News New Scottish housing agency needs independent oversight to work properly, says CIOB The Scottish government must embed policy learning and evaluation in the new agency to ensure it’s working.
News ‘Tunnels in eight years’: Shetland council votes to pursue fixed links Councillors voted to pursue the idea of a tunnel between Yell and Unst, approving up to £200,000 to progress the project.
Digital Construction Scotland wants a connected digital estate after £7.5bn of BIM success With BIM adopted on £7.5bn of projects, Scottish Futures Trust and Okana have set out a plan for Scotland to develop a connected digital estate, making the most of the whole-life value of information management.
News Shetlanders mull ditching ferries for subsea tunnels between islands Study concludes that tunnels are both “buildable and investable”.
News Balfour Beatty secures £83m school contract in Scotland The contractor has been awarded an £83 million contract by Hub North Scotland to construct its new Forres Academy school in Moray, Scotland, on behalf of Moray Council.
People Scottish consortium calls for cabinet-level construction minister A construction skills coalition says a dedicated MSP can help Scotland hit its housing targets.
People Falkirk Council expands trade apprenticeships scheme Falkirk Council and local employers are highlighting the importance of apprenticeship roles ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March).
News Industry bodies unveil construction manifestos for Wales and Scotland The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru have published manifestos that outline key priorities for devolved governments.
Video Video | Network Rail celebrates bridge installation A £5.9 million railway bridge has been driven into position by Network Rail engineers at a site in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
News In pictures | The best images from December A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.
People Calls for ‘greater transparency’ in Scottish apprenticeship system Two of Scotland’s skills bodies have given an “in principle” welcome to government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and run
People Suicide prevention training launched for Scottish construction workers Bespoke training and resource programme will be available to individuals and companies across Scotland
People Graham joins the Buy Social Pledge Contractor has committed to purchasing goods and services that help to support positive social change in Scotland
People Glasgow schools programme launched to bolster green skills Construction Aware has been co-created with input from both the education and business communities in Scotland
People Balfour Beatty signs Buy Social Pledge to aid Scottish communities Social value initiative in Scotland aims to deliver inclusive economic growth
People Scottish contractor welcomes new apprentices Four-year apprenticeship programme offers both practical experience and lecture-based learning
News Building Safety Levy proposed for Scotland The Scottish government has secured powers from Westminster to introduce a tax to fix unsafe cladding in the country.
People Plumbing and heating apprenticeship review to boost Scotland’s low carbon skills Insight from employers and apprentices is helping to shape Scotland’s apprenticeship framework
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