No barrier to air-tight future for Scotland
Hugh Franklin, head of AeroBarrier UK, explains why technology holds the key to meeting ambitious decarbonisation targets in Scotland’s housing sector
SCOTLAND’S focus on energy-efficient...
A more sustainable industry needs us to work together
By David MacDonald, national hub programme director at the Scottish Futures Trust
IN recent years, governments and businesses across the world have been striving to...
Well designed school buildings bring range of learning benefits
Construction consultancy Thomas & Adamson is currently working on several high-profile education projects in Scotland. Ally Borthwick, associate director, told Project Scotland about the...
Good ventilation takes on extra air of importance in education buildings
From removing pollutants to boosting concentration levels, improving indoor air quality is one of the most important considerations when creating educational facilities that are...
Lessons learned can help repeat success of tram extension project
Steven Jackson, director of infrastructure, Scotland at Turner & Townsend, says the Edinburgh tram extension is a testament to the city’s drive for sustainable...
Hardies ramps up presence in newly refurbished Dundee base
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced that the firm's refurbished office in Dundee has gone from housing a staff of just six employees...
Diane Drummond elected new chair of BESA Scotland
DIANE Drummond has been elected chair of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland.
Drummond is MD of B-DACS Air Conditioning, which installs, maintains, and repairs...
New decarbonisation framework launched for Scotland
A new framework has been launched in Scotland to provide retrofit and professional consultancy services to support Registered Social Landlords with the delivery of...
Cruyff does Aberdeen a turn as city set for third Cruyff Court
A third Cruyff Court is to be delivered in Aberdeen and named in honour of Aberdeen Football Club's legendary captain, Willie Miller.
Aberdeen City Council...
£3 million Stevenston housing development promotes independent living
A new housing development designed to promote independent living for residents with disabilities has been officially opened by North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson.
Caley Gardens...
Ex-Falkirk indoor football centre up for sale
A former indoor football centre in Falkirk is being marketed for sale by property agent Savills.
Located on Grangemouth Road, around 1km east of the...
Former Edinburgh care home brought to market for offers over £2.25m
SAVILLS has been appointed by Viewpoint Housing Association to bring Lennox House to the Edinburgh market.
Set within the coastal suburb of Trinity in the...
Hands-on experience is key to building careers
A professor at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has told Project Scotland that students actively working with industry is key to them progressing both academically...
Care taken in design of new Perth facility
CAPABILITY Scotland’s build of a new complex care facility at Bertha Park Village in Perth will be its ‘most significant, complex, and exciting’ project...
Civils specialist plants its place as a contractor of choice
A business decision made by Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK upon its founding in the 1950s is helping the company overcome current-day global issues...
Former Aberdeen care home and nursery to go under the hammer
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced the firm's next commercial property auction will include a former care home and a former nursery in Aberdeen for...
Construction industry gives thumbs up to increased AI use
SCOTLAND’S construction industry is broadly enthusiastic about the potential benefits of the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Project Scotland can reveal.
As the AI...
Pick Everard strengthens Scottish team with senior appointment
PICK Everard has appointed an experienced director of structural engineering in Scotland in a bid to accelerate its regional growth opportunities and service capabilities...
Major energy firms join Scotland Against Modern Slavery movement
TWO major names in the Scottish energy sector have joined the Scotland Against Modern Slavery movement.
SSE and Wood have signed up to the movement to...
Crucial Isle of Barra lifeboat station to be upgraded
RSK Group firms Central Alliance, RSK Geosciences, and Structural Soils have teamed up to deliver advice and skills ahead of a major upgrade of...
