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The number of unannounced inspections to construction sites in Scotland last year has more than halved compared to the previous year, according to new statistics. Figures obtained by construction union UCATT have revealed that Scotland saw a drop of 55.7 per cent in the number of proactive construct

Neil Collar, head of Brodies’ Planning Group The Scottish Government’s ongoing consultation on the future of planning in Scotland presents a ‘golden opportunity’ for the private and public sectors to work in partnership to tackle the shortage of new homes, a housebuilding conference hosted b

Scottish Water is building for the future of the water industry in Scotland and looking to recruit another 40 apprentices in 2016. The company currently employs 96 apprentices at the moment covering a multitude of diverse job roles from civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, finan

City of Glasgow College welcomes award for Architectural Excellence City of Glasgow College’s stunning new Riverside campus has scooped a top design award at this year’s Scottish Property Awards.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: PARC Craigmillar Ltd.

Clyde Gateway and BRE are launching a design competition, through a competitive PQQ and ITT process, to procure a contractor led design team to build the new flagship office for BRE Scotland. BRE Scotland is an independent, research-based, testing and training consultancy which offers expertise on t

Infrastructure secretary Keith Brown in the Shieldhall Tunnel Underground boring is set to start on a £100 million project in Glasgow to create Scotland's largest storm water tunnel.

Roberston Construction has scooped an £8.7 million contract to build a new primary school in the Highlands. Construction work on the new Portree Gaelic Primary School is to start later this year and the building is expected to open in late 2017.

©Peter Sandground The Falkirk Wheel is set for a mini revolution as a £1 million programme to revamp and develop new visitor experiences at the world’s only rotating boat lift gets underway.

The Law Society of Scotland has said the effects of an additional tax on second homes should be monitored closely to ensure that people who are simply trying to move house are not caught out by the proposed new charge. The lawyers' body intervened ahead of the stage 3 debate on the Land and Building

Representatives of Scotland’s construction industry will have a unique opportunity to pose questions to spokespeople from all of the main political parties at a special Scottish Building Federation political hustings event taking place at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow on Friday, the 18th Marc

Plans lodged for new Dundee flats Plans have been lodged to Dundee City Council to build new flats on a main road in Broughty Ferry.

The famous R W Forsyth Sphere is to be restored more than four years after it was removed from the roof of Topshop on Princes Street. The intricate item, which dates back more than a century and displays the signs of the zodiac, was removed from the A-listed building four years ago for repairs.

REHAU has produced a new version of its user friendly ‘Docs’ app which allows architects and specifiers to access product and technical information on their mobiles and tablets. The app, which is available to download from the App store simply by searching for ‘REHAU docs’, allows users to c

Peter Moran Architecture practice Keppie Design has appointed Peter Moran as its new managing director.