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THIS year marks a significant milestone for HLM Architects as we celebrate 60 years of practice. Since our founding in 1964, HLM has built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, focusing on solving client’s challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society. Where it began HLM Continue reading HLM ARCHITECTS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
SCAPE, one of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, has achieved Constructing the Gold Standard verification as of 1 August 2024 – becoming one of the country’s first public sector framework providers to realise this goal. Mark Robinson, CEO of SCAPE, with Chair of Constructing Excellence’s Gold Standard Task Force Professor David Mosey Continue reading SCAPE achieves Gold Standard Verification through Constructing Excellence
Scotland’s largest construction trade body, SELECT, says the Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards. The campaigning electrical association also says that any new plans also have to take into account the capacity of the energy network Continue reading SELECT warns that the competence of installers is paramount as the Scottish Government seeks to introduce new Heat in Buildings standards
Procurement organisation Fusion21 has revealed the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework worth up to £820 million over a four-year period. A total of 80 specialist firms – 84% being SMEs, have secured a place on the framework which is now in its fourth generation and has been setup Continue reading Fusion21 names suppliers appointed to £820 million Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework
The Water Jetting Association’s senior medical advisor is concerned that water jetting injuries are going under-reported. The WJA’s General Manager, Leanne Smith, explains the response to his concern and latest initiatives to promote safety in the industry. Dr Sancho Rodriguez-Villar is an intensive care consultant at Kings College Hospital, in London. He is also Continue reading Water jetting safety – the pressure is on
L to R: Innovative Ash Solutions Director Robert Green; Built Environment – Smarter Transformation’s (BE-ST) Head of Sustainability Programme Jennifer Smart; and Zero Waste Scotland Built Environment Manager Stephen Boyle Lanarkshire-based Innovative Ash Solutions (IAS) has launched a new environmentally-friendly replacement for pulverised fly ash (PFA), a key but increasingly scarce ingredient used Continue reading Circular Economy in action: New PFA replacement can significantly decarbonise UK cement production
Gerard Toplass DEALING with the pandemic has brought the relationship between the construction and healthcare industries into sharp focus, sparking new and innovative ways of working – and the future is looking bright. That was the key message from national framework provider Pagabo’s latest ‘Building Blocks’ podcast, hosted by executive chairman Gerard Toplass. Continue reading CONSTRUCTION AND HEALTHCARE: HOW BUILDING ON RELATIONSHIPS IS KEY
CICV Forum – Ivan McKee The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has pledged its ongoing commitment to the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) and has warmly welcomed its new Chair, Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee. The unique collaboration of trade associations, professional bodies, companies and individuals is now a key contributor to the Continue reading CICV Forum welcomes new Construction Leadership Forum Chair and pledges to continue on path of collaboration and co-operation
SafeGroup Covid-19 disinfection vehicle Reporter: Allan Roach – News It may look like an unequal contest between a space astronaut and an 23t excavator – but this is how lives are being protected in the construction and quarrying industries. A decontamination technician from SafeGroup wearing a full body suit and powered respirator gives Continue reading We come in peace to protect you from Covid-19
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group – representing the largest value sector in UK construction – has expressed major concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs (which comprise 99% of firms in the construction industry). SEC Group is highlighting a number of concerns relating to sharp practices, disruption to repair and maintenance contracts (which Continue reading LEADING CONSTRUCTION BODY RAISES ALARM OVER SEVERE IMPACT ON SMEs OF COVID-19
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