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URBAN REALM PEERS UNDER THE HOOD OF SCOTLAND’S TOP ENGINEERING FIRMS AS WE ASK WHAT THE FUTURE HAS IN STORE FOR THE PROFESSION, GRADUATES AND OUR INVESTMENT STARVED INFRASTRUCTURE. TO ACHIEVE THIS WE BRING TOGETHER SEVEN LEADING LIGHTS TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON EVERYTHING FROM VIRTUAL REALITY TO COST-DRIVEN DEVELOPERS AND PROCUREMENT METHODS.

Q&A Richard Campbell, Project Director, Woolgar Hunter What distinguishes your way of working from others?

I think our attitude to the design process which is based on our enthusiasm for all aspects of engineering.

Everyone at WH gets involved; every Director runs projects, we have in-house critiques of our projects and involvement with academia is actively encouraged. Our team structure allow us to be flexible to the demands of a project and clients whilst also benefitting from the collective experience of a core group of experienced engineers. This integrated approach allows us to take on a range of projects from small bespoke to large scale projects which brings a rich diversity to the work.

What is your proudest moment of the past 12 months?

For me, probably the development of our younger staff.

We work hard to train and provide opportunities for our people and it is rewarding to see their progress, which I witnessed in my team’s involvement in project Rockvilla; the new ‘creative engine room’ for the National Theatre of Scotland. A challenging project to turn a derelict building into a vibrant office and rehearsal spaces.

It was an enjoyable experience working closely with Hoskins Architects to be part of the transformation - especially when the project won both an RIBA Award for Scotland and an RIBA National Award. >

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Is there a specific project, which embodies your distinct approach?

I think one of our smaller projects sticks out for me collaboration with artist Rob Mulholland on his sculpture ‘Evolve’ recently installed as part of the regeneration works at the Cuningar Loop Park in Glasgow.

Applying both first principles and design software we developed a bespoke structural frame to achieve an elegant curved sculptural form. Our design solution allowed for offsite manufacturing as the sculpture was fabricated in four components at Rob’s workshop before being delivered to site and carefully welded to together to form the final stunning piece.

Loads of fun and admittedly our enthusiasm tested at times!

Phil Richardson Executive Director Curtins What is your proudest moment of the last 12 months?

My proudest moment in the last twelve months has been the opening of our new Glasgow office. Prior to that, the last office to be opened by Curtins was Edinburgh, in 1993: the past twelve months have seen Curtins open three new offices – Glasgow, Cambridge and Dublin!

Glasgow and the West have played an integral part in the growth of Curtins in Scotland, from the development of Springfield Quay in the late 90s; to our involvement in the transfer of Council housing stock from Glasgow City Council to the GHA in the early noughties; through to the new West Dunbartonshire Council HQ and the citycentre Candleriggs Development presently in design. The foundations are all in place for the Glasgow office to grow in what is a very competitive market.

Are you optimistic for the Profession’s future?

Optimism plays a crucial part to working in Scotland, whether that is optimism in the market, the company or the individual. Construction north of the border has not enjoyed the same opportunities, growth, investment and wealth, experienced by our colleagues south of the Border. Still, we strive to deliver excellent engineering regardless of the economic forces in place. In many ways, we have a habit of creating our own optimism – it is easy to become distracted or misled by external influences, outside of our control, but opportunities are there. What’s more, our sponsorship of Women in Property Student Awards 2017 and the AJ/Curtins Inspiring Graduate Prize for young architects has clearly demonstrated that the future generation remains very optimistic about joining the industry. A second referendum may have been set aside for the moment but Brexit still casts a shadow over URBAN REALM AUTUMN 2017 URBANREALM.COM

the market. My hope is that we can secure a practical and workable agreement with the EU as soon as possible, while being mindful that in any deal, it is the ‘long game’ that is important. If this can be achieved quickly, the ‘optimism-gauge’ for consultants will surely rise to a new high!

Is there a project that embodies your distinct approach?

Our work on the new West Dunbartonshire Council’s HQ has offered various challenges. Currently approaching a conclusion, the project began with the need to incorporate a Grade A listed façade. This offered some key issues for the team to develop a solution that would allow the façade to be restrained by the new structure, but one that would avoid all the existing temporary shoring in place to support the facade. The site had historically been an old, town gasworks and as such, presented high levels of contamination and a variety of underground structures.

Our geo-environmental team worked hard to find a workable and efficient remediation strategy, while our transport planning team worked closely with the WDC Roads Dept to agree appropriate access solutions. Curtins provided a design that developed a cost-effective method of piling to accommodate the poor ground conditions without having to drive piles to rock head – an approach demanding close collaboration with the contractor, to understanding the difference between theory and practice for this specific site. The whole commission has been a demonstration of a fully collaborative design ... as all successful construction projects should be!

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Left - Curtins played a lead role in delivering Bearsden Community Hub Right - David Narro Associates have brought St Cecilia’s Hall to life (pg 41)

Ben Adam, Managing Director, David Narro Associates Do clients always fully value the contribution of engineers?

I feel some clients do, and others sadly appear unaware of the integral part we can play in producing a quality product.

Engineers have not always been good at promoting their industry or themselves, and we sometimes suffer from a perception relating to our profession’s apparent ‘race to the bottom’. I have worked with cut-throat cost-driven developers who appreciate that our skills and expertise can add value to a project and save money overall. I have also worked with learned client representatives who are professionals themselves but who have scant regard to the added value engineers can bring to projects.

What distinguishes your way of working from others?

I believe our company ethos and approach to design differentiates us from every other practice in our industry.

We tell our younger engineers that we are designers first, who just happen to be structural engineers. We are not profit-driven, and I think being employee-owned means we have a different attitude to how we want to work with others, and how much we care. We want to enjoy our work and have fun working with our trusted colleagues who we have grown up with. We push for excellence in everything we do, from structural surveys to working on the Burrell Renaissance Project.

What has been your proudest moment of the past 12 months?

On a personal professional level, taking over as managing director at the firm I joined as a graduate is my greatest achievement, in a year where I was also made a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and attained Conservation Accreditation. Company-wide, I am proud we have maintained our market share and increased our presence across more sectors. I am also pleased at how we have maintained our ethos, industry standing and reputation in an increasingly difficult marketplace.

Alan O’Rourke, Defence Director, Hulley & Kirkwood Does our infrastructure lag continental and international peers?

In respect of our infrastructure’s ability to cater for integration of renewables, then yes. That said, May 2017 saw the Grid being “coal free” for a 24 hour period, a first since the Industrial Revolution and both Holyrood and Westminster are actively pushing the low carbon agenda though the likes of the Energy Efficiency Programme and the Heat Policy Statement. These initiatives will help narrow the gap and deliver a more sustainable infrastructure.

Are you optimistic for the profession’s future?

Through integration of disciplines, and the application of emergent technologies, engineers will provide solutions to

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Left - Hulley & Kirkwood are rightly proud of City of Glasgow College (pg 58)

Right - BakerHicks recently unveiled this electrical network testing centre

many of our global challenges. Finite natural resources and the need to address climate change are two key examples where engineers will deliver innovative solutions. Since the turn of this century, we have seen the built environment take significant steps towards low energy and carbon solutions with many of our buildings being a testimony to the skill set of construction professionals.

The dynamic nature of our industry, and engineer’s inherent ability to innovate, will play a key role in ensuring future success.

What distinguishes your way of working from others?

Hulley & Kirkwood are an owner managed business and have lead director responsibility for every project; this brings a real accountability which yields excellent client relationships, evident the volume of repeat commissions.

Coupled to that, we are employed in every sector of the built environment from small scale feasibility studies to some of the largest construction projects in the UK. This blend of expertise ensures that all our staff are able to view projects from every aspect, bringing invaluable experience gained from seeing projects from every perspective.

Andy Gotts, Director, Civil & Structural Engineering BakerHicks Are you optimistic for the profession’s future?

Society and the economy will always need engineers to develop and maintain our built environment and infrastructure.

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You only need to look at the three iconic bridges spanning the Forth, all built at different periods over the last two centuries, for evidence of this. However, engineers can’t be complacent.

We must embrace new technology such as virtual reality, which we use at BakerHicks to communicate our designs to clients and architects. And, we need to ensure engineering remains an attractive career choice. The quality of the graduates and trainees employed by BakerHicks makes me very optimistic about the future of the profession.

Are we closing the skills gap to push the industry forward?

While the industry still faces challenges attracting and retaining talent, it’s encouraging to see programmes such as ICE Quest giving engineering students the opportunity to study at UK universities and gain work experience. BakerHicks currently sponsor seven Quest students, over half of which are female.

This is equally encouraging as showcasing engineering as a career option for women is essential to helping push the industry forward. It’s important that we continue to work with schools and universities, making students more aware of engineering as a fulfilling career option to enable us to attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce for the future.

What is your proudest moment of the past 12 months?

I love seeing projects we’ve been involved in get the recognition they deserve. The standout one for me is the Eastwood Health and Care Centre which has won numerous awards this year. BakerHicks worked closely with hub West, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, East Renfrewshire Council, Hoskins Architects and the wider design team to develop

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A self-build Scotframe home on the Isle of Lewis

the innovative and flexible layout, enabling a number of local health and care services to be brought together under one roof. The project has been hugely successful, winning coveted architectural awards, including the European Healthcare Design and RIAS Awards. It’s hugely satisfying to see a project you’re proud of being recognised as an example of excellence.

Peter Hall, Marketing Manager, Scotframe Timber Engineering Ltd. Are you optimistic for the professions future?

Recent figures from the NHBC show that of the many housebuilders surveyed, very few had not used, or considered, at least one modern method of construction within the last three years. In addition, panelised systems, such as timber frame were the second most popular chosen method.

Described as being chosen for ‘its ability to build more quickly’ and evidence that MMC can lead to a reduction in costs’, it is clear that housebuilders are looking for technologies that can improve the speed of build and reduce costs – positive news for our continued aim of increasing the timber frame market share.

Are we closing the skills gap to push the industry forward?

The construction industry recently launched a Go-Construct campaign to encourage people to consider a career in construction in an effort to fill more than 220,000 new jobs that will be created in the sector. The initiative comes as research shows four in five Brits wish they had received more advice and guidance about working in construction when

considering their career options.

The campaign aims to challenge some of the outdated stereotypes about what working in construction is really like, and demonstrate the hundreds of career options and entry routes available. It is launching against growing skill needs and opportunities in construction.

What distinguishes your way of working from others?

Good old fashioned experience has time and again proven to us that partnering results in a technical and design specification for timber frame which are both superior in standard to any other and extremely cost effective to the customer.

We advise and assist on all aspects of private and commercial projects where a timber frame system is to be specified, thereby ensuring the client receives a value engineered solution exactly matched to their needs. Our detailed analysis of the design criteria, together with the manufacturing and build requirements for the project, will identify areas where a more cost effective specification or detailing method can be achieved.

Angus Roxburgh, Managing Director, Will Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) Ltd. Is there a specific project which embodies your distinct approach?

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Will Rudd Davidson’s Elliott House necessitated significant structural changes for conversion to student residences

refurbishment and alteration of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street, Edinburgh. There are a number of reasons for this, but simplistically it represents our approach to challenges within historic listed buildings to both conserve and safeguard the future of a building in terms of fabric and function. The skills shown by all the team in introducing modern interventions into the original Robert Rowand Anderson designed building brought the skill of Structural Engineering to the forefront of the design.

In addition, bringing such a rewarding project in on budget and programme is always satisfying and, to deliver something that I initially worked on some 15 years before completion, embodies our approach of patience and persistence. Of course, it has also won many prestigious awards and accolades.

Do clients always fully value the contribution of engineers?

The short answer to this is that all Clients do not always fully value the contribution of Structural Engineers within the built environment. However most who have come to appreciate and understand the ways in which value is defined, do. On many projects we readily accept that as Structural Engineers our output is purely to deal with the structural aspects by providing information to obtain a Building Warrant as a means to an end of delivering a project.

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Structural Engineer on board in a proactive and team centred way can add value to any project. The choice of structural form and the opportunity to refine the design within an appropriate fee scale means, on many occasions, that the Structural Engineer can save their entire fee.

Given the importance of the structure within any building it is always worth keeping in mind that undervaluing the importance of Structural Engineering is, at the very least, unwise.

Are you optimistic for the professions future?

There is no doubt that the design process goes through periodic cycles. The drive towards design and build, with the associated design team novation and the increase in the levels of process management as defined by the procurement models, does increase the number of parties slicing up the fees traditionally set aside for the design consultants. Recent events, where perhaps cost and programme have influenced the delivery of construction projects too heavily, will inevitably lead to a review of procurement methods and building regulations. This will impact upon the quality of the design and which will thus lead to positivity and improvement within the industry.

Certainly the quality of staff and enthusiasm of the people within our organisation and the way in which our team interacts with clients and others in solving technical challenging issues does show significant signs for optimism generally. In any case positive change within the industry can only, and must, be viewed in an optimistic manner.

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Trilogy One, 11 Woodhall, Eurocentral, Holytown, Motherwell ML1 4YT (with other offices in London, Manchester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Heathrow, Derby and Basel, Switzerland) Tel: 01698 738111 Email: contact@baker-hicks.com Web: www.baker-hicks.com Twitter: @BakerHicks_1957 Principal Contacts: Laura James, Head of Scotland; Andy Gotts, Director, Civil & Structural Engineering Year of Incorporation: 2007 No. of total staff: 672 (including permanent, agency and Switzerland)

The National HVDC Centre (part of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks), Cumbernauld, Scotland A complex and striking building, The National HVDC Centre for SSEN is purpose-built to test the operations of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) schemes on Britain’s transmission network. It saw the development of bespoke structural solutions to limit deflection and sway, securing the overall stability of its curved and inclined glazing perimeter and open internal spaces.

Working closely with BSP Architects and the wider design team, BakerHicks developed the civil and structural design from concept through to construction support, as well as providing principle designer services. The architecturally imposing design posed numerous structural challenges with a limited number of internal partitions to conceal bracing increasing the difficulty of achieving stability. This was overcome by adding horizontal bracing to the entire curved upper roof area, allowing the building to accommodate the large equipment replicas which research is carried out on and the open plan auditorium used for training without compromising on safety.

The cutting edge technology involved meant service coordination was imperative. BakerHicks used 3D modelling software to help coordinate the design, enabling the wider design team to better visualise the architectural proposals.

The Centre was officially opened this April by the Scottish Minister for Employability and Training.

BakerHicks is a design and engineering consultancy that specialises in complex infrastructure, process and built environments across the full project life cycle. Its disciplines range from initial architecture to civil and structural, building services, specialist high voltage and process engineering services, programme management, temporary works and CDM consultancy, using the latest innovations in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the most efficient and cost-effective design.

Recent Projects: • University of Edinburgh Large Animals Facility • Ulster Hospital General Ward Block • Glasgow Airport Terminal Remodel • Perth & Kinross Council HQ • Carrongrange ASN Secondary School, Grangemouth • Inverclyde Adult & Older Person’s Care Facility Awards: • Women in Construction and Engineering Awards Winner - Lifetime Achievement in Engineering Award, Geoff Cox; Finalists – Best Woman Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, Lauren Jones; Best Woman Facilities Manager, Melissa Lee-Cox; Best Young Woman Engineer, Abby Neal • Lighting Design Award (Highly Commended – Low Carbon category) for Stansted Airport 306m undercroft lighting scheme • BREEAM Award (Shortlisted ‘Education’ finalist) for Carnegie Primary School – first “Outstanding” primary school

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Curtins 1a Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3BL and Queens House, 29 St Vincent Place, Glasgow G1 2DT Web: www.curtins.com Twitter: @CurtinsConsult Principal Contacts: Paul Porter – C&S Edinburgh Gordon McPherson – C&S Glasgow Myles McGregor – Transport Planning Total staff - 380 Curtins are well known for their work as structural and civil engineers, but we also work in related areas such as environmental, infrastructure, transport planning and sustainability. In other words, at each key stage of the built environment lifecycle. 380 staff distributed around 14 centres in the UK and Ireland allows coverage to be provided in each major city. Here in Scotland we operate from Edinburgh and Glasgow and offer the full range of consultancy services. We operate in a variety of sectors with a focus on health, education, housing, leisure and industrial. Curtins is currently ranked as 17th in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for.

Recent Projects: Local: • Bath Street Student Accommodation, Glasgow • West Dunbartonshire Council HQ, Dumbarton • FirstGlasgow HQ, Cathcart Road, Glasgow • Mitford Autism Unit, Morpeth • Haddington Place Student Accommodation, Edinburgh • Social Housing at Eriboll St, Glasgow for Loretto Housing Association National: • Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub, London £140m • Midland Metropolitan Hospital, Smethwick, Birmingham £300m • Factory 2050, Sheffield £16m • National College for High Speed Rail, Doncaster £16m • Cumbrian County Council HQ, Carlisle £10.4m • South Shields Central Library and Digital Centre £13m URBAN REALM AUTUMN 2017 URBANREALM.COM

Bearsden Community Hub, Glasgow Client: East Dunbartonshire Council per Hub West Scotland Bearsden Community Hub sees the redevelopment of the Community Hall, opened earlier this year following a £3M investment by East Dunbartonshire Council, using the Hub West delivery framework.

Located in the heart of Bearsden on Drymen Road, it brings a wide range of services under one roof including Council Tax, benefits, registration, licensing, housing, general Council enquiries, library services, leisure services, arts and events.

Before the redevelopment, the site had no connection to the community with the public entrance being a small door at the side of the building. The new design opened the building up to the community by relocating the entrance to the main street.

A new mezzanine level was constructed within the main hall to provide library and meeting room space at ground floor level and multi-use hall space at first floor level. A new platform

lift was installed to provide access to all levels. Internal alterations and refurbishment of the original two-storey section of the building have created new toilets, kitchen, archive and social work spaces as well as staff break-out areas.

Our transportation team advised on pedestrian movements and the requirement for a pedestrian crossing, to address local concerns about safe access.

Iain Marley, CEO at hub West Scotland, said, “The refurbishment of the existing building has been truly transformational and we are thrilled that our partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council has delivered another successful project, delivered on time and within budget to an exceptional standard of quality.”

The design team have successfully provided Bearsden with an exclusive, multi-functional, modern facility that’s accessible and useable by the entire community.

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34-36 Argyle Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JT Tel: 0131 229 5553 24 James Morrison Street, Glasgow G1 5PE Tel: 0141 552 6080 Horizon Scotland, Unit 1, Forres IV36 2AB Tel: 01309 678155 Email: mail@davidnarro.co.uk Web: www.davidnarro.co.uk Principal Contact: Ben Adam, MD Year started: 1986 Employee Owned: 2014 Total Number of staff: 51 David Narro Associates was established in 1986 with the aim of providing a high-quality consulting structural & civil engineering service from a committed and experienced staff. Motivation and a desire to extend the experience of the practice has led to expertise in such varied fields as conservation of historic buildings & ancient monuments, commercial & industrial projects, theatre work, museums & exhibitions, housing, hotels & leisure facilities, and the full range of public sector buildings. Commissions range from structural surveys of domestic and commercial properties to multi million pound commercial & industrial projects, housing developments, art centres and healthcare facilities.

St. Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh Client: University of Edinburgh Built in 1763, St. Cecilia’s Hall is the oldest, purpose built concert hall in Scotland. In 2011, The University of Edinburgh undertook to restore and renovate the building to ensure the long-term preservation of the hall and its’ unique collection of historical musical instruments.

As part of the redevelopment project the Recital Hall was upgraded with new seating, ventilation and acoustic improvements. The Gallery spaces were completely overhauled and extended to provide more space to display the collection of instruments. A new three storey building was constructed alongside to provide administrative space and provide additional circulation routes. The project was completed in summer 2017 and is fully open to the public.

A few recent and current projects: • The Burrell Collection, Glasgow • Glasgow School of Art • Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh • National Museum of Scotland • Mackintosh at the Willow • Inverness Museum & Art Gallery • HES Engine Shed Conservation Centre • Lews Castle, Stornoway • Dumfries House, various • Campbeltown Picture House Awards: • Scottish Design Awards 2017 – REMT with Calum Duncan Architects • EAA Regeneration & Conservation Award 2017 – Dalkeith Country Park with MFA • EAA Small Projects Commendation 2017 – Trinity with Crew Architects • RIAS 2020 Visions – Arnothill (private residence) with :that studio • RIAS Award 2017 – Due West with Cameron Webster Architects

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Watermark Business Park 305 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 2SE Tel: 0141 332 5466 Fax: 0870 928 1028 Email: hk.glasgow@hulley.co.uk Web: www.hulley.co.uk Twitter: twitter@hulley.co.uk Principal Contacts: Alan O’Rourke, Stephen McKinlay, Donald Wood, Michael O’Donnell, David Stewart, Jim Costello Year of Incorporation: 2nd July 1991 No. of total staff: 153 Hulley & Kirkwood is a multi-award winning practice dealing exclusively with design of M&E Engineering Services. We are one of the largest independent M&E Practices operating throughout the UK. Distinctively different from others, having evolved a strong management ethos striving always to provide excellence in delivery of professional services.

In addition to traditional M&E design capabilities, we are able to offer:• Energy Performance Certificates • BREEAM Assessments • Low Carbon Consultants • Building Regulations Compliance We also have three in-house specialist groups: Hulley SGS: A specialist gas services division dedicated to the support of medical gases led by an authorised engineer.

Hulley SFM: Dedicated to the support of the life cycle of building services installations.

Hulley ECO: Our in-house Sustainability Group whose ability to model design proposals at early design stage allows optimal low-energy strategies.

Awards 2017: City of Glasgow College - City Campus: • RIBA Stirling Prize 2017 Shortlisted • RIBA National Award 2017 • AJ100 Awards Building of the Year 2017 • RIAS Award 2017 • Scottish Design Awards Education Building of the Year 2017 • BCI Awards Major Building Project of the Year [over £50m] 2017 Shortlisted Riverside Campus, Glasgow: • RIAS Awards 2017 Shortlisted • Civic Trust Award 2017 • Construction News Awards Sustainable Project of the Year 2017 Shortlisted URBAN REALM AUTUMN 2017 URBANREALM.COM

City of Glasgow College – City Campus Hulley and Kirkwood were delighted to be an integral part of the Glasgow Learning Quarter consortium that delivered the Campus on Cathedral Street supporting 1,000 staff and 40,000 students.

Creating some 56,400m2 GIFA distributed over a ground floor and eleven suspended floors, the facility accommodates the major faculties of Building, Business, Creative Industries, Education/Society and Leisure/ Lifestyle.

The architectural design is defined by an impressive feature atrium (which can double as exhibition/informal teaching space) and an external courtyard. Both these passive features significantly support natural daylight penetration and natural/cross-flow ventilation.

Hulley and Kirkwood were responsible for the full Technical Design of the low energy/carbon MEP services including Mechanical Ventilation, Space Heating, Comfort Cooling, DX ICT Cooling, Public Health, Electrical Power, Artificial Lighting, Fire Alarms ICT, BEMS and Vertical Transportation.

The building has been formally assessed under BREEAM 2008 (education), achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating for the Design Stage.

Hulley and Kirkwood, along with the project architects, employed the use of Autodesk Revit and 3D work to specifically generate fully elevated room layouts that supported the Contractor.

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Inverurie Business Park Souterford Avenue Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 0ZJ Tel: 01467 624440 Fax: 01467 624255 Web: www.scotframetimberengineering.co.uk Web: www.scotframe.co.uk Twitter: @scotframe Facebook: scotframetimberframe Principal Contact: Bob Edwards M.D. Employees: 165 Turnover: 37M+

Millbank, Udny near Aberdeen This contemporary timber frame house was designed and built to be energy efficient and airtight. whilst being mindful that these factors don’t influence design and final appearance of the house. This includes working together to create the design SAP with a target of achieving a minimum of 94% energy efficiency to ensure an A rating.

Scotframe, who supplied the Val-UTherm PLUS® timber frame kit package for the build ran various design SAP scenarios until the desired rating was achieved with budget.

This 255m2 house was completed in just 13 weeks – from bare plot to fully completed house with landscaped gardens. It achieved a 99% as built EPC and 0.5 air changes per hour. It was constructed using Scotframes Val-U-Therm PLUS® factory insulated closed panel walls and roof with a posijoist cassette floor. The key benefits come from Val-U-Therm PLUS® being an energy efficient system with high thermal performance brought together

in an integrated building envelope and manufactured in a factory quality controlled environment that minimises waste and provides a cost effective solution.

Val-U-Therm PLUS® contributes towards providing solutions for whatever specification is required, be it ‘A’ rated Energy Performance Certificates, the highest levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes or PassivHaus. With ever changing Building Regulations you can have future proofing at the level you desire.

Val-U-Therm PLUS® offers a practical cost-effective solution to not only meet but surpass these new regulations now.

This project was completed within time and on budget and exceeded the customers’ expectations in terms of energy efficiency and airtightness.

By using a timber frame closed panel system such as class leading Val-UTherm PLUS® they were able to erect the kit to a wind and water tight stage in just 5 days.

Scotframe Timber Engineering Ltd (established in 1989), are one of the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturers with production and sales facilities based at Inverurie in Aberdeenshire and Cumbernauld near Glasgow which enables them to supply to customers right across the UK. They also have regional sales and product display offices in Dundee and Inverness.

Scotframe manufacture Val-U-Therm PLUS® the class leading factory injected PU closed panel timber frame wall, roof and floor systems.

Val-U-Therm PLUS® achieves very low U values, is exceptionally thermally efficient and virtually airtight thereby dramatically reducing space heating energy costs.

Awards: • Scottish Package Company Awards – 1994/1995 • UK Package Company 1996/1997/1998 • Scottish Manufacturer of the Year – 1998 • Timber Construction Innovation Award – 1998 • 2017 – Short-listed for the Build It Awards Best Timber Frame Home Best Eco Home Recent Projects: Many and varied including a wide variety of one off and self build housing, Alloa Nursery, Salen Pier – Mull, Orkney Distillery, Sussex church, holiday lodges and a whole lot more.

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Will Rudd Davidson Ltd Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers 43 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HP Tel: 0131 557 5255 Email: edinburgh@ruddconsult.com 100 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF Tel: 0141 248 4866 Email: glasgow@ruddconsult.com Web: www.ruddconsult.com Twitter: @ruddconsult Principal Contacts: Gus Roxburgh in Edinburgh & Brian Walker in Glasgow Year of Incorporation: 1982 No. of Total Staff: 68 Will Rudd Associates was formed in 1982 and has grown steadily since that date, operating now as Will Rudd Davidson from offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Today, the Practice has become a very successful and respected Company of professional Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers, with a staff of nearly 70.

We offer our Clients an extended and consolidated comprehensive service, both technically and geographically. Economy of design and consistent Client attentiveness, at senior level, from conception to completion is fundamental to company ethos.

Recent Projects: Completions Examples: • Elliott House, Edinburgh – New Student Residency • Premier Inn Hotel at York Place, Edinburgh • James Gillespie’s High School • Phase II Redevelopment at National Museum of Flight, East Fortune New Appointments: • Quartermile Business+ Development for University of Edinburgh • New Music Centre for the University of St Andrews • New Housing Development at Dumbarton Harbour • New Housing Development at Loaning Road, Edinburgh

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Elliott House, Edinburgh Client: McLaren (Elliott House) Ltd. Elliott House is a £6.0m redevelopment of an existing 7 Storey reinforced concrete framed office building to form a 138 studio student residency building. The existing site has ramped access down to a rear courtyard and subterranean parking beneath the building footprint.

The refurbishment of the existing building incorporates complete internal strip out, overhaul of building services and cladding removal and replacement, along with the insertion of internal accommodation space within the undercroft, and a layout of residences within the upper storeys.

Structurally, the existing building required investigation to establish the concrete frames condition and adequacy. We instigated a programme of specialist testing and spot sampling to establish the concrete strength, reinforcement cover, and whether the structure was compromised by any recognised symptoms of inadequacy such as carbonation, chlorides and Alkali Silica reaction.

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226 West George Street Glasgow G2 2PQ Tel: 0141 332 0471 Email: info@woolgarhunter.com Web: woolgarhunter.com Twitter @woolgarhunter Principal Contact: Pamela Dool, Marketing Year of Incorporation: 1971 No. of total staff: 58

Top and left: Rockvilla, National Theatre of Scotland Bottom right: Evolve

Rockvilla, National Theatre of Scotland Rockvilla, the new headquarters and ‘creative engine room’ for the National Theatre of Scotland, is located on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal and now brings together various departments of the theatre under one roof.

We worked closely with Hoskins Architects to retain the original structural warehouse frame which created a typically factory-like form. The exposed frame, concrete floors and profiled sheet cladding provide an industrial aesthetic, appropriate for the vision of a ‘creative factory’ and in keeping with the history of the site.

From an engineering perspective this was a challenging and rewarding project where the existing structure was stripped back to the primary steel frame which was then adapted to form the new office and rehearsal spaces.

The site presented a number of challenges with difficult ground conditions and a tricky interface with an adjacent existing building. As part of our strategy the existing foundations were enhanced to support increased loads from a new mezzanine floor and theatre rigging loads, whilst new stability was introduced to the structure so it could stand independent from the adjacent building.

It was fantastic to see the transformation of this former abandoned industrial unit into this high quality new facility.

Woolgar Hunter is an engineering consultancy specialising in civil, structural & geo-environmental engineering. Originally formed in 1971, we now have established offices in Glasgow and Manchester with a recently opened project office in London.

We are an independently owned company, commercially aware and design focused, our core business is the provision of engineering solutions for civil and structural projects, particularly in the commercial office, residential, retail, industrial health and education sectors. We believe that good design requires innovative thinking, the expertise to deliver, but perhaps most importantly an enthusiasm for the art of engineering that underpins all of our work.

Recent Projects: Recent projects include Grade A offices for HFD Group on Waterloo Street and Formal Investments on Bath Street; Radisson Red and Motel One hotels in Glasgow; healthcare projects for P&PW Hospice at Bellahouston and the Royal Edinburgh Hospital; the new Clydebank leisure centre and sports facilities at the University of St Andrews; Large PRS projects for Get Living and MODA in Glasgow.

Awards: • Kelvin Hall - Judges Award of Merit at the Scottish Property Awards, RICS Awards – Project of the Year • Ineos HQ, Grangemouth – Winner in Commercial category at RICS Awards • The Albus, Glasgow - BCO Award , Scottish Property Awards Architectural Excellence (Commercial Buildings) • 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow - RIAS Award • Rockvilla, National Theatre of Scotland – winner of RIBA Award for Scotland 2017 and RIBA National Award 2017

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Dunedin Stone supply natural stone products for restoration and new build projects.

Suppliers of sawn, profiled and fully worked stone along with expert advice and stone matching.

Our production blends the latest technology with traditional craftsmanship ensuring that every project requirement is met.

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