‘Pranksy’ pays tribute to renowned street artist’s Glasgow visit
THE scaffolding firm behind a viral stunt that celebrated renowned street artist Banksy’s recent Glasgow exhibition has told Project Scotland of the importance of...
Customer satisfaction is key to success for Insite
THE MD of Insite Group has told Project Scotland that avoiding disputes and instead talking through problems with clients and subcontractors is the key...
Constructing a resilient future by building to withstand floods
Building flood resilience requires communities to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change. Lee Davison, head of submissions – civils at McLaughlin...
Construction choir to host Christmas concert
THE Scottish construction sector’s very own choir is set to make its public debut this Christmas as it prepares to hold a festive concert...
Penguins and giraffes take an interest in works at Edinburgh Zoo
WORK is underway on the creation of a solar meadow at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo.
The installation of the solar panels...
Design software helps add resilience to water supply
FORMING part of the Ayrshire Resilience Project, Scottish Water is working to connect the Glasgow trunk main network with supplies in Ayrshire. Once completed,...
Piling specialist’s Payne-staking efforts to help drive business forward
Akela Ground Engineering appointed piling specialist Will Payne as the company’s new general manager earlier this year, with the aim of helping the business...
‘Building passports’ could help remedy future crises
AN academic has told Project Scotland that the public is right to be concerned at the apparent lack of knowledge on which of our...
Commercial solar photovoltaic: transitioning from the carrot to the stick
By Dr James Crosby-Wrigley, head of sustainability for commercial and industrial energy supply and usage at Advantage Utilities
Scotland has committed to becoming a more...
Onshore facilities help support offshore farms
Will Rudd’s Gerard Carson and Stewart Mackay provide an overview of the firm’s Moray West project and explain how the work at Buckie is...
Former Jordanhill College principal unveils apartment building in his honour
DR Thomas Bone CBE, the last living principal of Jordanhill College which was once housed in the David Stow building in Glasgow’s west end,...
Big props to recorded load monitoring data
Ajay Nagah, engineering & major projects manager – ground shoring, at Altrad RMD Kwikform, explains how the use of historic data and digital virtual...
Cruden Building at the double with new homes in Prestonpans
CRUDEN Building has delivered two new housing developments in Prestonpans in East Lothian on behalf of Lar Housing Trust.
The £3.2 million Northfields development, located...
Expert shares advice on how tradespeople can avoid burnout
AN expert has shared their top pieces of advice for UK tradespeople on how to avoid burnout, after research revealed more than four in...
Architectural practice strengthens senior team with two new directors
MILL Architects has appointed two new directors to strengthen the existing management team.
Jo Parry-Geddes, RIAS advanced accredited conservation architect, and Darren Albury, who heads...
Avant Homes West Scotland appoints regional sales manager
STIRLING-based Avant Homes West Scotland has appointed Linda Rennie as new regional sales manager as part of the company’s expansion plans.
Linda has been promoted...
We need to celebrate scaffolding careers and drive recognition
CLIVE Dickin was appointed chief executive officer of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) earlier this year.
The experienced trade association professional, whose past...
Offshore construction disputes: can they be avoided?
By Kirsti Olson, Dentons partner
ACCORDING to Offshore Wind Scotland, there are currently seven operational offshore wind farms or demonstration projects in Scottish waters, with...
Ex-Edinburgh tram depot site on track to be turned into new homes
THE site of one of Edinburgh’s original tram depots is on track to become a housing development.
Construction is underway at Square & Crescent’s Henderson...
Aberdeen firm to lead project to expand city’s cycle network
CONSTRUCTION work is underway in Aberdeen to extend the city's cycle network through West Tullos to Wellington Road.
Local firm Leiths (Scotland) is leading the...
