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Shining a light on winter wellbeing in Scotland
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (478+ words) Norrie Scott, CEO of NJS Lighting Solutions, explores the often overlooked role that lighting plays in how we feel, think, and function during the darker months It's that time of year again and while the shortest days are now behind…...
New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support. In a poll of roofing contractors, well over two thirds (70%) said that they have not received guidance, training, and support for…...
Global Infrastructure announces 25 new appointments as growth continues
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) GLOBAL Infrastructure has announced the appointment of 25 new members of staff " including three directors. The bolstering of its 200-strong team comes as the Highland-based contractor gears up to support tier 1 operators engaged with SSEN Transmission's north of Scotland electricity network…...
Construction firms urged to step up mentoring efforts to address skills gaps
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) THE'Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging construction firms to step up their mentoring efforts to help tackle the sector's deepening skills crisis. The call comes as the industry marks National Mentoring Month throughout January. With the UK construction sector…...
Fire-resistant roofing boards utilised at exemplar Rosyth school
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) THE use of fire-resistant roofing boards from Magply have been utilised on an exemplar Passivhaus school build in Rosyth, Fife. Magply's 12mm-thick boards, which meet Euroclass EN13501 (A1 Non-Combustible) standards, were specified for a warm roof build-up by AHR architects for Caledonia…...
Silverlea project nets sustainable roofing solutions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (299+ words) CRUDEN Homes" Silverlea project is part of the Granton Waterfront regeneration project; a programme to build a new coastal town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, located on the shores of the Firth of Forth. Comprising 143 new homes, the project also…...