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Japanese studio Naf Architect & Design rounded one corner of a newly-built Tokyo home to broaden a footpath for pedestrians who had grown used to cutting across the empty corner plot where it now stands. Akio Nakasa of Naf Architect & Design – who also recently completed a pair of houses t

Derren McRae Aberdeen’s transition from North Sea oil town to global energy city will assist in reducing the impacts of a low oil price on the city’s commercial property market, according to a paper from property consultant CBRE.

A fashion show featuring clothes made from construction materials has taken place in the United States today. The “Studs Struts and Stilettos” show in Rochester, Minnesota is a fundraiser for the Habitat for Humanity charity.

Gordon Nelson Plans to alleviate Scotland’s housing crisis could be threatened by increasing shortages of bricks and bricklayers, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.

A notorious pair of daredevils have taken a selfie balanced on a crane atop of the world’s second tallest building. Russian-Ukrainian thrill seeker Vitaly Raskalov and his friend Vadim Makhorov said they were inspired to climb the building because of positive feedback they received after scaling S

The Chartered Institute of Building has announce the winner of its Minecraft competition. Totally_Guy, real name Guy MacDonnell ICIOB, won with 52.9 per cent of the vote for his build of the CCTV Tower. The competition was launched in association with International Construction Management Day on 9 M

An eccentric Chinese businessman has paid tribute to his favourite sci-fi TV show by building an office block resembling the Star Trek Enterprise. "Uber-Trekkie" Liu Dejian, who is China's 320th wealthiest man, commissioned the $160 million structure and even got official licensing from CBS to allow

Derek Mickel Mactaggart & Mickel Group has launched a new scholarship in conjunction with The Glasgow School of Art as it confirms its support for the acclaimed Glasgow institute.

Construction training provider Able Skills has created a new infographic highlighting how eight of the world’s most amazing structures were built. The piece features ancient structures such as the Greek Parthenon, the Roman Colosseum and Machu Picchu.

A study looking into the musical tastes and preferences of construction workers has revealed the songs most likely to be played on the building sites of Britain this summer. The study also assessed the impact of music on the productivity of workers during warmer periods.

Neal Whitaker's winning design A student at the University of Strathclyde has been honoured at the annual Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) and the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Scottish Student Awards for Architecture for his design for a sustainable brickmaking company

Anti-social late night revellers and vagrants caught short in San Francisco may be in for a shock. The Daily Mail reports the city is testing a new anti-urine repellent paint that ‘bounces back’ the urine of anyone who relieves himself over it.

Construction training provider Able Skills, which readers may remember created an infographic highlighting how eight of the world’s most amazing structures were built, has now released a photographic infographic that highlights 25 of the world's most iconic sporting stadiums. Featuring ancient str

Andy Purdon HR Services Scotland has been appointed to deliver support to hub South West Scotland and work with companies in the region to bring them up to speed with the complexities of the current employment environment.

Aecom's Kelli Dorman taking first steps across the bridge A bridge measuring 100 feet and made entirely from Meccano has set a world record for the largest Meccano Structure in the World.