Innovation was the name of the game at RCI Show 2019
MANY of the biggest names in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors made their way to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in late March for the...
Human factors hold the key to increased safety
UNDERSTANDING interactions surrounding site banter could help measure human performance and help contribute to a reduction in construction accidents, an expert in human factors...
Livingston depot completes national ‘jigsaw’ for MGF
Excavation safety solutions specialist MGF opened its first depot in Scotland last year to support customers north of the border. Based in Livingston, the...
Teamwork pays off at new Portobello High
COLLABORATION is a word we hear a lot these days in relation to high-profile construction projects.
The notion that ventures are boosted when firms successfully...
Investment in people pays dividends for Paisley firm
AN ethos of “approachability, accountability and long-term consistency” has seen Paisley-headquartered Clark Contracts named one of the 50 best companies to work for in...
Glasgow factory where jobs come before profits
A Glasgow factory where more than half of its 240 employees have a disability is celebrating a special milestone this year. Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft...
Building better futures
Gary Moug visits Constructionarium Scotland, where the nation’s construction students get a vital opportunity to put theory into practice
A cold, muddy construction site in...
Bridge projects provide a platform for growth
ENGINEERING specialist Spencer Group is currently embarking on a challenging four-year programme of works on the Erskine Bridge.
The multi-million pound deal includes providing temporary...
Regeneration game is no Urban myth
Regeneration company Urban Union is currently delivering award-winning housing projects in Scotland including Laurieston in Glasgow and Edinburgh’s Pennywell development. Project Scotland’s Fraser Rummens...
Apprentice scheme target within sight
NASC President Kevin Ward’s plan to create at least 400 new scaffolding apprentices during his two-year term is off to a flying start.
Mr Ward...
CMS spots window of opportunity
CMS Window Systems’ decision to open a dedicated factory in East Kilbride to service trade customers has prompted positive early feedback and helped to...
A Swift solution for larger projects
WERNICK Buildings is heavily targeting the education sector with a modular system designed for larger projects. The firm’s Swiftplan product can deliver multi-storey solutions...
Making diversity a reality in construction
THE new chairman for the Association of Women in Property (WiP) has called for more women to act as visible role models in the...
A wooden future — how timber can aid the learning experience
THE use of timber in the build of schools could bring mental health benefits for pupils as well as environmental gains, an expert has...
Eye in the sky: the rising role of drones in roofing
THE use of drones in the roofing sector is surging – and it’s not difficult to see why.
The technology is ideally placed to reach...
The perfect blend: PERI formwork systems boost £140m distillery and visitor experience
THE £140 million Macallan distillery and visitor experience in Speyside, described by main contractor Robertson as a “once-in-a-lifetime” project, is benefiting from PERI UK...
Date set for Twitter Q&A on heights
THE Access Industry Forum has set the date for the UK’s first ever Twitter Symposium devoted exclusively to working at height in the workplace....
Solid investments leaves family firm holding strong
DAVID Stirling heads up Allan Water Developments from an office in the grounds of the Bridge of Allan house he grew up in.
Part of...
A modern touch for historic buildings
Paddy Leighton, director at Icynene UK, discusses how trials using spray applied insulation have proved successful in historic and difficult to treat buildings in...
Landmark project ensures bright future for Pennywell
LAST month Project Scotland reported that planning approval had been granted for an extra 177 homes in Pennywell, one of Scotland’s largest housing-led regeneration projects.
Urban...
