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Offsite Manufacturing & MMC: 3D v 2D – What lessons have we learnt?

The UK Government Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) champion led calls to ‘Modernise or Die’ in 2016 (Farmer) with many 2D and 3D solutions setting out to reduce construction time, overall costs and the carbon footprint whilst improving quality control and striving to double productivity. This fuelled increased efforts across the UK to adopt and […]

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Scotland’s ‘Passivhaus Equivalent’ – is it the building performance ‘super power’ we need?

Scotland is leading the way with the introduction of Passivhaus (PH) equivalent legislation, announced in Jan 2023.     Described as ‘radical, ambitious, practical and forward-thinking’ if successful, could “future proof” homes, preventing retrofits.  Moreover this should upskill the construction sector and make Scotland’s new homes significantly more energy efficient.  But what are the implications to such

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People Construction

With the Scottish Construction Industry said to be ‘on the cusp of a genuine change’ in terms of the well needed shedding of its old-fashioned image. Can this mean it will become a more attractive and viable career option for a new and diverse generation of workers, those needing flexible arrangements but also those with

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It is not who you know ——– it is who you trust!

Many talented construction professionals and successful contractors are currently finding themselves in uncharted waters, looking quietly for new opportunities for themselves or strategic recruitment advice as heads of departments or businesses. Who you know well within your own network and connections are a good starting point to uncover information or opportunities.  However, when it comes

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Collaborate or die: The key to unlocking Scotland’s construction industry

In the fourth of our debate series, we assembled a panel of experts to look at what contributes to a successful economic environment for the construction industry to thrive in Scotland.   The main issues debated were: The need for clarity and stability Attracting and securing funding and investment The challenges of the Scottish planning

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