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City of Glasgow College celebrates triple crown of awards The City of Glasgow College has won three top architectural awards in one night.

Roof systems manufacturer Marley Eternit has issued a sun safety warning for all outdoor construction workers, following new research which shows they have a greater risk of skin cancer than any other occupation. The latest study, which appeared in the British Journal of Cancer, looked at the risks

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the 12 winners of its 2017 awards representing the very best of current Scottish architecture. Announced at its Awards Dinner in Edinburgh last night, the RIAS Awards 2017 winners will now all be shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Do

A Scottish Parliament committee has taken evidence from construction professionals on whether the current building regulations in Scotland are operating effectively. During a meeting at the Scottish Parliament, the local government and communities committee discussed if there are widespread problems

Business is booming at refurbishment, interiors and construction business Redpath following the award of nine new projects worth a combined £10 million. The projects are spread across the commercial, PRS, retail and student accommodation sectors throughout the central belt.

Student accommodation builder Watkin Jones is to begin work on a new Aberdeen project after securing the financial backing of Europa Generation. The firm has forward sold six of its planned UK projects to the institutional investor for £153 million, all payable during construction.

Peter O'Donnell Former employees of Glasgow-based Land Engineering Scotland Ltd have begun legal action to secure a better redundancy package after losing their jobs with just a couple of hours notice.

Charlene McLaughlan Tackling negative perceptions of this scheme are vital, says Charlene McLaughlan from DLA Piper.

Infrastructure group Hargreaves Services has launched a new subsidiary to oversee its portfolio of energy-related projects including energy from waste (EfW) projects in Fife and Grangemouth. Brockwell Energy Limited has been formed to oversee the development and potential spin-off of the Hargreavesâ

Scotland’s sewers contain enough natural and discarded heat to warm a city the size of Glasgow for more than four months a year, according to a new report. Figures produced by Scottish Water Horizons for renewable energy group Scottish Renewables, have revealed that 921 million litres of wastewate

Roomzzz set to open hotel in £1bn Edinburgh St James development Aparthotel brand Roomzzz, is set to expand into Scotland with a brand-new aparthotel confirmed within the £1bn Edinburgh St James development scheduled to open in 2021.

Moray Council has revealed plans to transfer the ownership of historic clock tower in Dufftown to the local community. The clocktower, which stands in the centre of the town and dates from 1839, was declared surplus to operational requirements in 2005. It continued to serve as a tourist information

Plans to develop a £100 million retail park adjacent to the Prime Four Business Park in Aberdeen look set to be rejected by councillors. City planning officers are recommending the bid to expand the site in Kingswells into a major 12 hectare retail centre be refused.

Artist’s impression prepared by G.D.Lodge Architects Plans for more than 650 homes in Newton Mearns have been given the go-ahead by East Renfrewshire Council.

Developers have submitted a planning application for up to 200 new homes in Waterfoot, East Renfrewshire. The proposed development will include affordable housing, local retail, community facilities and associated engineering works.