Infrastructure & Capital Projects

The Scottish Budget 2026–27 sets out significant investment and procurement opportunities for construction and infrastructure. The Scottish Budget on 13 January was accompanied by a multi-year Scottish Spending Review and Infrastructure Delivery Pipeline. We outline the key points in our article below.

The UK Government has taken another major step toward strengthening building safety with the publication of a comprehensive White Paper proposing wide-ranging reforms to the regulation of construction products. MFMac considers the proposed reforms which could apply to Scotland.

 

The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill has been heralded as a ground-breaking move for local economies. The Bill reflects the Scottish Government’s wider ambition to reduce inequality and empower local communities, and builds on initiatives such as Community Empowerment, Community Asset Transfer, Fair Work and Sustainable Procurement.

The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 will come into force on 6 April 2026, further developing the building standards and fire safety regime in Scotland. There are notable implications for relevant buildings in our built environment, specifically hotels, hostels, and other similar forms of accommodation.

 

Scotland’s energy transition is rich in ambition, but delivery is fast becoming the real test. That was the message from a recent E-Fwd Energy Transition event at Holyrood, which brought together policymakers and industry leaders to confront the barriers standing between strategy and execution as we approach 2030. The event underscored that 2026 could be a decisive year for turning ambition into action.

This case serves as a clear reminder that unreasonable delays in issuing dangerous building notices can result in judicial scrutiny and financial consequences.