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WEBBringing you the latest construction news across Scotland. From civil engineering, roofing, cladding, timber frame, construction law and sustainability.
Exploring alternative pathways into construction employment for a ...
WEB5 days ago · Ian Hughes, engagement director Scotland, CITB, tells Project Scotland why the construction skills system must be ‘fit for purpose’ to achieve ambitious plans THE construction industry is facing a pressing need to expand its workforce to meet growing demands. Recent statistics reveal that ...
What will 2024 have in store for Scotland’s construction industry?
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Shutterstock. DECARBONISATION looks certain to dominate much of the attention in the Scottish construction industry again this year, according to some of the sector’s key stakeholders.. To mark the start of 2024, Project Scotland recently asked a variety of figures representing different facets of the industry what their predictions are for the year ahead.
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WEBProject Scotland remains the only construction news magazine published in Scotland and thus the only publication properly placed to fully reflect industry thinking north of the border.
Govan–Partick bridge build creates more than one link
WEB5 days ago · THE project manager on Farrans’ build of the recently opened £29.5 million Govan–Partick footbridge has revealed that forming close ties with the two communities proved pivotal to the success of the delivery of the project. Measuring 99 metres, the bridge is one of the longest opening ...
Harnessing the power of natural insulation | Project Scotland
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Andy Cook, technical specification advisor at Ecological Building Systems, explains why natural insulation is the perfect complement to timber frame construction
Scaling up Passivhaus in Scotland | Project Scotland
WEB5 days ago · THE Scottish Government has just published the consultation on its proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent. ECD Architects is joining the Passivhaus Trust in encouraging the Scottish public and wider construction industry to respond to the consultation to help ensure the policy is ambitious and ...
Laying the foundations for new energy centre on outskirts of …
WEBApr 8, 2024 · THE South Clyde Energy Centre on the outskirts of Glasgow is an energy-from-waste facility which will divert up to 350,000 tonnes of residual, non-recyclable waste away from landfill each year and generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of up to 70,000 homes.
Green light for 7,500 new affordable homes in Glasgow
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Glasgow from above (Shutterstock) GLASGOW City Council’s plan to build more than 7,500 new affordable homes in the city has been approved. Forming part of the local authority’s £527 million strategic housing investment plan (SHIP) 2024/25 – 2028/29, the properties will be built over a five year period through 185 development projects.
Growing flood risk requires fresh approach to delivery and funding
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · Stephen Taylor. Stephen Taylor, associate director at Turner & Townsend, explores how Scotland can deliver a fresh approach to delivering flood protection schemes THE impact of climate change on weather patterns is bringing flood risk to the top of the national agenda in Scotland.
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