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Apr- 2019 -5 AprilNews
Robert Gordon University researches robotic timber construction methods
Researchers from Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment are conducting a research project into an innovative housing construction method which could help to bring down the cost for house-buyers.
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May- 2018 -8 MayFeatures
Spotlight on mental health in the construction industry
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, solicitors Kara Price and Sarah Wales from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson discuss tackling mental health issues in the workplace and explain how to spot the early signs
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Apr- 2018 -12 AprilNews
Scottish timber companies to share £100,000 to develop wood-based products and systems for construction
Seven Scottish companies have been awarded a share of £100,000 from Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and The Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) to design and develop innovative wood-based products and systems for the construction sector.
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3 AprilNews
Pasquill celebrates staff excellence across the business at annual awards evening
Pasquill, the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of roof trusses and provider of engineered timber solutions to the UK construction industry, recently held its third annual awards evening, to celebrate staff excellence across the business.
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Dec- 2017 -19 December
Building a homegrown workforce
A panel of world-famous architects recently warned that Britain could miss out on a renaissance in timber construction because of a lack of investment in building methods and skilled workers. With Brexit likely to further exacerbate the skills shortage how…
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Sep- 2017 -21 September
Modern Timber House book predicts future for housebuilding with wood
A new book is being published this month celebrating the use of timber technologies in residential design and construction over the last 10 years and the technical innovations that are now shaping the future of UK housing.
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Jul- 2017 -29 July
Optimistic outlook on construction gender pay gap but sexism holding 30% of women back says RICS research
Almost a third of women are afraid of sexism holding them back from pursuing senior roles in construction, despite an optimistic outlook about the gender pay gap figures across the sector, according to new research from the Royal Institution of…
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26 July
Residential sector leads the way as Barbour ABI review reveals construction contract awards increased by 12% in June
Construction contract awards increased by 12% in June as a number of high-profile projects were given the green light, according to the latest Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI.
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