Briefly introduces the new Building (Scotland) Act 2003, which comes into force in May 2005. The Act is divided into six parts, most of which introduce new concepts or methodologies for the governance of the use and safety of buildings. Article overviews the whole Act highlighting Part I which introduces Building Standard Assessments; Part II deals with Building Warrants and Completion Certificates; Part III concerns the issuing of Building Regulations Compliance Notices; Part IV covers defective and dangerous buildings; Part V is more general and confirms the continuance of the Building Standards Advisory Committee; and Part VI contains various schedules on the provisions of the Act. Recommends that building surveyors practising in Scotland should regularly consult the Scottish Building Standards Agency website for updated information. SBSA website available at www.sbsa.gov.uk.