An archipelago of floating solar islands is coming to the Netherlands, and it’s said to be the largest of its kind in the world. As reported by The Guardian, the 15 islands will be made up of 73,500 solar panels that will track the sun. The archipelago will be placed in the Andijk reservoir in
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A developer converting a former school in East Dunbartonshire into apartments is urging the public to take note and help reunite a violin with its rightful owner. James Moles, technical manager, Scotland with Colin Jack, regional director, Scotland and Laureen Watt, sales manager, Scotland
England’s housing minister Esther McVey has been ridiculed after she appeared to discover that 3D architecture designed on computers was a "new way" to design buildings. Speaking at the Conservative party conference in Manchester yesterday, McVey seemed to suggest that architects are moving in
Scientists have used the latest robotics technology to develop fully autonomous robots that are able to inspect damaged wind farms.
A London mansion set to be sold at £210 million is due to break Britain's house price record.
And finally… Full-scale replica of architect Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House to be sold at auction
A nearly exact, partially furnished, demountable replica of the Walker Guest House will be sold in situ in Palm Springs, California. The Sarasota Architectural Foundation (SAF) commissioned this example of Paul Rudolph's Walker Guest House (also known as ‘Cannonball House’) in response t
Archaeologists have carefully recreated images of a figure on a Pictish stone, discovered during the construction of a road in 2017, with the details uncovered offering new insights into Scotland's warrior past.
And finally… Documentary to showcase community’s vision to build world-class St Kilda visitor centre
A new BBC ALBA documentary tells the inspirational story of a community’s vision to build a world-class visitor centre to celebrate the history of St Kilda.
A new Loughborough University report exploring LGBT experiences in the construction industry has revealed that LGBT women say gender is a bigger barrier than sexuality when it comes to moving up the job ladder.
Historic Environment Scotland has repurposed technology at its national conservation centre, the Engine Shed in Stirling, to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) visors for NHS staff battling COVID-19 across Scotland.
A homeowner in China has filed a complaint after discovering some unusual building materials in his bedroom walls while renovating
Human remains, potentially dating back 200 years, have been uncovered during major repair and refurbishment works by Scottish Borders Council on the ramparts wall adjacent to Jedburgh Abbey.
Scientists are using cutting-edge technology along Britain’s 20,000-mile rail network, as part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management.
Works underway for the initial stage of transforming Inverness Castle to create a gateway for Highland tourism have uncovered hidden features and revealed new information about the history of the building.
There are, of course, many different trades involved within the construction industry, from surveyors to bricklayers to roofers. But what about those who give the important finishing touches to a new development – the construction painter, or painter and decorator. This got us thinking. How lo


