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
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Maxi Construction has been awarded a £1.9 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council for retrofit works to Liberton Nursery.
Scottish engineering firm xburo was among the Scottish winners at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) awards last week. Winner of the Best Small UK Consultancy, xburo received the coveted accolade at an award ceremony held at the Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge Hotel which
Kirknewton Community Development Trust has entered into a £1.696 million contract with Colorado Construction to build seven affordable, energy-efficient homes in Kirknewton.
Block Nine Architects is seeking planning permission for a mixed-use residential and commercial development on Portobello High Street. The owner of two adjoining retail units, both in a state of disuse and disrepair, approached the practice to investigate how this corner gap site could be redevelope
A design team has been appointed to lead the plans to redevelop the 1960s Elgin Town Hall building.
Glasgow-based architecture practice O’DonnellBrown has received planning permission to convert a listed building in Edinburgh’s Thistle Street into a new aparthotel for client HubCap. The existing sandstone and slate building, built in 1838 and developed in phases over its lifetime, is w
A new £10 million social care hub is to be developed in Tongue after receiving planning approval.
The lightweight form of concrete linked to the collapse of the roof at a primary school in 2018 could be widespread in social homes built during the 1950s-70s, consultants have warned. Yesterday Scottish Construction Now reported that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) 
Harley Haddow has strengthened its sustainability offering with the appointment of a new associate director. Stephen Gallacher has relocated from London to Edinburgh to join the multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, which he previously worked for earlier on in his career.
Kirknewton Community Development Trust has entered into a £1.696 million contract with Colorado Construction Ltd for the building of seven affordable, energy efficient houses, intended for occupation by those from within the Kirknewton community who face increasing needs.
Harley Haddow has highlighted the work of its female engineers in a bid to dispel misconceptions on International Women in Engineering Day. Women account for 16.5% of the UK’s engineering industry, and this number has risen over the years. However, the firm said there seems to be a lack of und
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has launched a new energy division off the back of burgeoning demand for net zero services as government targets loom. Following on from rapidly accelerating growth and a raft of high-profile net zero project wins, Harley Haddow has invested i
A planning application has been submitted for a new sustainable and inclusive Adult Learning Disability Hub in Inverclyde, designed jointly by architects at Holmes Miller and Inverclyde Council, working in partnership with hub West Scotland.
To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March), Harley Haddow’s three current apprenticeship engineers highlight the need for awareness within the engineering industry and how promoting and advertising apprenticeships available would be beneficial for those interested in a career in enginee