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A 90 year old monk has dedicated the last 53 years to building a massive cathedral entirely by himself.

The new £1.4 billion Queensferry Crossing will not open until May 2017, six months later than planned, the infrastructure secretary admitted today. Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC), the consortium building the bridge, informed ministers that ongoing effects of weather on construction mean

Scottish Water is looking for firms to prequalify for two design and build projects at the Daldowie and Dalmarnock sewage treatment works near Glasgow. Each worth £55 million, the two elements may be awarded separately or together. The projects are designed to reduce the impact of discharges to the

Planning permission in principle has been granted for a 700-home development on the outskirts of Aberdeen. Initially lodged by CALA Homes (North) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) back in 2014, the joint planning application also proposes commercial space and a neighbourhood centre on the Craibs

An outline planning application for the University of Glasgow’s plans to transform the former Western Infirmary site to a cost of £1 billion have now been lodged. The University, which took over the site in April, proposes a wide number of uses including teaching and research buildings, shops, re

A new road designed to unlock developments in Gartcosh and Glenboig over the next 20 years reached a milestone this week with approval by Glasgow City Region City Deal Cabinet. North Lanarkshire Council will construct the road and two roundabouts to open up access between Glenboig, Gartcosh Business

More than £10 million of investment could see up to 150 affordable new homes built in Dundee in the next two years. A new report set to go before councillors next week sets out Dundee City Council’s housing investment priorities.

A development plan covering four council areas and the next 20 years has taken a step closer to being adopted. TAYplan's proposed strategic development plan, which covers Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Angus and the north part of Fife, has been submitted to Scottish Government ministers for approval.

Janis Vilcins' vertical distillery Architecture students at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have laid out their ideas for how the land surrounding Aberdeen’s new bypass can best be utilised.

The Cornerstone building Edinburgh Napier University acquires office space to support estate strategy

A team of experts has begun restoring the ancient tomb in Jerusalem where Christians believe Jesus was buried, in the first such works for 200 years.

Architecture firm Keppie Design is to close studios in Aberdeen, Perth and Manchester in a bid to “dramatically reduce” its costs. The practice, which posted a £528k pre-tax loss to 31 July 2015, said 25 jobs were at risk of redundancy and is currently consulting with those affected.

Transport Scotland has refused to deny claims that work on the Queensferry Crossing is months behind schedule. The team behind the £1.4 billion construction project have consistently claimed that it is on course to be completed in time to open to traffic in December as scheduled.

Henderson House Architecture firm Barton Willmore has secured planning permission in principle for up to 125 residential units on the site of the former Fire & Rescue Service College in Gullane, East Lothian, subject to the signing of a planning agreement.

Only 9 per cent of people in the construction and property sector are financially on track for the retirement they aspire to have, according to new research from Aegon UK. The figure is unchanged from April 2015 and now lagging behind the UK average of 12 per cent.