The public inquiry into problems with key building systems at two hospitals will begin in August, the Scottish Government has announced. Health secretary Jeane Freeman has confirmed that the inquiry regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow and the Royal Hospital for Children a
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A group of building engineering specialists has backed the campaign for a new law that would provide local authorities with legal powers to enforce better clean air standards. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), which represents engineering companies involved in improving the venti
The winners of the NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2019 have been announced at a ceremony on November 15 hosted by TV presenter Carol Smilie at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. Ashton Building Systems (Scotland) Ltd won the Single Ply Award for its work on Clydebank Waterfront
The world's tallest-ever hemp building has been erected in South Africa.
The University of Edinburgh is to host an industry event aimed at academics to discover innovative solutions to challenges within the construction sector. The Academic Industry Meeting day (AIMday) will be held by Edinburgh Research & Innovation (ERI) at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovatio
The Scottish Government has announced a public inquiry will be held to examine issues at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) sites. The inquiry, called in response to recent concerns from affected parents over safety and wel
A public inquiry to examine issues at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) sites has been welcomed by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). The Scottish Government called the inquiry earlier this month in
A public inquiry into issues surrounding the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) campus in Glasgow and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) in Edinburgh will be led by Lord Brodie, it has been announced. Lord Brodie, a Senator of the College of Justice,
Stewart Milne Timber Systems has unveiled plans to build a new factory in Falkirk.
The shortlist has been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023, with 24 projects making the cut across eight roofing and cladding categories. The Awards Luncheon will be held on 27 October 2023 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow.
The awards luncheon for the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards was held on Friday at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. The winners were announced across eight project categories as well as Young Roofer of the Year.
A major disruptor in the UK construction sector, based in the South of Scotland, is benefitting from a £330,000 grant to propel its pioneering recycled‑glass building technology. Vaso by Eco takes waste glass and converts it into high‑performance structural panels capable of delivering rap
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The problems which resulted in the delayed opening of the Sick Children’s Hospital in Edinburgh were “built into” the £150 million development due to political pressure to avoid delays, a senior architect has claimed.
The ventilation issues which delayed the opening of the £150 million Sick Children’s Hospital in Edinburgh stemmed from a tender error back in 2012, the Scottish Government said yesterday as it announced the facility won’t be operational for at least another year.


