Health board loses appeal over time‑barred cladding claims NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has lost its latest attempt to pursue multi-million‑pound damages from Multiplex, the contractor behind Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), after Scotland’s highest civil court ruled that the claims were raised too late.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has lost its latest attempt to pursue multi-million‑pound damages from Multiplex, the contractor behind Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), after Scotland’s highest civil court ruled that the claims were raised too late.

J3 Advisory expands into Scotland with new office and senior appointment Construction and real estate risk and insurance advisor J3 Advisory is continuing its UK expansion with the launch of a new Scotland office.

Construction and real estate risk and insurance advisor J3 Advisory is continuing its UK expansion with the launch of a new Scotland office.

Marion Forbes: Widening our construction talent pool is a business imperative Construction is at a crossroads and faces a significant workforce challenge, but also an opportunity to consciously widen the talent pool, argues Marion Forbes, director of performance and organisational change at AC Whyte and Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC) advisory board member.

Construction is at a crossroads and faces a significant workforce challenge, but also an opportunity to consciously widen the talent pool, argues Marion Forbes, director of performance and organisational change at AC Whyte and Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC) advisory board member.

GCU research helps shape next phase of home energy assessment plans Glasgow Caledonian University research is helping to shape the next phase of Scotland’s approach to home energy efficiency, following the publication of consultation feedback on a proposed new national assessment framework.

Glasgow Caledonian University research is helping to shape the next phase of Scotland’s approach to home energy efficiency, following the publication of consultation feedback on a proposed new national assessment framework.

New leadership appointed to Scottish Procurement Alliance committee The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed Alan Russell and Catriona Peden as chair and vice chair of its advisory committee, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that its procurement frameworks are shaped directly by the needs of the public sector.

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed Alan Russell and Catriona Peden as chair and vice chair of its advisory committee, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that its procurement frameworks are shaped directly by the needs of the public sector.

Five extension design mistakes that could cost Scottish homeowners thousands With more homeowners across Scotland choosing to extend rather than move, property experts are warning that poor design decisions can turn a dream renovation into an expensive mistake.

With more homeowners across Scotland choosing to extend rather than move, property experts are warning that poor design decisions can turn a dream renovation into an expensive mistake. #sponsored

Housing plans on show for former Irvine flats site Residents and interested parties are invited to view the final plans for 43 modern, energy efficient homes at the site of the former Fullarton flats in Irvine.

Residents and interested parties are invited to view the final plans for 43 modern, energy efficient homes at the site of the former Fullarton flats in Irvine.

FMB Scotland makes election push for dedicated construction minister As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for Construction & Infrastructure.

As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for Construction & Infrastructure.

And finally… Yanks wha hae A 200-year-old flute once owned by Robert Burns’s son has been played in the United States for the first time, as the campaign to save Ellisland Farm takes its message to the heart of New York City during Tartan Week 2026.

A 200-year-old flute once owned by Robert Burns’s son has been played in the United States for the first time, as the campaign to save Ellisland Farm takes its message to the heart of New York City during Tartan Week 2026.

Holmes Miller appoints Matt Pearson as studio lead for Leeds Glasgow-headquartered Holmes Miller has appointed Matt Pearson as studio lead for its Leeds office following a growth in demand across the north of England.

Glasgow-headquartered Holmes Miller has appointed Matt Pearson as studio lead for its Leeds office following a growth in demand across the north of England.

UK construction PMI edges up but sector remains deep in contraction The UK construction sector remained in contraction during March 2026, with the latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising marginally to 45.6 from 44.5 in February, though still below the neutral 50.0 threshold for the 15th consecutive month.

The UK construction sector remained in contraction during March 2026, with the latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising marginally to 45.6 from 44.5 in February, though still below the neutral 50.0 threshold for the 15th consecutive month.

New chapter for McGowan Environmental as directors complete buyout deal Aviemore-based environmental engineering services provider McGowan Environmental has been acquired by its own management team in a buyout that separates the business from energy engineering group BRUSH Group.

Aviemore-based environmental engineering services provider McGowan Environmental has been acquired by its own management team in a buyout that separates the business from energy engineering group BRUSH Group.

Local homebuilder donates £3,000 to West Calder Development Trust Persimmon Homes East Scotland has made a £3,000 donation to West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust through its Community Champions scheme, supporting the Trust’s ambitious Discovery Centre project.

Persimmon Homes East Scotland has made a £3,000 donation to West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust through its Community Champions scheme, supporting the Trust’s ambitious Discovery Centre project.

Homes for Scotland announces 2026 awards shortlist Building on the theme of its Homes Build Futures public campaign, sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2026 awards programme. 

Building on the theme of its Homes Build Futures public campaign, sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2026 awards programme. 

New research to reveal HAs’ roles in improving Scotland’s economic performance The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has commissioned research from the David Hume Institute and global housing expert Professor Duncan Maclennan to better understand the contribution of housing associations to Scotland’s economy.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has commissioned research from the David Hume Institute and global housing expert Professor Duncan Maclennan to better understand the contribution of housing associations to Scotland’s economy.

Residents to have their say on development plans for Dumfries site Residents in Lochside are being encouraged to have their say on regeneration plans for land previously occupied by a former high school.

Residents in Lochside are being encouraged to have their say on regeneration plans for land previously occupied by a former high school.

CCG begins new luxury care residence in South Queensferry CCG (Scotland), in partnership with Northcare (Scotland), has begun construction of a 60-bedroom, purpose-built care residence in South Queensferry, set to open in early 2027.

CCG (Scotland), in partnership with Northcare (Scotland), has begun construction of a 60-bedroom, purpose-built care residence in South Queensferry, set to open in early 2027.

West Lothian community hub to be enhanced after £1.2m grant West Lothian Council has secured £1.2 million of grant funding to expand the planned new replacement community hub for Stoneyburn.

West Lothian Council has secured £1.2 million of grant funding to expand the planned new replacement community hub for Stoneyburn.

Political parties urged to provide stronger support for apprenticeships and skills The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has called on political parties to commit to taking action to ensure Scotland meets its growing demand for skilled electricians.

The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has called on political parties to commit to taking action to ensure Scotland meets its growing demand for skilled electricians.

Knight Frank: Edinburgh office market bounces back with 39% rise in take-up Edinburgh’s office market had an ‘encouraging’ start to the year, rebounding from a subdued 2025 despite the uncertainty caused by geopolitical issues, according to new research from Knight Frank.

Edinburgh’s office market had an ‘encouraging’ start to the year, rebounding from a subdued 2025 despite the uncertainty caused by geopolitical issues, according to new research from Knight Frank.

And finally… case closed A bid to save an Edinburgh building made famous by Netflix’s Dept Q has failed after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) refused to grant it listed status, despite accepting it meets the criteria.

A bid to save an Edinburgh building made famous by Netflix’s Dept Q has failed after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) refused to grant it listed status, despite accepting it meets the criteria.

Springfield Properties employees raise over £2,000 for Feeling Blue Springfield Properties employees have raised £2,093 for Moray-based charity Feeling Blue after a year of dedicated fundraising by employees at its Elgin office.

Springfield Properties employees have raised £2,093 for Moray-based charity Feeling Blue after a year of dedicated fundraising by employees at its Elgin office.

Foundations laid on next phase of Edinburgh’s Powderhall regeneration Foundations have been laid on the next phase of Edinburgh’s Powderhall regeneration project.

Foundations have been laid on the next phase of Edinburgh’s Powderhall regeneration project.

Wallace Whittle marks five years since MBO Scottish-headquartered independent MEP and sustainability consultancy Wallace Whittle is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its return to UK ownership.

Scottish-headquartered independent MEP and sustainability consultancy Wallace Whittle is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its return to UK ownership.

Six weeks to go until The Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show returns to Glasgow With just six weeks to go until The Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show returns to SEC Glasgow on 9 and 10 May 2026, organisers are urging homeowners and industry professionals to secure their place now.

With just six weeks to go until The Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show returns to SEC Glasgow on 9 and 10 May 2026, organisers are urging homeowners and industry professionals to secure their place now. #sponsored

And finally… that escalated quickly The world’s largest-ever outdoor escalator has been unveiled in China.

The world’s largest-ever outdoor escalator has been unveiled in China.

Report: Growing focus on sustainability ‘bolsters Scotland’s construction industry’ Scotland’s construction market is expected to see workloads increase steadily over the coming years, supported by a strong pipeline of projects and a growing focus on sustainability and net zero objectives, according to a new report.

Scotland’s construction market is expected to see workloads increase steadily over the coming years, supported by a strong pipeline of projects and a growing focus on sustainability and net zero objectives, according to a new report.

Melgarve Cluster connection project secures planning consent Scottish government ministers have approved plans for 7km of overhead line transmission infrastructure in the Highlands.

Scottish government ministers have approved plans for 7km of overhead line transmission infrastructure in the Highlands.

New home completions down 13% in 2025 Scotland built 17,336 new homes in 2025, with 14,999 new builds started across the social and private sectors, according to the latest official statistics published by the Scottish Government.

Scotland built 17,336 new homes in 2025, with 14,999 new builds started across the social and private sectors, according to the latest official statistics published by the Scottish Government.

James MacKay takes on expanded role at Persimmon Homes Persimmon Homes has appointed James MacKay as regional managing director with responsibility for supporting the company’s operations in east Scotland.

Persimmon Homes has appointed James MacKay as regional managing director with responsibility for supporting the company’s operations in east Scotland.