Food and shelter are our most basic needs for survival, but a basic necessity does not have to be dull or boring or humble. It can also be a source of pleasure when produced with skill and care.

What lessons can the construction industry learn from the food industry ?

If you are looking for fresh design ideas, this is Amsterdam great place to start. The mix of contemporary design and historic fabric is inspiring.

St Ninians, Glenurquhart, is a modest little church building on the banks of the picturesque Loch Meiklie. It has undergone extensive repairs and conservation works that began in 2015.

Nothing illustrates the ability of our environment to fire our imagination like Halloween. Our heightened sense of awareness makes us alert to the marks and symbols left behind by others.  The older the building, the more infused with symbolic power it becomes. Here are 6 spooky highlights to look out for on the NC500.

At this time of year many kids in school are starting to think about their futures when they enter the world of work. We want to encourage more of them to consider a future with our traditional buildings industry. You are as likely to find professionals in the traditional building sector working in advanced laboratories and developing the latest computing technology as you are holding a chisel and hammer.

You worked hard for the opportunity to get you own project started, you want to get the best you can for your money. What if something went wrong? How would you cope in a crisis?