Macleod Construction
Driving Lessons for Apprentices
During the pandemic it was hard for young people to obtain driving lessons and tests. Therefore there was a huge backlog of young apprentices not able to progress this. In order to help them, this contractor has teamed up with Developing Young Workforce and the Mid Argyll Youth Development Services where funding was available for driving lessons. By helping apprentices...
Responding to Social Media to Protect Wildlife
On this project they received notification via social media from local residents that deer had been spotted on site. Quick to action, the manager was alerted and they went straight to site to undertake checks. A full check of the site and perimeter fencing was undertaken to ensure that it was secure and that the animals could not come to...
Helping the Community Light up for Christmas
Across Argyll and Bute, the project team have worked with community groups and other local businesses to support putting up christmas trees and christmas lights. Given the challenges of 2020, this seemed more important than ever. In Dunbeg, the community council asked for the contractor to provide a cherry picker and labour to help put the lights on their Christmas...
Sustainable Approach to Timber Frame Manufacturing
The project team used advanced timber frame manufacturing techniques to ensure a sustainable approach to building new homes. For their Dunbeg Housing site where they are building 300 homes, they have adapted their manufacturing approach to ensure the most efficient, sustainable and community focused approach possible. Given the size of the project, they have installed temporary factories at the development...
Providing Pathways for the Community
In the area surrounding a large development in Oban, there has been a long standing issue with a lack of pedestrian pathways from the Dunbeg Village to safely access the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) campus and different parts of the area for walks. Before works on site started, pedestrians would have to use a section of main roadway...
Humpback Whale Rescue
On this project they received a call during a progress meeting with reports of a stranded 40ft humpback whale in Dunstaffnage Bay, which is just metres from the site and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) Park. SAMS staff and students joined rescuers from British Diver Marine Life Rescue, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard...
Community Timber Recycling
The project team have worked with the community to recycle timber more effectively. They strive to reduce wastage from site and improve on prefabrication techniques, however there is always an element of unused materials generated from site works. Rather than transporting clean timber material offsite for recycling, they set up a local recycling station offering the material to the local...
