The Scottish Building Federation has announced a significant restructuring of its membership subscription rates.
Scottish Building Federation Annual General Meeting 2026
The SBF AGM was held on the afternoon of Thursday 21 May 2026 in The Trades Hall of Glasgow.
5th Edition of SBF’s ‘Building and Construction Scotland’ Magazine Published
The 5th edition of the Scottish Building Federation’s ‘Building and Construction Scotland’ magazine has been published and should now have landed through letterboxes.
Orcadian Firms Celebrate Wins at National Construction Awards
Two Scottish Building Federation Members have been recognised at the annual Construction Awards of Excellence held in Birmingham – and both are based in Orkney.
Alfred Flett Ltd was named the Best Building Contractor of the Year, and Casey Construction Ltd’s Paul Hewison lifted the Outstanding Tradesperson Award.
Jack Smith Wins SBF Annual Golf Outing 2025 in Carnoustie
The Scottish Building Federation’s annual golf outing was held on Thursday 4 September 2025 on the Burnside course in Carnoustie with 40 players competing for the SBF Past Presidents golf quaich on a beautiful late summer’s day.
Construction’s apprenticeship concerns: rising costs threaten skills pipeline
Ahead of the increase in the National Minium Wage, Scottish Building Federation Director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the effect on craft apprentices. Earlier this month we celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), a chance to appreciate the fresh new…
The bee’s knees: Fourply training programme lifts national award
Glasgow-based building contractor Fourply Ltd 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 in Nottingham on…
Business Minister Attends the Scottish Building Federation President’s Lunch After Call for Collaboration
Scottish Government listening to construction industry concerns Members of the Scottish Building Federation 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…
SBF President Euan Clark Warns that the Construction Industry in Scotland is Facing a Daunting Combination of Challenges
Concerns are growing within the Scottish construction industry in relation to the constrictions that the sector is confronting. Recent discussions with our Directors and Members have highlighted a dramatic reduction in tender opportunities alongside continued challenges in new project commencements. Contractors…
Emily Carr Recognised as ‘Scotland’s Local Hero’ at Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2024
Kier Construction’s Design Manager Emily Carr has been crowned as Scotland’s Local Hero at the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2024, with the Scottish Building Federation sponsoring the category. The prestigious awards ceremony was held on the evening…