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The largest rooftop urban farm in the world has opened in Paris, complete with a terrace bar and restaurant. Situated on the 14,000 sq m roof of the French capital’s exhibition centre Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Nature Urbaine currently offers spaces to those who want to cultivate their ow

Cruden Group’s Kevin Reid outlines likely changes to the ways that we will build and what we will build now as a result of the pandemic. As the construction industry begins its journey through the restart plan, we consider how lockdown has afforded us the opportunity to rebuild the future of t

Construction apprenticeships are needed to turbocharge economic recovery, according to new research published by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

ESPC has noted the highest number of viewing requests seen in a single day so far in 2020 after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed on June 18 that the restrictions on house moves would be relaxed on June 29.

CALA Homes (East) has become the first housebuilder in Scotland to offer buyers a personal virtual guided tour of its showhomes.

Scottish Water’s commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons has announced a new partnership with water technology firm Xylem Water Solutions that will help developers improve efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. (from left) John Flannigan – project manager – Xylem; Andr

The Scottish Government needs to encourage investment in Later Living and, in turn, provide a boost for the construction industry, says residential property specialist Rodney Whyte.  A significant realignment in practically every part of our society is inevitable as we get to grips with life as

Alan Lusty, founder and CEO of multi-disciplinary engineering business, adi Group, has said his industry must develop a laser sharp focus on inspiring a generation of female engineers, if it is to secure a sustainable workforce. As his company marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23r

A Scottish regional regeneration partnership could provide a potential model for global economic recovery, according to a global think tank and strategic advisory firm.

Lecturers in Computer Aided Design (CAD) at New College Lanarkshire have continued to provide training to industry during lockdown having transitioned to online delivery for employees of Keppie Design and Babcock International Group.

Construction firm The JR Group has joined forces with 121 Coaching in a bid to keep lower league professional footballers healthy in body and mind during the pandemic restrictions. As Scottish football continues crisis talks on the future of the leagues, young players in lower league teams continue

Inverness is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation with work now well underway to build a future-proof full fibre network to reach almost every home and business in the city thanks to CityFibre.

Scottish Water is leaping into action in Stirlingshire this summer with a £100,000 project to help improve the water environment for fish at Loch Venachar Reservoir.

An empty office building in London is being lit up by people screaming into a Zoom video call thanks to a new interactive artwork.

The Scottish Government should accelerate investment in housing, in particular through the Scottish National Investment Bank, and introduce a Scottish jobs guarantee in partnership with business as part of its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Led by ex-Tesco Bank boss Benny Higgins,