Over the weekend, work to assess the condition of the Mackintosh Building continued with further drone footage of the building collected by the school’s engineers David Narro Associates and contractors Reigart.

Preparation work for the managed dismantling of the elements of the building that have been deemed dangerous got underway yesterday.

The main crane has been relocated to the corner of Sauchiehall Street and Dalhousie Street and a second crane is expected to arrive on site today.

A spokeswoman for the art school said: “The Glasgow School of Art’s expert structural engineers, David Narro Associates, and contractor, Reigart, have prepared the methodology for the work which needs to be undertaken on the Mackintosh Building.

“This has been shared with Glasgow City Council building control and Historic Environment Scotland.

“Over the weekend work to assess the condition of the Mackintosh Building continued with further drone footage collected. Meanwhile, preparation work for the managed dismantling of the elements of the building that have been deemed dangerous got under way, on schedule, (yesterday).”

The spokeswoman added: “The main crane has been relocated to the corner of Sauchiehall Street and Dalhousie Street, and a second crane is expected to join it (today).

“The work to begin dismantling the south façade will start as soon as possible following approval of the methodology by Glasgow City Council building control.

“The cordon for the whole site, which includes the O2 ABC and Jumpin’ Jaks, remains under the control of Glasgow City Council.”

The fire on 15 June was the second to hit the grade A-listed building, which was undergoing a multi-million pound restoration, following a smaller blaze in May 2014.