Holmes Miller supports Glasgow Institute of Architects

Tim Gray, director at architectural firm Holmes Miller, has been appointed president of the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA). Tim assumed the mantle at the...
RIAS president Karen Anderson

RIAS backs payment reforms that ‘protect suppliers without destabilising contracts’

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on tackling poor payment practices, urging for...

BDP outlines role in landmark mixed-use scheme

BDP has revealed how it has helped complete the delivery of phase one of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Working with client Nuveen...

Architecture practice secures government-backed loan to help mitigate Covid impact

AWARD-winning architecture practice 3DReid has secured a loan from Barclays through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Acquired in anticipation of a potential contraction...

Design team wanted for £10m Camphill School works

CAMPHILL School Aberdeen (CSA) is to appoint a design team to deliver a £10 million capital investment development over two of its campuses. A competitive...

Can we trust governments, and ourselves, to address industry’s climate concerns?

By Alasdair Rankin, managing director of Aitken Turnbull architects   As we hopefully begin to emerge from one devastating global crisis, we are able to see...

A natural choice: HLM designs future learning spaces

DESIGN and architecture practice, HLM, has utilised biophilic designs to transform existing teaching classrooms throughout the University of Glasgow campus. The firm said that with...
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RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...

Bracewell makes strategic investment in Gould Singleton Architects

STIRLING-based Bracewell has announced a strategic investment in Gould Singleton Architects. The architectural practice said the investment in the Midlands-based firm will expand its reach...

BDP returns to Edinburgh following Pattern Design acquisition

ARCHITECTURE practice BDP has opened a new studio at Thirlestane Road in Edinburgh city centre. The business said the move forms part of its acquisition...

Evolution of ‘warrior ideology’ shown in Perth construction find

ARCHAEOLOGISTS from the University of Aberdeen have recreated images of a figure found on a Pictish stone discovered during the construction of the A9/A85...

“Dynamic” £110m UWS campus opens to students

THE £110 million University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus at Hamilton International Technology Park has opened its doors to students. Designed by Mosaic,...

Architects reappointed to NHS SBS framework

NORR Consultants has announced it has been reappointed to the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services Framework. The architecture practice, which has three offices in Scotland,...

Strong Scottish shortlist revealed for RIAS/RIBA Awards 2015

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 24 strong shortlist for its 2015 awards. The judging panel for this year, chaired by...

RIBA workload trends research shows ‘first glimpse of positivity’

THE RIBA Future Trends Workload Index rose to +3 in July - up from -17 in June and a major step forward after four...

Design plans submitted for Glasgow mental health facility

KEPPIE Design has announced a detailed design proposal has been submitted for Stobhill Mental Health Estate. Appointed by hub West Scotland to deliver the project...
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ABC white paper urges government to establish framework for circular construction transition

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has produced a white paper that identifies 'significant change' is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net...
Nominations sought for next RIAS president

Nominations sought for next RIAS president

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has opened the call for nominations for its 2025 elections, which will result in a new...

Threesixty Architecture to help develop ‘transformative’ Fort William masterplan

THREESIXTY Architecture has been appointed to assist in developing a 'transformative' masterplan for Fort William's town centre. The creation of the masterplan is a collaborative...
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RIAS secures government funding for Ukraine reconstruction research

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has secured grant funding from the Scottish Government to research the opportunities and implications of practicing...