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Most sectors of Scotland’s construction industry will experience growth over the next five years with 12,000 new construction workers needed to meet demand, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has forecast. According to the Construction Skills Network (CSN) report, all sectors are expe

The architects behind proposals to create a public park over the M8 in Glasgow have unveiled the first image of the potential project. Aiming to make the city centre more attractive for walkers, Glasgow City Council is about to prepare a feasibility study into the scheme, which would follow work to

The University of Edinburgh is set to harness the power of trigeneration in a new £9 million energy project which will revolutionise the way they produce heating, cooling and electricity at their Easter Bush Veterinary Campus. The system, which is being delivered by Vital Energi, will capture the w

Plans have been approved to build a luxury guest house in the grounds of the Queen Mother’s former home, the Castle of Mey in Caithness. The old granary building, situated six miles west of John o' Groats, is to be converted to accommodate 10 en suite guest rooms close to the castle.

A major new survey has given an insight into the major concerns and opportunities of architects across the industry resulting in the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Published today by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the RIBA Members Brexit Survey is the most comprehensive

Harry Smith Gillespie Macandrew’s housebuilding expert Harry Smith says now is not the time for Scotland’s housebuilders to be cautious.

'Control' by Roman Robroek A stunning photograph of Kelenfold Power Station in Budapest has been named the outright winning shot in construction’s finest photography competition.

Jim McColl Awarding body to launch new construction industry qualification

Staff at Watson Towers, the Lanarkshire based heavy engineering and steel fabrication specialists, have shown their artistic side by producing a range of steel blocks for the latest works by Angel of the North sculptor Antony Gormley. One of Gormley’s two new works, a standing figure is almost fou

Plans for purpose built student accommodation in Glasgow city centre have been submitted to the local authority. The trustees of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Iceni Projects want to demolish a former warehouse in Dunblane Street and replace it with a block of flats with 286 bedrooms.

Developers of a new £1.5m neighbourhood retail complex in Conon Bridge have confirmed building work is now complete. West Coast Estates, the Aberdeen-based property and investment firm behind the Braes of Conon Shopping, said the one-acre site, which includes Co-op Food and two retail units, will c

Dundee City Council is to discuss a proposed new layout for a planned £21 million regional sport centre after Dundee Football Club pulled out of the project. The club withdrew its interest in using the new Regional Performance Centre for Sport at the city’s Caird Park in December and is now worki

Derek Petrie As the £1 billion development of Dundee’s Waterfront area continues, Derek Petrie, a property expert at law firm Lindsays, wants to shine the spotlight on the regeneration taking place throughout the rest of the city and the wider region.

Floor membranes channel water towards floor drains A flood-resilient prototype home has been launched to show the most effective ways to protect homes against flood damage and limit disruption.

Robert Smith (left) and Fergus Leitch of the Anderson Group Major truck investment for Sam Anderson (Newhouse) Ltd following steel contract win