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Architects have unveiled proposals to create a self-sufficient group of floating modular pyramids for people seeking a ‘new offshore living experience’. Waya is a conceptual project from Lazzarini Design that is currently crowdfunding its first prototypes by offering investors citizenship of Way

Image reproduced courtesy of Transport Scotland The Queensferry Crossing, a new hospital and major motorway improvements are among £3 billion worth of infrastructure projects completed in Scotland last year, a government progress report has revealed.

The Scottish Government has announced a £35 million increase in funding available for councils to build affordable homes, bringing the total amount for this year to £568m. The funding will be split between the 32 councils and will be increased over the next two financial years to reach £591m in 2

Finance director Ian Murdoch (left) and chief executive Chris Endsor Scottish housebuilder Miller Homes has underlined its commitment to capitalise on strong demand for family homes in areas such as Glasgow and Edinburgh after posting strong annual results.

An inquiry report on construction failings at the DG One leisure centre in Dumfries has highlighted more than 90 defects at the project. The flagship facility opened in 2008 but was forced to shut permanently six years later for repair work which will cost more than the original construction. Since

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(from left) Springfield Properties CEO Innes Smith and executive chairman Sandy Adam with Dawn Homes chairman Alan Macdonald and MD Martin Egan Springfield Properties has completed the acquisition of Glasgow-based housebuilder Dawn Homes for a consideration of up to £20.1 million.

A new research report has highlighted the benefits, implications, and losses for public authorities and communities by extending permitted development rights. Published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Extending Permitted Development Rights (PDR) in England looks at the implic

Scottish construction firms enjoyed strong growth in the first three months of this year despite record numbers of builders reporting rising material prices, according to a new report. The latest results from the quarterly State of Trade Survey by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) revealed tha

Output in the UK construction sector showed an “underwhelming” recovery following the weather-related disruptions seen during March. Housing continued to drive the construction activity recovery in April but underlying demand across the construction sector remained subdued, with total new work r

Ogilvie Construction has started site operations on an £18.2 million development to create Stirling’s first purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) building for Maven Capital Partners. The high quality 207-bed facility at Forthside will provide a range of accommodation and sizes and is to comp

Funding of £54.5 million to help tackle fuel poverty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Speaking at the All Energy conference in Glasgow, the First Minister launched the Route Map to an Energy Efficient Scotland, which outlines action to ensure

Naeem Hussain © Malcolm Cochrane Photography Architect and engineer Naeem Hussain has been awarded with Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).

Richard Harral The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) has announced the appointment of Richard Harral as technical director.

Kevin Stewart MSP, minister for local government and housing (front right) and Freya Lees, Kingdom Housing Association chair (front centre), join trainees and apprentices from Kingdom Housing Association and Campion Homes at the Pitscottie Road development in Cupar An independent report into the eco