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St Cecilias Concert Hall - Page/Park Architects - © Jim Stephenson The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) named 12 projects representing the very best of current Scottish architecture as winners of its 2018 Awards at a dinner in Glasgow this week.

A fire suppression system at the Glasgow School of Art was only weeks away from being activated when fire tore through the Mackintosh Building earlier this month, according to a trade body. The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association said huge pumps needed for the water mist system had arrived

A major regeneration project that will deliver over 900,000 square feet of Grade A office space and over 300 new homes has moved forward after Glasgow City Council approved the disposal of three plots at a site in Tradeston. Councillors agreed to sell the plots close to the Tradeston pedestrian/cycl

The decision by Network Rail to mandate 28-day payments to its supply chain and the introduction of Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) have been welcomed by the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group (SEC Group). The trade body said it was “encouraging” to see Network Rail take the next steps in

A witness who gave evidence to the Edinburgh tram inquiry has said his testimony cannot be relied upon – because he was jet-lagged. Lawyer Andrew Fitchie said last October that Edinburgh City Council was not made fully aware of the risks of the scheme by TIE, the firm that was established to manag

Image: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service The next phase of detailed work on assessing the condition of the fire-hit Mackintosh Building is to commence this week.

Derek Shewan and Fiona Robertson with Perth Grammar pupils Robertson Group celebrated the launch of its latest education partnership with Perth Grammar at the school’s prize giving ceremony this week.

The Financial Conduct Authority has ended its investigation into Deloitte’s auditing work at facilities services contractor Mitie Group. The watchdog launched an investigation in August last year over the timing and content of two profit warnings issued by the company in 2016 and how financial inf

The English division of Mactaggart & Mickel Group is progressing its expansion plans with the acquisition of two new development sites in Oxfordshire. Mactaggart & Mickel Homes England has secured sites in the historic villages of Marcham (near Abingdon), and East Hagbourne (near Didcot).

Cairn Housing Association has secured a £50 million private placement deal with a US-based insurance company to support its enhanced development programme. The funding from the private placement will enable the building of 400 new affordable homes over five years and significant investment to Cairn

Construction materials firm Breedon Group has completed its planned asset swap with Tarmac following clearance from the the Competition & Markets Authority. The deal has seen Breedon acquire three quarries near Inverness, Penrith and Wrexham from Tarmac together with a quarry and asphalt plant n

John Scott An inquiry has been launched into proposed new regulations that aim to reduce the secrecy surrounding who owns what in Scotland.

Glasgow Harbour could be transformed into a shopping outlet and leisure space under new £100 million plans submitted to the city council. Peel Lifestyle Outlets has lodged an Approval of Matters Specified in Condition planning application for a “transformational” 350,000 sq ft mixed-use develop

Eleven cities in Russia have experienced a massive boom in construction ahead of the World Cup thanks to the decision to invest in steel-based infrastructure, according to World Steel. An information video released by the non-for-profit organisation, which represents some of the biggest names in ste

The first contract for phase one of Aberdeen Football Club’s £50 million new stadium and training hub has been awarded with other contracts now out to tender to build the first phase of the development. Yesterday the club celebrated breaking ground on phase one of its ambitious plans for