partner in its projects practice in Glasgow.

Three residents of a condominium complex in downtown Denver are suing a gym they claim has made their homes unliveable because of groaning weightlifters.

Headon has started construction on the next phase of development at Braeburn, St Andrews West.

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is primed for further growth after completing an e-commerce overhaul across the group.

The UK construction sector endured its weakest month in five months in April as output, new orders and staffing levels all declined sharply amid renewed cost inflation and deepening geopolitical uncertainty.

Overall construction activity in Scotland remained relatively subdued through the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, but housebuilding activity appears to have risen.

Balfour Beatty has entered 2026 in robust shape, with the contractor reporting strong trading, a resilient order book and a surge of major wins across its core UK, US and Asian markets.

The Springfield Group has sponsored promising young golfer Fraser Brown, supporting the Highland-based athlete as he continues to develop his competitive career.

Trust Housing Association has appointed Craig Vesey as its new head of development and sustainability, with the appointment taking effect from 11 May.

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is hoping for a double success next month after being nominated in two categories at the inaugural Scottish Business of the Year Awards run by TheBusinessDesk.com.

NASC has officially opened entries for the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards, celebrating the very best people, projects and products across the industry.

East Lothian Council’s planning committee has voted to object to the repowering of Crystal Rig windfarm due to insufficient information.

Maven Capital Partners has completed the final sale from its Paradigm Portfolio, following the disposal of four properties at Nova Technology Park, north of Glasgow city centre, delivering a total return of 2.5x and IRR of 18% p.a. for investors.

The City of Edinburgh Council and its housing association partners have completed almost 1,500 new affordable homes in the last financial year, the most completions delivered in a single year since the Affordable Housing Supply Programme began.

A new bus gate will soon come into force to support public transport as the transformation of George Square moves into its next phase.

BAM UK & Ireland has been announced as the official sponsor for this year’s Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival.

Glasgow’s major roads investment programme is set to step up following the award of contracts for road resurfacing worth up to £30 million in total.

A disciplined execution of its strategy has paid dividends for Tilbury Douglas, which today reported an improved trading performance in its 2025 group accounts.

Renfrewshire Council has received plans to build eight new flats in Paisley town centre. 

Angus Council is planning to invest £43 million in its housing stock, which will include work to bring 1,000 empty homes back into use.

Scottish Construction Summit programme co-ordinator Paul McDevitt has used his appearance on a podcast to ask whether construction’s business model is actually working.

Clark Contracts held a World Cup-themed fundraising event in support of its nominated company charity SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) last week, raising £1,000.

Sanctuary Scotland has started construction on 55 new affordable homes at the Edmonstone masterplan development in south-east Edinburgh.

The impact of extreme temperatures on public health, housing quality and the economy is under investigation in new research led at the University of Strathclyde.

Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed it will press ahead with plans for a new 2–18 learning campus in Tobermory, after the Court of Session ruled in its favour earlier this year and cleared the way for work to resume.

With a week left until the Scottish Parliament election, the country’s largest construction trade body, SELECT, has welcomed the candidates’ focus on apprenticeships – but also says it is “deeply disappointed” that regulation of the electrical sector is not on any agenda.

Workman has made 57 promotions across the business, including seven new partners, one of whom will lead the Scotland building consultancy team.

Campion Homes is celebrating a major milestone after securing an impressive nine shortlistings at this year’s Scottish Home Awards, marking a standout year for the business.

CIH Scotland has urged ministers to take a “clear, proportionate and implementable” approach to new incentives and penalties aimed at accelerating homebuilding, warning that fiscal levers alone will not resolve the systemic barriers slowing delivery across the country.

SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for infrastructure and associated works relating to a new underground electricity transmission cable project between Kinardochy and Errochty substations in Perthshire.

Funding to restore one of Edinburgh’s historic Tollcross Clock was approved yesterday, with works set to begin as early as May.

Taylor Wimpey has cautioned that rising energy prices and supply‑chain surcharges are set to push build cost inflation higher this year, adding fresh pressure to a housing market already grappling with stretched affordability and subdued buyer confidence.

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.

Commercial property practice Ryden has continued the strategic growth of its building consultancy and project management division with the appointment of Roddy Morrison as Partner, further strengthening one of the firm’s key service lines.