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By Peter Reekie, chief executive at Scottish Futures Trust 'The pace of change has never been this fast, yet it will never be this slow...

By Neil McKay, MD of Urban Union A new report released by housing and social research charities demonstrates that not only could the construction of...

Wastewater treatment specialists Graf UK are calling on architects to help improve ground water quality throughout the UK. Here, David Stagg, the firm's technical...

By Manni Ferguson, procurement lead for Kier Construction in Scotland and north east England WITH International Women’s Day just two days away (March 8, 2018),...

By Mark Macaulay (construction partner in the projects practice at Dentons in Glasgow) and Tasmyn Brittlebank (construction partner in the projects practice at Dentons...

By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...

By Mike Wood, product & technology director, Constructionline & Acclaim PROTECTING employee wellbeing is a top priority for any organisation. Even more so when the...

Steven Jackson, director of infrastructure, Scotland at Turner & Townsend, says the Edinburgh tram extension is a testament to the city’s drive for sustainable...

By Fraser Lynes, CEO at Cruden SCOTLAND stands at a pivotal moment in its housing journey. The need for high-quality, energy-efficient homes has never been...

In recent years, green roofs have become increasingly popular throughout the UK, with industry experts estimating that the number of ‘gardens in the sky’...

As part of last year’s World Green Building Week, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) issued a bold vision for how buildings around the world can reach 40% less embodied carbon emissions by 2030. To achieve this, changes need to be implemented throughout a building’s infrastructure. Here, Gert De Roover, building, construction and infrastructure manager at composites technology company Exel Composites, explains why composite materials contribute to the drive for greener buildings.

By Mark Macaulay, construction partner at Dentons in Glasgow Artificial intelligence (AI), from generative AI to robotics, has the potential to transform many aspects of...

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Paula Thompson, technical commercial manager at Fleming Timber Structures, told Project Scotland about the challenges faced...

By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts AS we mark this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction, the message remains clear: waste prevention is not...

By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, an urban regeneration company working in Dalmarnock, Bridgeton and Rutherglen. Often we talk about the importance of...

Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, explains why the firm’s introduction of a product carbon footprint KPI marks a significant shift towards a more...

Every room presents a unique challenge when it comes to acoustics. When you place an incorrect material or even too much of one, it...

By Patricia Molina Benitez, graduate engineer at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Gender diversity is an issue before we even reach employment; in fact, it’s already...

By Jamie Robb, senior solicitor at BTO Solicitors THE high profile Gorebridge ‘Gas Street’ case recently hit the headlines again following a decision by the...

By Sandra Cassels, a partner in the litigation team at Scottish law firm Morton Fraser PRESCRIPTION is a rule of law where obligations can expire...