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A conceptual project saw architecture students explore how Dundee Airport might be expanded in future From airports to urban farms, ferry terminals to tower blocks, performance art to ‘prole’ tourism, exhibitors at this year’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Architecture

UK contractors have been urged to face up to the “significant human rights risks” in their supply chains after the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) found that both British and foreign workers are at risk of exploitation despite recent legislation. Criticising the industry’s “slow respo

Drum Property Group has unveiled plans to deliver a new music venue at Stead’s Place in Edinburgh as part of redesigned proposals for the area. Following extensive consultation with the local community, plans now include a row of independent retail, restaurant and entertainment units facing di

Robertson has completed work on a £4.95m community facility in the Auchinairn area of East Dunbartonshire. Built on the site of the former Auchinairn Primary School, the new community space will provide a range of facilities including a nursery, community hall, cafe, meeting rooms and play area.

Glenn Allison Scottish housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes has secured £11.5 million on funding to allow the delivery of almost 500 new homes in North West England.

Gerard Boyce (left) and Thomas Peoples from ASG Tunnelling & Civil Engineering Services Two tunnellers have helped Scottish Water progress a major new sewer beneath Edinburgh by hand-digging 90 tonnes of debris.

A further 129 former Carillion staff have secured ongoing employment by transferring to new suppliers, the Official Receiver has confirmed. The announcement brings the number of jobs saved to 11,618 since the company’s collapse in January.

The Scottish Parliament has given majority backing to bring forward energy efficiency targets by a decade. Following the publication of the Energy Efficient Scotland Route Map earlier this month, which details plans for making all buildings warmer and greener, the Scottish Government moved that targ

The whole team who took part on the day CGC skydiver brings windfall for Celtic charity

A report looking at the role that technology will play in the construction industry in the future, has revealed that 3D printed walls, drones and a roof made from recycled plastic bottles from the ocean will all be possible by 2025, thanks to advancements in technology. The report, written by renown

Aberdeenshire developer and building contractor Tor Ecosse has gone into administration with numerous outstanding debts. The Inverurie-based firm ceased trading with immediate effect on May 4 and all 11 employees have been made redundant.

The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre at Polmadie The UK financial markets watchdog has opened an investigation into Interserve regarding market disclosures connected to the outsourcing and construction company’s energy from waste business.

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has secured a £70 million Private Placement deal with Canada Life to support the delivery of 700 new homes across Lanarkshire for social rent. CVHA has an outstanding track record in working with its partner local authorities and developers, delivering sustai

Stuart Fyvie International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Stuart Fyvie as director in the building & project consultancy team in Aberdeen.

Tony Woods Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is building on the success of the NH1 Offsite Construction framework by hosting pre-tender engagement seminars across Scotland to discuss its renewal.