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A new playbook on the use of AI in the construction industry has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Drawn up the CIOB's digital and innovation advisory panel, the playbook, now available for free download, has been written for built environment organisations of all sizes s

Researchers believe they have devised a new method for building on the Moon without transporting construction materials from Earth. A team at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) say a method called microwave sintering could be used to create bricks from ilmenite,

Which? has called for reforms to energy performance certificates (EPCs) after an investigation which it says reveals they can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice. A dozen Which? members and homeowners across England, Wales and Scotland booked EPC assessments on their behalf during Febr

Spectrum Properties intends to submit plans seeking to knock down a derelict Calton property currently used as a community arts venue and to build flats in its place.

Plans have been submitted for a £10 million revamp of visitor facilities at Scone Palace. The estate wants to convert an unused stable block to create a new entrance and to open a restaurant with a gift shop, office space, an upgraded ticket office and additional visitor attractions.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) will be offering ten £5,000 RTPI Future Planners bursaries, up from £2,000 last year, to a selection of students who choose to enrol on an RTPI fully accredited Planning Masters in Scotland for this coming academic year. The Scottish Government ha

A Chinese city has placed timers above public lavatories at a key tourist site to ensure the “safety” of its users. Videos posted by local media show a row of cubicles, each with a timer above the door. The display indicates when a cubicle is occupied and for how long.

The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC), managed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), has agreed a 4% wage rate increase with Unite the Union for small builders. The agreement, which comes into effect from today, also includes one extra day of holiday.

An innovative pilot scheme that supports people living in shared ownership properties to carry out essential maintenance and repairs has delivered successful results, a Perth & Kinross Council report says. The Missing Shares Scheme, launched in 2021, aims to make it easier for people who live in

More green gas will soon be flowing through the UK’s gas network thanks to a pioneering partnership between SGN’s commercial arm and energy solutions provider Bohr Limited. The collaboration will establish a new approach to engineering delivery and lifecycle support for the construction

A huge, round, 4,000-year-old building has left archaeologists puzzled and threatens to disrupt a major airport project on a Greek tourist island. The structure is described as a “unique and extremely interesting find” from Crete's Minoan civilization, famous for its sumptuous palaces, f

Plans to invest in Pitlochry High School to create a new community campus and create more affordable housing in the town have been given the green light by councillors in Perth and Kinross. The proposals, made following the Pitlochry Locality Asset Review, will see £8.7m invested in the school

Members of the Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have endorsed the Final Business Case (FBC) for the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, signifying another major step forward in the development of Highland as a global centre for Green Energy and inward investment

A construction worker from the United States hit a major jackpot last month, winning an impressive $580,000 (£455,000) in the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game. The fortunate event occurred in the drawing on 30 May, making him the third of four jackpot winners for the year.

The prestigious national 2024 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were launched yesterday by the Scottish Government at a special online event. The event, attended by 80 guests, included specially recorded messages from previous SURF Award Winners; North Edinburgh Arts, Alchemy F