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A group of scientists from the University of Kitakyushu in Japan has come up with an unusual solution to a messy problem. They’ve taken dirty nappies and used them to replace some of the sand needed to build a house with concrete.

Councillors have granted planning permission for an application to build 25 social homes in Tarbolton. The plans, which are part of a wider development, relate to a parcel of land at the Croft Street and the Westport area of the village. Behind the proposals are Hayhill Developments Ltd, of Mau

An important planning document which will help to shape future land use of Aberdeen and guide planning decisions including housing developments, leisure, and industrial zones was approved yesterday and will be formally adopted by Aberdeen City Council over the next few days. The modified Aberdeen Lo

Privately-owned homes in Irvine and Kilwinning are being made more energy efficient thanks to a scheme that installs solar panels and wall insulation. North Ayrshire Council has been allocated funding from the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficiency Scotland: Area Based Schemes (EES:ABS) progr

McDonald’s has formally submitted plans to Aberdeenshire Council for a new drive-thru in Ellon. If approved, the drive-thru would bring an estimated investment of £4 million to the town.

Justin Young has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), effective 5 July 2023. The decision was made by RICS's Governing Council to drive further strategic, cultural and operational change within the organisation. Mr Young, previousl

In a remarkable display of canine dexterity and intelligence, Leo, a two-year-old working cocker spaniel from Scotland, has secured a place in the Guinness World Records. Using his impressive mouth coordination skills, Leo managed to deposit an astounding 23 coins into a piggy bank within just 60 se

Seven wealthy Persian cats are going up for adoption less than a year after they became the largest 'benefactors' of their owner's passing. Nancy Sauer, who passed away last November at the age of 84, wanted her cats to continue living alone in her $2.5 million Florida home after she died, the Tampa

Funding has been secured to make an ancient stream flowing through the heart of Aberdeen more accessible to residents. The estimated £2.1 million Denburn Restoration project – covering approximately a 1.5 mile stretch from Maidencraig to King’s Gate in the west of the city &nd

Angus councillors have agreed to press on with plans for a new Monifieth Community Hub and Library despite an increase in estimated costs to £2.3 million. The project, led by Monifieth Community Resource Group (MCRG), first secured £250,000 in funding in late 2021 through Angus Council's

Balfour Beatty has announced a new partnership with social enterprise RENAISI to provide skilled refugees with lifelong, safe and fulfilling careers on some of the most significant and innovative construction and infrastructure schemes in the UK. The company has already offered 11 positions to refug

Two lawyers and a law firm who cited fake court cases generated by ChatGPT have been fined $5,000 (£3,900). Judge P. Kevin Castel, in Manhattan, said there was nothing "inherently improper" about using AI to help write a legal filing, but lawyers have a responsibility to ensure their accuracy.

A significant project to improve the standard of properties in Kilmarnock is underway through CCG Asset Management (AM) for Atrium Homes. Thirty-five households will benefit from component replacements including kitchens, bathrooms and other works needed to bring the properties up to the 21st Centur

Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB has been appointed president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and has called for greater collaboration across construction, education and policy makers. She has chosen collaboration as the theme for her presidential year and wants to help improve joined-up th

A puppy was rescued after getting stuck in a “tight crevice” at a construction site.