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The City of Glasgow College has formally entered into a research and development project agreement for the utilisation of drone inspections and surveys to include buildings of architecture and historical interest.

The issue of a potential bridge linking Northern Ireland to Scotland has reared its head once more after the idea was highlighted by Boris Johnson and other UK politicians. The idea of constructing a bridge across the Irish Sea was proposed by architect Professor Alan Dunlop earlier this year.

The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce has started the process of finding 100 sites in Scotland with the best potential for development. There are more than 3600 sites on the Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey, ranging in size from under one hectare up to more than 100 hectares.

New images of a proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M8 that will link North Glasgow to the city centre have been unveiled as the local authority prepares to submit the development for planning. Glasgow City Council said the ‘Street in the Sky’ will reduce walk times between Sig

The quayside at Port of Cromarty Firth is to be expanded to accommodate energy projects and the largest cruise ships. The £30 million plan, which is expected to create more than 140 jobs, will be the second quayside and laydown area to be built at the port in three years.

The University of St Andrews is to receive over £26 million for transformative infrastructure works at its Eden Campus project at Guardbridge. Confirmation of the investment came with the long-awaited announcement of the heads of terms for the Tay Cities Deal.

South Ayrshire Council has appointed Portakabin to build a proposed new state-of-the-art early years centre in Ayr. If approved, a proposed early years centre would be built in the grounds of the Dalmilling Primary Campus.

Morris & Spottiswood has been named ‘Contractor of the Year’ at the 2018 Education Buildings Scotland Awards. Members of the firm received the prestigious accolade at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh at a black-tie function supported by the Scottish Government. The £100 mi

Newbattle Community Campus in Midlothian has scooped an award at the Education Buildings Scotland Awards in the Technologies: Transforming Learning, Teaching and the Curriculum category. The Newbattle Community Campus was delivered for Midlothian Council by its development partner hub South East, wi

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) chief executive Chris Blythe OBE is to retire next year after leading the professional body for almost 20 years. Mr Blythe will retire from the CIOB in May 2019.

A Borders energy supplier with around 290,000 customers has ceased trading after the company was given a £14 million bill by the energy regulator. Spark Energy Supply is part of a gas and electricity firm which employs more than 300 staff at its Selkirk headquarters.

Orkney Islands Council is to purchase a group of uninhabited islands because they offer a “significant development opportunity”. It is anticipated that the council will become the owners of Faray, Holm of Faray and Red Holm early in 2019.

SELECT president Kevin Griffin was this year’s recipient of an award which recognises individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm and selfless concern for the fire and emergency systems industry. The Ian Marsh Award was presented on behalf of the Fire and Security Association at IFSEC’s &lsqu

An employability programme has passed the half way point in its campaign to find life-changing employment for 100 young people across Central Scotland. Since the Hand Picked 100 campaign launched earlier this year, fifty-eight 16-24 year olds have found employment thanks to local business leaders wh

The project to create a new home for Ayr Grammar Primary School at the site of one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks is now well underway.