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A pre-World War II water tank is to be given a new lease of life as a luxury home. Plans drawn up to convert the two-storey Catcraig Water Tank, on the outskirts of Dundonald, and make it fit for 21st century living were approved by South Ayrshire Council.
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Kevin Reid looks at why supporting communities is more than a choice for The Cruden Group. With the season of goodwill in full swing, it’s a poignant time to reflect on how important it is for businesses to embed social value at the heart of everything they do. This has certainly become a
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A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Chicago and the Chicago Park District in an attempt to block the proposed George Lucas Museum from building along the city’s lakefront. The museum has strong supporters, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel. But advocate group Friends of the Parks oppose the pl
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Alex Neil Trade body Homes for Scotland has reaffirmed its commitment to working with first minister Nicola Sturgeon to help tackle the country’s chronic undersupply of housing and applauded the appointment of Alex Neil MSP as cabinet secretary with this responsibility.
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A giant statue of Neptune sits atop an underwater dome enclosing a secret room under the lake of the Whitley Estate in England. The entire estate was drenched in opulence and extravagance.
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"Less is more" and "form follows beauty" are some of the famous architect quotes reimagined as roadside advertisements in this set of illustrations by Italian graphic designer Federico Babina. Babina’s Archiquote poster series takes 13 quotes from some of the 20th century's most prolific architect
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The V&A Museum of Design Dundee has been awarded an additional £4.5 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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Leanna Fry By Leanna Fry, site manager at BAM Construct UK Ltd
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Kengo Kuma visited Dundee today to witness the official ceremony to mark start of construction work on the £80 million V&A museum.
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Academics have called on universities in Scotland to boycott construction firms which blacklisted workers involved in trade union activity. A motion to the annual congress of the UCU Scotland union, which represents lecturers and support workers, said universities should enshrine a ban in their proc
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By Puja Bhardwaj, assistant site manager for BAM Construction Despite the lingering stereotypes of the construction industry, I urge young people to consider a career in this dynamic, creative and technologically advanced industry that shapes the world we live in. There is a vast array of different
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An exact digital 3D visualisation has brought the V&A museum in Dundee to life, years ahead of schedule. The interactive, open-world virtual reality visualisation allows users to explore the museum as it will look when fully constructed in 2018.
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Falkirk Council’s Local Government Pension Scheme Fund has awarded fund manager Hearthstone Investments £30 million to invest in social and affordable housing in Scotland. Over 300 affordable homes are expected to be delivered with the Scottish Government providing an initial investment of over Â
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Aileen McLeod Reducing energy bills and fighting fuel poverty will be at the heart of the Scottish Government’s efforts to tackle climate change as ministers announced a comprehensive new package of measures covering transport, environment and energy.
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BAM is inviting local contractors and suppliers to breakfast on 14 August, so that they can find out about opportunities to work on the prestigious V&A at Dundee Museum. The BAM team will be joined by some of the main subcontractors already working on site. “We want to meet local businesses in
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