A scheme to convert a former North-east care home into flats has been delayed until the summer because there may be bats living in the building, the Evening Express has reported. Banff architecture firm Mantell Ritchie submitted plans to convert the former Rose Innes Home in South Street, Aberchirde
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A Chinese woman desperate to guard her property waved her soiled sanitary pad at the demolition team to stop them from bulldozing her home by force, the Daily Mail has reported. Her self-defence tactic apparently worked as the uniformed construction workers retreated from her house, as a social medi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikLjgXXAMas&feature=youtu.be Detailed 3D scans of the Forth Bridge will form the basis for interactive games promoting construction as a career for school children.
Andy Scott's bull sculpture in Uttoxeter A bull statue design has been put forward by the Kelpies creator to stand guard over Aberdeen bypass.
A man in Germany has started the New Year with quite a shock - after finding himself bricked in to his own home. The home owner in Mainhausen, Hesse, opened his front door on Monday to find someone had quietly built a brick wall in front of it during the night, police confirmed.
Our daily delve into the weird and wonderful world of construction has thrown up some bizarre, innovative and thought-provoking articles. This top ten of the most clicked by our readers throughout 2016 is no different.
Vittorio (left) and Santino Pelosi City Building’s instructors are seeing double with this year’s intake of modern apprentices, thanks to twins being amongst the talented group.
An artist's impression of the proposed canopy A huge canopy could be installed over the High Street of the rainiest town in the north.
What better way to witter away those remaining hours until Christmas than by getting caught up in a fun little arcade game released by Ogilvie Construction? Forget stressing about those last minute online purchases and help Santa deliver his presents then show off your high score to friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_3qArx1zaM A gang of railway workers has recorded a truly awful version of Away in a Manger in a bid for musical fame.
The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews has consulted experts to advise on installing a new roof which can withstand being hit by golf balls. The decision was made after they found they were spending more than £1,500 each week on replacing slates which had been damaged by stray shots.
A Perthshire village has received £638,900 in lottery funding to restore 11 World War 2 Nissen Huts. Comrie Development Trust was been awarded the Heritage Lottery Funding to convert ten of the huts into self-catering accommodation.
Roadside reflectors in Pennygown, Mull Special traffic lights for otters have been installed on a Scottish island to help them cross the road more safely.
Image courtesy of @tirnaog09 Celtic fans are planning to wear hard hats usually seen on construction sites at Ibrox on Hogmanay - to poke fun at the stadium’s roofing problems, according to The Scotsman.
A supermarket ATM machine in Fife was the target of a bizarre ram raid attempt early this morning by a thief driving a construction site dumper truck. The determined driver repeatedly crashed the stolen vehicle into a Kirkcaldy supermarket before taking off on foot empty handed, according to an eyew