Scottish Building Federation

19/12/2025

The team at SBF would like to wish all of our Members, supporters and stakeholders a very Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

The Scottish Building Federation will close for the Christmas holidays at 4:00pm on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on the morning of Monday 5 January 2026 at 8:30am.

We have greatly appreciated your support throughout the year and we look forward to a busy and rewarding 2026 for the Scottish construction industry.

May your Christmas season be filled with peace and joy! 🎅 🎄 ❄️

19/12/2025

The Scottish Building Federation has appointed Paul Mitchell MCIPD as the new managing director.

Read more here: https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/paul-mitchell-steps-up-to-managing-director-at-scottish-building-federation

12/12/2025

📰 Paul Mitchell, our Operations Director, outlines how ongoing uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry, highlighting the challenges facing businesses, investment, and long-term planning across the sector.

Read the full article on Scottish Construction Now:

Paul Mitchell, operations director at the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), outlines how the current climate of uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry. Construction is the engine room of the Scottish economy, contributing 7.4% of total output whilst directly employing 190,00

19/03/2025

As the National Minimum Wage rises, there are growing concerns about the impact on craft apprenticeships. SBF director Billy Kirkwood highlights the challenges ahead for employers and the future workforce.

Read more in the article below. ⬇️

Billy Kirkwood Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the effect on ...

19/03/2025

With the National Minimum Wage increase approaching, our director Billy Kirkwood shares his concerns about the potential impact on craft apprentices.

Read more in the article below. ⬇

Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices. Earlier this month we celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), a chance to appreciate the fresh new talent joining the workplac

11/03/2025

New SBATC apprentice rates of pay, which take account of the incoming changes to the National Living/Minimum Wage rates, will be effective from Tuesday 1 April 2025.

The full pdf can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/eWG5RqwV

21/02/2025

We had a great day exhibiting and networking at Build North Expo today, meeting contractors, suppliers and partners.

Well done to all involved in organising this event and to the speakers for some insightful presentations.

07/02/2025

SBF Members can benefit from a great discount with TradePoint over the course of this weekend.

15% off is available on everything in store and online when spending £75 or more this weekend. SBF Members who have an SBF TradePoint discount card through the federation’s ongoing partnership already get 10% off all of their purchases with TradePoint at any time and this discount will continue to apply on top of this weekend's promotion.

20/12/2024

The Team at SBF would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅

Scottish Building Federation will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 4:00pm on Friday 20th December 2024 and will reopen on the morning of Monday 6th January 2025.

We would like to thank all our Members for a great 2024 and we look forward to a positive and prosperous New Year.

08/01/2024

Our Team has returned to office!

We are excited to see what 2024 holds for the Scottish Building Federation, our Members and the construction industry!

31/12/2023

Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with joy, success, and prosperity from the Scottish Building Federation Team! 🎉✨

22/12/2023

Wishing you a joyous holiday season! 🎄

As the year comes to a close, please note that our office will be closed from December 22, 2023, and will reopen on January 8, 2024. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Scottish Building Federation! 🌟