Engineering: Raising the bar

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STEEL YOURSELF FOR URBAN REALM’S ANNUAL ENGINEERING REPORT AS WE PEEL PACK THE FACADE TO UNCOVER THE BONES OF A PROFESSION WHICH IS STANDING FIRM IN THE FACE OF A RAPIDLY EVOLVING POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE. HERE WE INVITE KEY PLAYERS TO GIVE THEIR OPINIONS ON THE CURRENT STATE OF PLAY IN THE INDUSTRY.

Q&A Peter Hall Marketing Manager Scotframe What has been your company’s contribution to the wider profession?

For those looking to build their own house, constructing a property that meets not only today’s standards, but also those of the years to come, has significant benefits in relation to the day-to-day costs of living.

In short, the fabric of the building and the way it is put together means homes of this type can be heated up very quickly and retain their temperature for incredibly long periods of time. This reduces their energy needs significantly. This is where our focus has been.

How do you see the engineering sector developing in future?

If, over time, we can shrink the amount of energy required by our entire stock of housing, generating that energy from sustainable sources then becomes a much more viable option.

When we already have the technology to build houses that deliver excellent energy performances, prioritising this approach will deliver faster and longer lasting results than installing individual renewable energy sources that can provide only a portion of a property’s energy needs.

When it comes to reducing CO2 emissions, the substance of the argument resides in the fabric of the building and those taking this on board will achieve the biggest improvements.

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In practice the energy efficiency of a building boils down to a couple of things. How much fuel is required to power its heating and water systems and how well the building manages to retain the heat that is generated The better a building performs in these two areas, the less fuel its occupants will use on a daily basis and

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the lower its emissions will be. As such the fabric of a building is central to its green credentials. Increasingly this is becoming a significant factor in the decision making process for all house builders.

Gareth James, Associate – Civil & Structural Engineering Morgan Sindall Professional Services What work are you most proud of?

The project that really stands out for me is the new Equine Surgery for University of Edinburgh. This was a more unusual project, and a complex one with the surgery building requiring access for horseboxes and the horses themselves, plus sensitivity of noise levels and clean spaces to take into account.

Not only was the design very well received, but the way it was achieved was exemplary. We were proactive in engaging with stakeholders and carried out detailed structural and topography surveys, ensuring a fully coordinated design. The result is a building that meets the design aspiration for all involved.

Do you want to see engineers shoulder a greater design role?

Yes, engineers have the ability to influence the design at an early stage through an understanding of structural form that can ensure the design is functionally possible, this helps architects quickly arrive at inspiring, yet viable, concept ideas. With value for money being of critical importance to clients, the earlier engineers participate in the design process the better. At MSPS we like to be engaged early on; at this point we can help the client understand any site constraints and abnormalities that could significantly impact the design and project cost as well as ensuring sustainable design.

What can be done to nurture skills?

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qualifications, combined with on-the-job exposure to some of the most diverse projects in the country are key to achieving this.

Skill development should not stop after the start of an engineer’s career, our training schemes provide both mentoring and training opportunities to develop staff at all stages throughout their career. There is also a great amount of value in spending time on site wherever appropriate, learning from colleagues and industry partners – in my experience this sticks with you.

Colin Tait Director Civil & Structural Harley Haddow Limited What work are you most proud of?

We are most proud of our projects that have the biggest impact and benefits – buildings that provide workable solutions for complex user and engineering challenges.

This varies from much-needed social housing to innovative research and scientific centres to groundbreaking medical facilities and education institutes.

We’re also proud of our working practices and processes that enable us to have fruitful long-term partnerships and close relationships with architects, contractors and building users as well as delivering work in a wide variety of sectors across the UK. How do you see the engineering sector developing in the future?

It is an interesting time in the Construction sector at the moment in light of recent political events which are already having an economic impact. The industry is entering a period of uncertainty and whilst this is supressing some areas of the industry, there are other areas where other opportunities appear to be arising.

With a potential downturn in foreign skilled professionals entering the industry, in the future we may also see a skills shortage. We see this potentially resulting in greater consolidation of practices but also providing opportunities for more agile SME businesses.

Do you want to see engineers shoulder a greater design role?

It is crucial that we take a front and centre role to allow us to lead projects with knowledge and insight.

Particularly with developments in building regulations around efficiency and green energy, engineers need to be more involved in the design process from out the outset to deliver buildings that exceed these requirements and set the bar for the future.

At Harley Haddow we have embraced the use of BIM, up to and including Level 2, with all engineers using

the software in one form or another. Our insight and detailed knowledge of development and objectives of the continuously evolving building regulations, along with our ability to influence early conceptual design through the use of BIM, ensures the most practical, cost effective, energy efficient solution is achieved, along with the mitigation of risk, as far as possible, is achieved early in the design process.

Dougie McDonald Partner in Charge Peter Brett Associates What work are you most proud of?

We’re very proud to have helped open the doors of the £3.7m Ronald McDonald House in Glasgow, an essential place of rest and support for the parents of sick children receiving treatment in the adjacent Royal Hospital for Children.

This high quality building, which utilises a hybrid structure of innovative and cost effective methods of construction, was delivered on programme and on budget. Testament to the quality of the information we provided and skill, care and dedication of our engineers and technicians.

The buildings awards include a GIA Award, and a Civic Trust Special Award for Scotland.

Do you want to see engineers shoulder a greater design role?

We expect our buildings to be safe and our infrastructure to function efficiently, and neither of these basic requirements would be met without engineers. It is only when something goes wrong that anyone asks who is responsible and unfortunately the worst failures usually occur because of a failure to address engineering issues in the design or because the engineer’s design has not been properly constructed.

The engineer is key to the success of any building project because of the contribution made in seeing that the client’s aspirations and the regulatory requirements are met; and yet many in the profession consider that their role is undervalued. The introduction of the scheme for the certification of design of building structures has brought the role into clearer focus but all too often the engineer is appointed late in the design process, meaning their actions are reactive and not proactive. Engineers would welcome being able to add value to the project by influencing the design process rather than reacting to it.

What can be done to nurture skills?

We fully support STEM activities in schools and the appointment of technicians and graduates who we

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support in a supportive learning environment where mentoring and encouragement are at the core.

We firmly believe that employing apprentices and graduates and providing training and support is critical to attracting young people and keeping them in the industry.

Janice Smith is our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Coordinator in Scotland and leads our Engineering team training as a Supervising Civil Engineer for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme. Janice is also a member of The Association of Women in Property. This involves organising staff attendance at events, such as Building My Skills with Esh Border Construction and attending schools to promote the industry.

Robert Storey Managing Director Scott Bennett Associates How do see the engineering sector developing in the future?

One of the biggest impacts on engineering design in the future will no doubt be the greater use of BIM. I think this will demand more coordination between disciplines than is currently the case and could lead to an increase in multidisciplinary practices.

It will also have an impact on how engineering design is actually carried out. Engineering consultancies do not operate in the same way as Architectural practices. Often the detailed design and drawing work are prepared by separate personnel. It is possible in my view that when we are sharing the same model , the drawing work for both the engineering and Architectural elements on simple projects , such as residential developments, could be carried out by one person. A building detailer if you like.

This is probably a long way off but there is no doubt that the use of shared models and integrated specification will change the way in which engineering offices are organised in the future.

Do you want to see engineers shoulder a greater design role?

Personally I would welcome engineers taking on more of a lead role in design. Engineering design can often dictate the viability of a project and so from a financial viewpoint it would seem to make sense.

The introduction of the Principal Designer under the CDM regulations has also raised the issue of who is best placed to take the lead role and deal with the health and safety risks on a project. Clearly the engineering design has the most risk attached to it , whether this involves

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deep excavations, high rise construction or structural repairs . However I believe each project should be looked at on merit before deciding on this role.

The only issue I have with engineers taking on a greater design role is our ability to communicate effectively and present our ideas in a way that the layman can appreciate.

I think we have extremely talented young engineers capable of taking on these roles but training needs to improve, both at the undergraduate and post graduate stages to make the most of them.

What can be done to nurture skills?

I think every engineer has a responsibility to pass on their knowledge and the benefit of their experience to the next generation. Those of us in a position to make decisions at a corporate level can ensure our companies have this philosophy at their core. At Scott Bennett Associates we have always taken this responsibility seriously and as a result we sponsor staff at universities and colleges, support CPD activities and have a proactive approach to mentoring. This is how the industry will produce the young engineers of the future.

Stuart Dillett Managing Director Land Engineering (Scotland) Ltd What work are you most proud of ?

Our belief is that we bring expertise to our environment.

This could be understanding our clients’ aspirations, such as maximised life cycle and reduced maintenance costs, or developing stunning landscaping schemes.

We have been privileged to be engaged on so many varied projects which have allowed us to demonstrate such expertise and it would be wrong to single out one project, whether it be improvement of public realm, construction of civil engineering projects, restoration of listed buildings or construction of gardens within our stately homes. These are all projects that we take great pride in and get satisfaction from. What gives us most pride however is when our work is recognised by the public and our wider stakeholders as genuinely improving the environment they live and work in.

What has been your company’s contribution to the wider profession?

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guarantees and warranties. To allow us to do this we believe we are unique in retaining in-house services in both technical and architectural design, which we can deploy to meet our customer’s needs. Moreover, we do not just lead in a technical sense, we hold a direct labour force of 415 people, bringing accountability and consistency for quality. A good proportion of our in-house employees have joined us through Community Benefits programmes, where we provide real, sustainable, opportunities through job creation and skill development which we believe is unequalled in our sector.

What can be done to nurture skills?

The skills shortage is the single greatest threat to the ongoing development of our industry today. Employers are finding it harder to seek out, recruit and train the people required to deliver our current and future projects. A lack of new recruits with appropriate skills and new ideas will stifle innovation when we need it most. We need to make our industry and the careers it offers a more attractive proposition, communicating to young people that it offers a wide range of occupations, from site trades through to professional positions. Otherwise it will not be sustainable in the long term. People working in construction build our Places – for living, working and leisure - something they should take great pride in. What a pleasure to pass an amazing bridge, nature reserve, building, civic space or congestion-reducing roadway and say, “I was part of that”. We need to ensure our people are recognised for improving the quality of our environment and, as such, our daily lives; that their skills are valued and they are treated with respect and consideration.

Colin Hamilton Senior Partner Max Fordham What has been your company’s contribution to the wider profession?

Max Fordham is very proud to be celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2016. The practice began in the front room of Max’s London home in 1966 and has since grown to more than 220 partners and staff across five offices.

Our Edinburgh office was established 14 years ago and has worked on many Scottish projects in that time, from landmarks such as the National Museum of Scotland and the Theatre Royal Glasgow to the less celebrated but equally impressive.

Our approach to a project is the same no matter the scale or the budget – we bring buildings to life with

beautiful engineering. Our portfolio includes the Doolan Prize-winning National Museum of Scotland, the 2010 Stirling Prize-winning MAXXI Museum in Rome and the recently completed extension to London’s Tate Modern.

In 2012 Max was recognised by Building Design magazine as one of the top ten leaders in sustainability in the UK. He was pioneering sustainability before anyone had given it a name, and it’s a philosophy that still informs everything we do today.

The Practice has won the Queen’s Award for sustainability and Max himself also won the Prince Phillip Prize for Design, the first engineer to do so. We have worked with some of the world’s best architects – organisations like Zaha Hadid Architects, Herzog & de Meuron, and Hoskins Architects – on some of the most significant buildings.

Along the way we have been staunch advocates of the importance of integrating environmental design at the earliest point in the design process. Rather than a ‘bolt-on’ response to an architectural expression, Max Fordham’s approach is to ensure that sustainability is ‘designed in’ form the start, with a clear view of how the occupants of a building might use it.

Our engineers are trained in mechanical and electrical engineering, and building physics, to integrate these disciplines through all stages of design development. From concept design to project handover and post-occupancy evaluation, the result is robust and elegant engineering solutions.

As competition for the earth’s resources increases, as the impacts of environmental degradation become more evident, and as technology exerts an ever-greater influence on our lives, the role of the engineering sector becomes more important.

If we are to confront the challenges that the future presents, engineers need to become more vocal and more prominent. From the perspective of environmental engineering such as that undertaken by Max Fordham, the need exists to broaden our influence and ensure that engineers have a voice in the wider debate.

Where once the engineer’s lot was ‘pipes and wires’, now it encompasses everything from façade performance and acoustics to building physics and sustainability. In essence, everything that impacts on the internal environment of a building and its performance. But we must go further.

Undertaking research to push design boundaries - to question the status quo - is central to the ethos of Max Fordham as a practice. We’ve established an in-house research and innovation team - MAX:R+I - to drive our learning in the fields of environmental design, building systems, resource use and experimental architecture.

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undertake particularly novel work without burdening a client with undue risk or cost.

Likewise, our Light + Air team expands the remit of the environmental engineer. Born of a desire to combine the ideas, inventions and curiosities that we are continuously exploring in our projects, the Light + Air team helps architects and clients develop buildings that are low energy users but still comfortable to inhabit. By relying on energy– and maintenance–intensive systems only when we really have to, we can focus on passive design, natural ventilation, daylight and mass. Our aim is to simply fill a building with light and air.

Technology will have a paradigm-shifting impact on engineering. One of the innovations we have been looking at is the potential for virtual tours around our 3D models using smartphones and more sophisticated Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality headsets. We are particularly interested in how this might interface with the auralisation techniques our Acoustics team have developed to give a fully immersive experience.

Do you want to see engineers shoulder a greater design role?

This question is absolutely central to our approach to design. At its best we see the design team as a genuinely collaborative group where each member brings their expertise to the process. The architect leads, and that is something we are very happy with.

Directed by one of our Senior Partners, our project teams bring experience and commitment to deliver buildings which meet our clients’ needs and respect the architect’s vision. We engage with the design process as early as possible to maximise the environmental considerations. We have always cared deeply about using our engineering know-how to deliver and run better, more energy-efficient buildings. We believe early collaboration results in better buildings for people and the environment.

What can be done to nurture skills?

Recent publicity has indicated that the government has recognised the increasing engineering skills shortage in the UK. Recognising the problem is the first step to solving it.

Much must be done to increase awareness amongst students of all ages to the possibilities of a career in engineering. This is especially true of girls and young women, as females are starkly underrepresented in the industry. From Max Fordham’s point of view, we have a far higher than industry-average number of women working in engineering roles at the Practice.

In terms of nurturing our talent, our approach differs from that of conventional environmental building

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services engineers. Each member of our team is trained in electrical and mechanical engineering, environmental design and building physics. This training takes place in-house, creating an integrated understanding that considers the whole building. It’s the way Max trained his team and it’s an approach that has endured.

Gillian Cooke Director Will Rudd Davidson What work are you most proud of?

Working at Will Rudd Davidson I have had a diverse portfolio of work and this means that my proudest achievements are similarly diverse. Our most recent completion of the walk through glass tunnel for the Tiger Tracks exhibit at Edinburgh Zoo is breath-taking when you get up close and personal with the Sumatran Tigers. At the other end of the spectrum, I enjoy the challenges that refurbishment projects bring. For example, the refurbishment of the existing hangars at East Fortune for the National Museum of Flight has made the hangars fit for purpose in the 21st Century and the amazing structure is on display as well as the exhibits.

Do you want to see engineers shoulder a greater design role?

Will Rudd Davidson is keen to embrace the collaborative approach to design. I believe that working together as a team from the outset of the project allows us to better understand the client requirements. I would like to see greater input from engineers earlier in the project to allow the architectural, as well as M&E vision, to be more seamlessly integrated into the design programme.

Will Rudd Davidson empower our engineers to be confident and approachable at all stages of the design process and are pleased to work collaboratively with all members of the design team.

What can be done to nurture skills?

The nurturing of our team and their skills is key to the successful development of our company and the delivery of our projects. Will Rudd Davidson are dedicated to ensuring that our staff feel healthy and happy at work as well as challenged and rewarded.

We have developed a set of values which allow us to demonstrate our approach and commitment to our staff. These values are the foundations which we use to develop both the technical and personal aspects of our team. We achieve this by supporting technical study but also using biannual reviews to discuss both personal and technical goals.

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124-125 Princes St, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 226 3331 Email: enquiries@harleyhaddow.com Web: www.harleyhaddow.com Twitter: @harleyhaddow Principal Contacts: Marc McLuskey, Director Mechanical & Electrical marc.mcluskey@harleyhaddow.com Colin Tait, Director Civil & Structural colin.tait@harleyhaddow.com Year of Incorporation: 1950 Total no. of staff: 100

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Harley Haddow is an award-winning engineering consultancy with over 66 years’ experience across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, energy and environmental engineering. Our integrated approach delivers innovative and sustainable solutions. As one of the country’s largest independent consultancies, we pride ourselves on buildable, efficient and cutting-edge designs. We call it Engineering Excellence.

Recent Projects: Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation Henry Moore Foundation, Hertfordshire Mackintosh Building, Glasgow School of Art Isle of Harris Distillery University College London Hospitals Proton Beam Therapy Centre Raploch Regeneration, Stirling Murchison House, University of Edinburgh Parkview, Dundee 100 West George Street, Glasgow Selected Awards: 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh RICS Building Conservation 2015 GIA Design Commendation 2014 Civic Trust Commendation (Scotland) 2014 Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, University of Edinburgh BREEAM Outstanding Rating (1st refurbishment project in Scotland to receive this rating) 2014 RICS Award for Building Conservation 2014 Scottish Design Awards – Education Project

Parkview, Dundee Client: Whiteburn Developments M&E Services Refurbishment and redevelopment of a former school to provide a combination of flatted and mews residences alongside a new-build development of townhouses and complete site infrastructure and utility service renewal.

50 George Square Client: University of Edinburgh M&E Services and C&S Services Complex refurbishment comprising extensive alterations and new build structures to adapt the building to meet 21st century needs. This multi-phased project presented complex city-centre location and logistical challenges and the buildings remained live throughout.

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Suite 4A, 45 Finnieston Street Glasgow G3 3UJ Tel: 0345 504 0001 Email: info@landengineering.co.uk Web: www.landengineering.co.uk Year of Incorporation: 1980 Total no. of staff: 415 Principal contact: Sandra Goldie

Oban Waterfront Public Realm Oban is the main service centre for Scotland’s West Highlands and Islands.

Argyll and Bute Council is committed to investing in Oban’s key tourism and business infrastructure to build the appeal of the town and overcome perceptions of remoteness.

The public realm improvements on the Oban waterfront, carried out by Land Engineering, extend along Oban’s esplanade from Station Square ferry terminal, along Queens Park Place and George Street (A85 Trunk Road).

Works included the excavation of existing surfaces, utility services redirection and the installation of new linear drainage, natural stone paving, asphalt road surface, feature planting and a dual purpose retaining wall.

The main visual impact of the work is the paving along Queens Park Place and George Street which consists of Magma

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Granite and Italian Porphyry natural stone violet mix. Station Square, which is adjacent to the ferry terminal, is a flexible space, used for occasional events and markets. The square has been finished with alternate bands of resin bound silver grey and natural buff granite aggregate.

Heritage style LED sea wall lighting and festoon lighting along the esplanade completed the works.

The main challenge in delivering the works was in managing the logistics and effective public interface to deliver the works safely and provide continued access to and around the town. With 200,000 people per month coming off the ferry, the site teams were constantly monitoring protection measures around the site. Good co-operation with CalMac assisted smooth operations, particularly around works at the terminal.

A programme of community updates was provided and the Oban Times and Oban FM reported regular progress news, ensuring the community was kept informed throughout.

Land Engineering is a £40m per annum civil engineering contractor. Well known for delivering award winning landscaping and public realm projects, during 2016 a large proportion of the company’s work has come from civil engineering works, road construction and stone masonry restoration projects, demonstrating the company’s capacity and breadth of capability. In addition to its Projects work, the company has two other business streams; Planned Maintenance and Responsive Works for managed estates. These services range from providing condition surveys and estate management recommendations, through design, to maintenance, management and reinstatement of hard and soft landscaping surfaces.

Recent Projects: đƫ Cathkin Relief Road đƫ East Calder Cemetery đƫ Circus Place & Queen Street Edinburgh carriageway setts đƫ Chamber Street, Edinburgh, footway plaza đƫ Oban Waterfront Public Realm đƫ Lomond Shores Public Realm đƫ Pacific Quay, Glasgow, Public Realm đƫ University of Edinburgh McEwan Hall restoration đƫ Double Row New Lanark restoration đƫ Refurbishment of Falkirk Town Centre Steeple BALI Awards: đƫ New Dumbarton Cemetery đƫ Rouken Glen Walled Garden, East Renfrewshire đƫ Dumfries House Maze đƫ Burns Statue Square Public Realm, Dumfries đƫ Diagonal Walkway, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games đƫ Bridgegate Public Realm, Irvine

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Exchange Place 3 3 Semple Street Edinburgh EH3 8BL Tel: +44 (0)131 476 6001 Fax: +44 (0)20 7482 0329 Twitter handle: @MaxFordhamLLP Principal Contact(s): Colin Hamilton Year of Incorporation: 1966 No. of total staff: 220 We create beautiful engineering. We engineer air, light, sound and energy to bring buildings to life.

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Recent Projects: Switch House at Tate Modern, London; Oriam National Performance Centre for Sport, Scotland; Royal Museum Edinburgh, new galleries, Scotland; Theatre Royal Glasgow, Scotland.

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The transformation of the 19th century, Category A-listed Theatre Royal Glasgow, included the remodelling and refurbishment of the existing building and construction of a foyer space.

The existing auditorium suffered from overheating, draughts and poor ventilation. Our challenge was to improve comfort conditions while allowing performances to continue during construction work. We designed a new high efficiency ventilation system with heat recovery, mechanical cooling, improved controls and air distribution.

Dramatic daylighting throughout the new foyer reduces the need for any artificial lighting. All building services are carefully integrated into the historic fabric and complement the architecture of the new foyer. The new energy efficient building services and controls provide healthy, comfortable environments for audiences and performers alike.

The National Museum of Scotland houses priceless collections, from ancient artefacts to contemporary displays.

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Morgan Sindall Professional Services Trilogy One, 11 Woodhall, Eurocentral, Holytown, Motherwell ML1 4YT (with other offices in London, Heathrow, Manchester, Stratford-upon-Avon and Basel, Switzerland) Tel: 01698 738600 Email: robbie.mckillop@morgansindall.com Web: www.professionalservices. morgansindall.com Twitter: @morgansindallps Principal Contact(s): Robbie McKillop, Sector Director – Public Sector; Andy Gotts, Director – Civil and Structural, and Regional Manager for Scotland Year of Incorporation: 2007 No. of total staff: 572

Eastwood Health and Care Centre Appointed by HubWest Scotland, Morgan Sindall Professional Services (MSPS), the multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy, provided civil and structural services for the new Eastwood Health and Care Centre in East Renfrewshire. They joined a design team led by Hoskins Architects.

A Scottish Futures Trust reference project, the centre integrates a number of services under one roof, providing the local community with state of the art health and care facilities.

The new facility maximises the use of space through an longspan steel framed superstructure that reduces the structural zone, providing the NHS with a modern, open plan layout, further flexibility and a light, spacious entrance atrium. In addition the concrete floor system offers excellent acoustic performance, providing exceptional patient privacy.

MSPS brought sustainability principles to the design through the sensitive ground modelling solutions employed, minimising the amount of material to be removed from the site. The building achieved high sustainability targets of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC B+.

The project has been a great success; it represents a step change in the delivery of health and care services within the local community and acts as a benchmark to inform the development of health and care centres design across Scotland.

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Morgan Sindall Professional Services is a sustainable engineering and design consultancy specialising in complex infrastructure, process and built environments.

The business offers engineering and design consultancy across the full project life cycle, with cost and risk reduced by applying technical expertise in a fully BIM compliant environment.

Morgan Sindall Professional Services is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of c. £2.4 billion and which operates through five divisions of construction and infrastructure, fit out, affordable housing, urban regeneration and investments.

Recent Projects: St Ninian’s Primary School, Perth & Kinross Council HQ Refurbishment and Alterations, SSE HVDC Training Centre Cumbernauld.

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Peter Brett Associates 160 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2HG 0141 352 2360 Exchange Place 3, 3 Semple Street, Edinburgh EH3 8BL 0131 297 7010 Email: glasgow@peterbrett.com edinburgh@peterbrett.com Web: www.peterbrett.com Twitter: @peterbrettllp Principal Contacts: Dougie McDonald - Partner in Charge, Rab Taylor - Director of Structural Engineering, Alyn Gilmour - Director of Civil Engineering, Thomas Brady - Director of Environmental Design & Building Services Year of Incorporation: 1966 No. of total staff: 700 As an independent consulting practice of engineers, planners and project managers, PBA provides trusted advice to create value from land and buildings owned or operated by our clients. Working together, we have delivered some of the most ambitious, profitable and resilient schemes in the UK and Europe.

Established for 50 years, we provide the full breadth of multi-disciplinary services, including: đƫ 0.1 01. (ƫĒƫ %2%(ƫ *#%*!!.%*# đƫ *2%.+*)!*0 (ƫ !/%#*ƫĒƫ 1%( %*#ƫ !.2% !/ đƫ !+0! $*% (ƫĒƫ !+ġ!*2%.+*)!*0 (ƫ !.2% !/ đƫ . */,+.0ƫ ( **%*#Čƫ + !((%*#ƫ * ƫ Engineering đƫ ( **%*#ƫĒƫ !2!(+,)!*0ƫ +*+)% / Recent Projects: đƫ /0ƫ +0$% *ƫ +))1*%05ƫ +/,%0 (ƫĒƫ +5 (ƫ %* 1.#$ƫ ),1/ƫ ! !2!(+,)!*0/ đƫ +* ( ƫ +* ( ƫ +1/!Čƫ ( /#+3 đƫ 2% ƫ 1//!((ƫ ((Čƫ *%2!./%05ƫ+"ƫ 0ƫ * .!3/ƫ đƫ .%* !//ƫ (!4 * . ƫ 5!ƫ 2%(%+* đƫ /(!ƫ+"ƫ .. *ƫ %/0%((!.5 đƫ +((!#!( * /ƫ 01 !*0ƫ +1/%*#Čƫ ( /#+3 đƫ 44+*ƫ %0!ƫ !2!(+,)!*0ƫ .+&! 0Čƫ +3(%*#ƫ Ĩ !/0ƫ 1* .0+*/$%.!Ě/ƫ %05ƫ ! (ƫ,.+&! 0ĩ đƫ ƫ 5/0!)/ƫ.! !2!(+,)!*0ƫ+"ƫ %/$+,0+* đƫ 52+0/ƫ $ /!/ƫĂġćƫ ! !2!(+,)!*0Čƫ Edinburgh đƫ %*ƫ % . .5ƫ !"1. %/$)!*0Čƫ *%2!./%05ƫ+"ƫ Edinburgh

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PBA was founded on providing consulting engineering services within the built environment. Since then, our approach has developed to focus on creating sustainable, profitable and resilient schemes for our clients.

Our extensive portfolio covers a wide range of high-profile buildings, including commercial offices and retail, universities, schools, residential, industrial and mixed-use urban regeneration schemes.

Our civil, structural and M&E services provide clients with a holistic approach towards solving complex building challenges.

Supported by knowledge in planning, transport, geotechnical and environmental services, we are able to provide clients with a seamless service from the initial feasibility stage through to the design and construction phases. We understand the importance of building performance, its impact on whole life cost and its contribution towards sustainability objectives. We use the latest technology, including Revit 3D, to bring together integrated designs which add value through the design and delivery process.

We have a regional spread of offices with a depth of technical skills across the UK. In Scotland, we operate from our main offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow with a local presence in the Highlands.

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Scotframe Timber Engineering Limited Inverurie Business Park, Souterford Avenue Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 0ZJ Top: Passivhaus nursery Left: O’Grady’s self build

Fax: 01467 624255 Tel: 01467 624440 Web: www.scotframetimberengineering.co.uk Web: www.scotframe.co.uk Twitter: @scotframe Facebook: scotframetimberframe Principal Contact: Bob Edwards M.D. Employees: 165 Turnover: £35M+

Scotframe plays vital role in first Passivhaus nursery building in a Scottish university Scotframe, one of the UK’s most technically advanced timber engineering companies, were chosen to supply the main structural components of the first fully certified Passivhaus (Passive House) building in a Scottish university.

Scotframe supplied factory insulated Val-U-Therm® exterior wall panels and roof cassettes which are well in excess of most existing thermal performance standards. One of the most significant keys to Passivhaus standards is the level of airtightness, which requires a continuous, tight building envelope.

The Scotframe panels achieved a figure considerably lower in terms of air changes per hour than those actually specified for Passivhaus requirements.

The project, carried out by Hybrid Build Solutions, was a collaboration between Scotframe and Glulam of Inverurie, which provides solutions using Glulam/CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) engineered structures. The Val-U-Therm® system alongside the Glulam frames helped substantially in achieving the extremely high levels of thermal and airtightness performance.

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A study in light and space, looking out to the beautiful slopes of Bennachie The most immediately attractive feature of the O’Grady’s self build project is the bold and adventurous use of glass. The central section of two and a half storeys has windows from ground to apex. The living area has glass walls on three sides and more windows on the roof.

The other crucial decision was to specify Scotframe’s unique Val-UTherm® closed panel timber frame building system with it’s industryleading insulation, energy efficiency and airtightness performance properties.

Mrs O’Grady said: “Our architect had worked with Scotframe before and told us about the factory injected insulated panels. They do everything that was promised. This is without a doubt the warmest house I have ever lived in. Scotframe were very easy to work with and I can’t speak highly enough of their Val-U-Therm® timber frame systems. They have really lived up to both their reputation and our expectations.”

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 and sales agents in Paignton and West Sussex.

Scotframe manufacture Val-U-Therm® the class leading factory injected PU closed panel timber frame wall, roof and floor system Val-U-Therm®.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 Recent Projects: Many and varied including Aberdeen University Nursery, Falklands Housing, Falklands Infant School, BRE Innovation Park, Ravenscraig, Council Offices Shetland and a whole lot more.

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Scott Bennett Associates Glasgow Orion House, 7 the Oval, Nova Business Park, G3 1AP Tel: 0141 558 3255 Dunfermline No 19 South Castle Drive, Carnegie Campus, KY11 8PD Tel: 0138 362 7537 Email: rstorey@sbag2.com g.bayne@sbascotland.com Web: www.sbascotland.com Principal contact: Robert Storey Managing Director, Glasgow Year incorporated: 1976 Total Number of staff: 60 Committed to collaborative working.

Our core principal is to communicate effectively within the project team so that our expertise is used to maximum effect. Over the years we have built up and maintained a reputation for providing a high quality service with well trained, experienced and professional staff, who are willing to be proactive at all stages in the projects that we undertake. We believe that it is this approach to engineering design that allows us to deliver both innovative and cost effective solutions for our clients.

Recent Projects: đƫ Sighthill Regeneration – Glasgow Housing Association đƫ Barrhead Leisure Hub – East Renfrewshire Council đƫ Scottish Veterans Centre – SVHA đƫ Stay City Hotel , York – Scot Sheridan

Awards (last 3 years): đƫ đƫ đƫ đƫ đƫ đƫ

Saltire Awards - 2013, 2014, 2015 Scottish Property Awards - 2014, 2015 GIA Awards - 2013 RICS Awards - 2013, 2015 Scottish Home Awards - 2013 Herald Property Awards - 2013, 2014

đƫ Homes for Scotland Award – 2016 đƫ IH Award – 2015

Top: Lennoxtown Community Hub Right: Scottish Veterans Centre

Lennoxtown Community Hub This project was commissioned by East Dunbartonshire Council and delivered through Hub West Scotland.

The new building brings East Dunbartonshire Council, library, leisure and cultural services under one roof. There are also healthcare services - including GP surgeries - in conjunction with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The building was constructed in steel frame with a metal stud infill and is supported on piled foundations.

Scottish Veterans Centre This project was highly commended by the Saltire Society and provides a range of facilities for veterans including 30 flats together with a specialised support facility by Scottish Veterans Housing Association.

This includes training and education rooms, resident common rooms, training kitchen and Café , residents gym and audio visual room.

The building was constructed mainly in timber frame and has a saw tooth roof feature which is achieved by the introduction of steel framing.

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Will Rudd Davidson Ltd 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

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Principal Contacts: Gus Roxburgh in Edinburgh & Brian Walker in Glasgow Year of Incorporation: 1982 No. of Total Staff: 53

James Gillespie’s High School, Edinburgh This £35.0m project involves the staged demolition of the existing 1960s school buildings, whilst maintaining the Grade A listed Bruntsfield House structure. The new buildings will then be constructed in phases, whilst the school is still in use.

Initially our appointment was on a traditional basis for City of Edinburgh Council, then the project was allocated to Hub South East and WRD progressed on a Design & Build basis with Morrison Construction. The project aim is to improve and extend the existing run down and inefficient High School facilities by replacement with a new campus.

The redevelopment of James Gillespie’s Campus included a new building dedicated to the Performing Arts including Music, Media Studies and Drama. This would allow the existing music department to relocate from the historic ‘Bruntsfield House’ building at the centre of the campus.

Rooms were equipped with high-rated acoustically insulating partitioning and careful detailing at ceilings, service penetrations, doors and windows, with penetration of the acoustic compartments minimised. Roofs were equipped with anti-drumming membranes and acoustic insulation. Floor slab and ceilings were assessed for their acoustic transmission characteristics. The auditorium was designed with complex geometry in order to provide good acoustic characteristics.

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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 Con-sulting Structural and Civil Engineers, with a staff of over 50.

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.

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