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Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, a manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, discusses the benefits of adding bi-fold doors to a property and offers...

Research from the Alzheimer’s Society estimates that the number of people living with dementia in the UK is set to rise to 1.6 million by 2040. It means demand for specialist dementia care facilities will increase. However, the varying nature of the condition prevents a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to creating a safe environment for patients. Construction Specialties (CS) has worked with architects and end users on several dementia care projects. Kate Waterston, UK sales manager at CS, looks at considerations when designing dementia care facilities.

Allan McGill, MD at MEP, sustainability and ESG consultancy Wallace Whittle, tells Project Scotland that with the UK construction sector still grappling with a...

In Scotland, 13.8% of 16-24 year-olds are currently out of work, yet demand for young, skilled workers in the construction industry is at an...

By Nicholas McVeigh-Crabbe, director at construction recruitment specialists BBR Services OVER the next year or two the Scottish and UK construction sector is very likely...

Alex Brown, MD of NorDan UK, explains why construction firms will have to consider their long-term vision and how to actively pursue growth in...

By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway Glasgow has once again played host to a successful sporting event with a global audience. The inaugural...

By Ruth Cochrane, enterprise lead within the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University MOST of us are acutely aware that the...

By Lucy Black, head of business relationships, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre COLLABORATIVE working seems like a no-brainer – it helps organisations improve efficiency, productivity and...

By Hugh Moore, project manager at Clyde Gateway When I travel to Paris this week for the next meeting of the D2 Grids Steering Committee,...

By Vikki Watt, partner and solicitor advocate at BTO Solicitors LLP SINCE 2012, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recovered costs from duty holders...

By Amy Wimpenny, project manager for Clyde Gateway THE last twelve months have seen a dramatic change to the way we live and work. Never...

Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...

Liam McKay, a solicitor in Anderson Strathern’s contentious construction team, tells Project Scotland why a recent Supreme Court decision on collateral warranties has major...

By Martin Joyce, executive director of regeneration at Clyde Gateway The economic outlook for Scotland and the wider UK appears to be improving, if only...

By John Forster, chair and founder, Forster Group Spain’s power grid failed this week. Portugal’s went down soon after. What could have been mistaken for...

Ian Hughes, strategic director Scotland at CITB, discusses the opportunity for a more flexible and accessible skills system for the construction industry THE Tertiary Education and...

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...

By Paul Coffey, chief executive of the Scotland 5G Centre. A golden key opens any door and 5G is the key to unlocking business efficiency...

Cameron Gray, cost consultancy director in CBRE’s project management and building consultancy team, explores material shortages and rising costs THERE has been a lot of...