30th October 2019
A quick roundup of news and blog posts from around the web from members of the Chamber:
Arch Henderson LLP – Engineering Project of the Year
The Dublin Ro-Ro Jetty Project, delivered by Arch Henderson LLP and partners, has been shortlisted for the ‘Engineering Project of the Year’ at the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2019.
Arch Henderson LLP – Into the New Millennium
Arch Henderson continue their history of the company over the past 100 years with a look at their work in the 21st Century
Caithness Voluntary Group – Magic Little Grants
Small charities and community groups that are either in their first year of operation or have an annual income of under £250,000 are being offered the chance to apply for a grant of £500
Caithness Voluntary Group – One minute survey
Caithness Voluntary Group are seeking feedback to enable the support they deliver to be even better.
Caithness Voluntary Group – Still time to grab a grant for 2019
Action Earth grants are still available to any group of volunteers carrying out practical environmental improvements or wildlife habitat creation in their local green spaces.
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd – Dounreay supplier day looks at clean-up opportunities
Dounreay’s latest supplier information day, hosted jointly with companies appointed to its decommissioning services framework, has proved popular with companies from around the UK.
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd – Japanese nuclear industry bosses to learn lessons from multi-million-pound Dounreay decommissioning project
A Highland councillor has forged links with Japanese nuclear industry bosses to share knowledge of the multi-million pound Dounreay decommissioning project.
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd – Supply chain day September 2019
Dunnet Bay Distillers – Spooky Halloween Drinks
Join Dunnet Bay Distillers on 1 November for a spooky fireside cocktail.
Go Golspie! Development Trust – Golspie YMCA building – have your say!
Impact Hub Inverness with CH Architecture has been commissioned by Go Golspie to produce a feasibility study and business plan to assess the suitability of the YMCA building for conversion to a community-owned building.
Highland Council – Council appoints Executive Chief Officers
The Highland Council has announced two more appointments to new posts of Executive Chief Officer as part of the Council’s redesign programme.
Highland Council – Highland Council Cuts 800,000+ Miles With Enterprise Car Club
The Highland Council has reduced its annual business mileage by more than 825,000 miles and made cost savings in excess of £400,000 in the first 12 months since introducing Enterprise Car Club
Highland Council – Highland schools continue to make the grade in delivery of school sport
A record number of Scottish schools including 20 from Highland have received a prestigious award from sportscotland in recognition of their commitment to putting sport at the heart of the school ethos.
Mackays Hotel – Halloween in the Highlands
A guide to Highland Halloween traditions from the Mackays Hotel team.
Scrabster Harbour Trust – Weekly Update 25 October 2019
All the latest from Scrabster Harbour Trust.
SNC-Lavalin (Atkins) – Atkins and the Institution of Engineering and Technology launch digital twin guide
Atkins and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) have launched a new report to answer fundamental questions about the opportunities, benefits, challenges and risks of digital twins.
SNC-Lavalin (Atkins) – Atkins to provide engineering and technical services as part of the Technical Support Alliance at Hinkley Point C
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by NNB GenCo to provide engineering and technical services to the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power plant.
Together Travel – Welcome to Together Travel Luxury Holiday Cottages
This is just a short roundup of stories we’ve spotted over the past week. We are always keen to promote good news and events on our members’ behalf, so contact us today if you’ve got something to share!