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International construction giant Balfour Beatty has today published its paper predicting that the construction site of 2050 will be human-free with work moved off-site, remote control of machinery and new materials and techniques exploited to improve cost, safety and efficiency.

People are being asked to have their say on design proposals for an ambitious new £75 million student centre at the University of Edinburgh.

Anne O’Keefe Scottish building firm UBC Group, which fell victim to the downturn in the construction industry more than five years ago, collapsed owing creditors £3.5 million, administrators AlixPartners have revealed.

CountesswellsSt Stewart Milne Homes has been recognised for the quality of their workmanship in creating new homes with several awards.

Lawrence Waterman More than 700 organisations and individuals have now signed an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May which challenges arbitrary deregulation of health and safety.

Freya Lees Guests on Kingdom Housing Association’s annual study tour have visited locations in Fife and Clackmannan to see progress on its recently completed, current and planned housing projects.

Fastflow Energy Services (FES) has secured three new contracts to carry out a string of improvements to the national gas network, including 15 design and build projects in Scotland.

Kevin Stewart MSP Housing Minister Kevin Stewart has announced a £10 million fund to build affordable homes across the Highlands.

JMT gives evidence at inquiry over proposed Caplich wind farm

https://youtu.be/BmzPr106E7U The latest store to be built by Apple has been designed to resemble the global technology giant’s famous MacBook laptop computer.

Bob Doris The safety of Scotland’s high rise tower blocks will be examined by a Holyrood committee following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower in London.

Artist’s impression of the new building, courtesy of Flanagan Lawrence The University of St Andrews has lodged a planning application for a £8 million state-of-the-art new home for its music centre, which will host concerts and other events.

An exciting new chapter for Scotland’s heritage sector begins today as Historic Environment Scotland unveils The Engine Shed, its pioneering £11 million national building conservation centre.

Nairn-based Gordon Timber has celebrated the opening of its new headquarters as it announced its intentions of “remaining a major player in the British sawmilling industry”.

A public consultation has been launched seeking views on revised plans for an Aberdeenshire estate next week.