New Accies stadium is clad in success
WORKING under the guidance of MLA (Michael Laird Architects), façade specialist MSP recently completed a challenging cladding project for the historic Edinburgh Academical rugby...
Simulation opens up a new world of training
FIRST hand training might well be the accepted process of readying apprentices for a career in the construction industry. Despite this, a Scottish organisation...
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...
Accelerated learning held in high Esteem in Glasgow
RANKLED by the lack of opportunities across industries for certain groups, it was in 1986 when then university lecturer Trudy MacKenzie founded Glasgow-based Esteem...
“We deliver what we say we’ll deliver”
Gary Moug meets Paul Kelly, managing director of AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd, to discuss the Glasgow firm’s move into the flourishing social housing sector
THE...
Youngsters get a ‘passport to work’ on old buildings
Project Scotland reports on a new initiative to tackle skills shortages and preserve historic landmarks
AS rising tuition fees for secondary education continue to price gifted...
Local knowledge key to Scottish growth
A strong product, workforce and service capability sounds like a good basis for any business targeting growth and expansion.
Martin Revie, who was appointed general...
Iconic bridges chart our changing attitudes
From the Forth Rail Bridge to the Queensferry Crossing, bridging the River Forth has not been without its health and safety challenges. To mark the...
A viable alternative
Chris Hart, Wernick Buildings’ divisional manager for Scotland, answers questions about the benefits of modular construction
Q) WHAT’S THE HISTORY OF WERNICK BUILDINGS?
A) Wernick Buildings...
Glasgow manufacturer is ‘best story never told’
“WE have a different approach to meeting our customer’s needs,” said Michael Luby, sales director of Russell Timber Technology. “We’re not just selling them...
Ground engineering event makes new home in Glasgow
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Free-to-attend Geotex seminars set for the city’s Science Centre on March 14
GEOTEX will return to Scotland this month to shine a light on...
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...
At the cutting Edge
SITUATED in the historic Shed 25 overlooking Dundee’s City Quay marina, the Water’s Edge commercial office development is due for completion early this year....
Striking the right balance over BIM
There is less than a year left to go until the Government target of April 2017 for requiring public sector projects to adopt a...
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...
Home on the Grange
GROUND investigation contractor Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental Limited kicked of 2019 by establishing its first base north of the border; and four months on,...
Education is a primary concern for contractor
EDUCATION projects have formed the “backbone” of Morgan Sindall Construction’s work in Scotland in recent years.
The contractor has helped deliver a multitude of schools...
Ground project helps provide stable outlook for village
A complex landslide stabilisation project on the north east coast of Scotland received recognition recently after being shortlisted for the prestigious BGA (British Geotechnical...
Safety and sustainability top the agenda for Janex
Janex commercial director Daniel McElhinney tells Project Scotland about the Falkirk-headquartered company’s plans for growth
Q) What attracted you to the commercial director role...
A Sure thing: engineered stone cladding solution boosts student living
SHACKERLEY’S SureClad engineered stone system has reportedly brought benefits to a Glasgow student living scheme.
Constructed by Watkin Jones, a contractor that has built more...
