Managing summer spikes in the education sector
By Gordon Clyne, Morris & Spottiswood director for Fit-Out Scotland
AS a business, we have been working in the education sector for over 50 years,...
Avenue to a bright future
INCREASED pedestrian space and an upgraded streetscape will likely be the most noticeable benefits of the £115 million Glasgow Avenues project, but the City...
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...
Could algae cladding replace trees in cities?
CLADDING could be the solution to the lack of green space in cities, after an academic duo launched a living building material that they...
A healthy outlook for the built environment
THIS year’s Royal Society of Edinburgh’s summer events programme Curious featured a number of thought-provoking discussions on a range of topics, including some which...
Firm turns to Fife in next stage of expansion plan
TURNER Access Contract Scaffolding has recently expanded with the opening of a new depot in Cowdenbeath, Fife.
The development follows the opening of its Edinburgh...
Reflective membrane solution delivers thermal efficiency for large social housing development
A combination of a low emissivity, insulating breather membrane and internal air and vapour control layer from Protect Membranes has been installed as part of an award-winning social housing development in Greater Manchester
National strength and local expertise proves a winning combination for Bell
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Bell Building Projects combines the strength of a national contractor with the stability, flexibility and trust of a family business. The company is now...
Safety app helps lone workers keep in touch
CONSTRUCTION workers operating alone can benefit from a safety app which sends out alerts if it detects something potentially unusual – such as a...
New timber division is natural step for JR Group
AS far as timing goes, launching a new division just as the world was about to be gripped by a pandemic that would cause...
National strength and regional flexibility
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MORRISON Construction’s central Scotland business has experienced substantial growth in the past four years, increasing turnover from around £20 million to a massive...
Schools to inspire a new generation of learners
THE days of schools containing little more than a collection of identical classrooms with four walls and a door are long gone. Today’s educational...
Engineering a bright future for new recruits
FACILITIES engineering specialist Edwin James Group is pressing ahead with ambitious learning and development plans, including a commitment to have approximately 15% of its...
A platform for growth
DENHOLM Industrial Services (DIS) is targeting further growth in Scotland following the recent acquisition of Access Lifting Pulling & Safety (ALPS) by holding company...
Class W1 reflective membrane delivers in extreme conditions
An innovative design and build café project on a busy coastal sea front open to high winds and driving rain, has received added protection to its external wall structure thanks to the installation of Protect Thermo Extreme.
Complex galleries transformation project proves a work of art
Barry O’Hagan, regional director for Scotland at Tilbury Douglas, discusses working with the National Galleries of Scotland to extend and transform the National in...
The ‘hidden illness’ and its threat to construction
IT is estimated that 199,100 diabetics work within the UK construction industry. The illness presents great risks to daily life, with black outs, impaired...
Family business is rising to green challenge in Dunbeg
AN innovative offsite timber frame project is delivering 300 much needed new homes in the village of Dunbeg, near Oban in Argyll and Bute.
Lochgilphead-based...
CPD courses will help UK lead the way on safety
FOLLOWING lengthy discussions on the issue within the industry for many years, CISRS announced recently that from June 2017 it will introduce a two-day...
Taking an early lead
WITH over 200 education projects under the firm’s belt, it’s fair to say that Lenzie-based Fleming Buildings has a huge degree of expertise in...
