A Japanese architect, who has spent almost 20 years making a distinctive four-storey tower, thinks his slow approach to construction can be an example to the world. "It used to be that there weren't enough things in the world, but now there are too many," 59-year-old Keisuke Oka told AFP inside the
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Peebles Community Trust is to take ownership of the iconic C-listed Old Station Building following the approval of an asset transfer request by Scottish Borders Council. The Trust will aim to raise funds which will be used for the restoration of the historic building, the last surviving building of
Four of Scotland’s civil engineers have been recognised for their excellent work in various fields at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland Awards ceremony. The ceremony took place as part of the prestigious ICE Scotland Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch Annual dinner, hosted by
Highland councillors this week received a report on the Portree Link Road and the proposed next steps that will include the detailed design and specification for the project complete by February 2025, to allow tendering for construction to proceed. The earliest anticipated start date for constructio
Residents of a flats development in Kent have been left bemused after a new balcony was built around a lamppost. Construction began on the four-storey block of flats in Gillingham, in 2022 and developers have recently added balconies to the homes.
Fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions firm James Hardie has recruited two new sales managers to enhance its operations and strengthen its footprint in Scotland. This strategic move demonstrates James Hardie's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering exceptional service t
Work is set to begin on a project that will transform a permanent Gypsy/Traveller site near Perth. The £6.5 million project will replace all of the chalets at the Double Dykes site at Ruthvenfield with brand-new energy-efficient accommodation for residents. Major improvement works will also be
The average house price in Scotland reached £198,000 in September 2024, a 5.7% increase compared to September 2023, according to provisional figures from Registers of Scotland. Comparing with the previous month, house prices in Scotland decreased by 0.9% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, whi
Pacific Building have been awarded the ultimate Platinum Award by The 5% Club. The honour comes on top of two previous Gold Awards and recognises the company’s significant contribution to the continued development of all their employees through “earn and learn” schemes such as appr
A global alliance of green building organisations has launched a groundbreaking sustainable finance call to action aimed at bringing the vast majority of buildings up to modern sustainability standards. The report, 'Building Transition: How to Scale and Finance an Inclusive Transition for the Built
Clark Contracts has been awarded gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. The award recognises the company’s significant contribution to the continued development of all employees through “earn & learn” schemes such as Apprenticeships, G
Plans to bypass the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75 have taken a step forward with the appointment of technical advisors to explore potential options. Subject to the completion of a 10-day standstill period, Jacobs UK Ltd will take the initial design and assessment work forward. Th
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has signalled the death of the plant hire industry in Scotland following the measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Autumn Budget. The trade association points out that the vast majority, 85% of its 350 members, are private independe
The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved the rural Housing Supplementary Guidance which will now be used to inform all planning advice and decisions. The guidance aims to establish a positive, clear and consistent basis for considering and determining rural hou
Affordable housing could be delivered on the site of the former Drummond Arms Hotel in Crieff if Perth & Kinross Council takes ownership of the building, it has been revealed. Perth & Kinross Council’s Finance and Resources Committee is set to consider a proposal to transfer the buildi

