Co-owner Gillian Martin reveals how the Trades Training School’s approach empowers construction students towards a more entrepreneurial future.
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Ewan Duffin, associate director at Harley Haddow, on why the engineering sector should utilise timber and the misconceptions on expense, water damage and more. With cement and steel contributing 6.5 % (2.5 million tonnes) and 7% (2.6 million tonnes) of global CO2 emissions1, it is crucial the i
Shona Frame, a partner and construction sector expert at law firm CMS, sets out tips for companies to deliver successful environmental, social and governance practices across their business. The focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within the construction sector continu
MJ O'Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition. In the dynamic world of urban development, the pursuit of sustainability stands as a cornerstone for progress. As cities across Scotland juggle the complex balance of gr
In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future. A quiet but remarkable revolution is underway as new homes spring up across S
This month's Construction Leader feature sees Raymond Slaine tell Colin Cardwell how the ethos of Goodson Associates is helping the company meet the challenges of fluctuating trends, the climate emergency and Artificial Intelligence. This year began on an encouragingly upbeat note for Goodson A
Construction, as with all industries, requires new talent if it is to continue to thrive. However, as we are all aware there is currently a skills gap which will need to be addressed given pressures on the industry, such as the ongoing RAAC crisis. Urgent action is needed to secure the future of the
Women in Construction Week is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the achievements of women within our industry. They now make up 15.8% of our construction workforce, a higher proportion than at any time since official records began. Ruth Devine is the managing director of SJD Associates, a Mi
Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work. In the lead-up to International Women's Day, it’s a good time to step back and reflect on the positive changes sweeping through trad
Tyler Buchan, graduate apprentice at Space Solutions, shares highlights on his career so far for Scottish Apprenticeship Week. I have been an apprentice project manager at Space Solutions since August 2022. This is the first time Space Solutions has partnered with a university to deliver a graduate
Despite facing a year of challenges such as inflation and interest rate hikes, the Scottish residential property market has demonstrated resilience, writes DM Hall managing partner John McHugh. He discusses a positive outlook for 2024 with stable conditions, increased cash buyers, and a shift toward
This month's Chartered Institute of Building Column for SCN sees Umar Farooq share his experiences of the CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders community. Having had a long-standing passion for the construction industry, I always wanted to find a platform which would allow me to contribute to
To coincide with New Homes Week, George Buchanan discusses the importance of opening up creative dialogue between architects and developers at a much earlier stage. As a seasoned architect, I'm no stranger to the built environment and the challenges we face in creating new homes. If I could share on
Lucy Black, head of business development at Kenoteq, will be speaking at Sustainabuild Scotland in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th February. She shares her thoughts on embodied carbon and explains the challenge we face as an industry. Globally, it is well known that the built environment is responsible
Lisa Mannion, an associate in the Residential Property division of Thorntons, outlines Scotland's new cladding regulations. New legislation to help tackle unsafe property cladding has been introduced by the Scottish Parliament and is expected to become law within the next few months.