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As you’d expect, SELECT is taking a keen interest in the technology of tomorrow, including the benefits that robotics could bring to construction. Here, our expert guest Matthew Paton, Associate Impact Manager, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation(BE-ST), outlines the potential impact from a traditional skills perspective “Will robots take my job?” is a question often asked by those working in traditional skills and particularly by those in construction. This question i

Winning the contract to work on Edinburgh’s Camera Obscura has meant new challenges for the team at SELECT Member firm Aeron Electrical, but it’s proved to be an unusual and fascinating project Winning the periodic inspection and testing (PI&T) contract for Edinburgh’s iconic Camera Obscura & World of Illusions attraction has given the team at SELECT Member firm Aeron Electrical a new perspective on electrical work. Unfortunately for them, there’s no time for fun with the min

SELECT Member firm John Noble Electrical reveals how it’s taking advantage of technology and embracing new ways of working to move its operations online and streamline the business The world is changing and SELECT Member firm John Noble Electrical is changing with it. According to Director Alasdair Noble it’s on a journey that has seen most of the company’s back office functions go digital. He said: “The nature of our industry has been evolving over time with the introduction

Our inaugural President’s Lunch brought 100 industry colleagues together to see a ‘human tornado’ collect our Lifetime Achievement Award

Industry decision-makers shared their ideas and insight about the issues affecting our sector at SELECT’s first Professionals’ Day

SELECT membership has been a boost to the Facilities Management team at St Andrews’ most famous institution as they deal with one of their busiest times in memory When golfing legend Jack Nicklaus received his honorary citizen award at St Andrews in July in recognition of his achievements and outstanding service to the sport, the town’s Younger Hall was packed with other golf legends, civic dignitaries, fans and the world’s media. Behind the scenes, but doing a vital job to m

SELECT Member Michael McKenna spends his Saturday afternoons playing for Arbroath FC. Last season was memorable for the club and for the midfielder, who’s hoping for a repeat in 2022/23 When the new football season kicked off in July SELECT Member Michael McKenna was hoping it would be another one to remember. A full-time electrician, Michael also plays part-time with Arbroath FC. In 2021-22 they were within two points of becoming the first part-time club to get promoted to S

In the first of two features on sporting sparkies, we go toe-to-toe with the SELECT Member who’s making his boxing comeback while still running his own business SELECT Branch Officer Chris Liddell is hoping to set sparks flying after returning to professional boxing following eight years out of the ring. As well as running his own firm and being 3rd Representative for the Lanarkshire Branch, the electrician has revived his bantamweight career at the age of 29. Chris has alrea