Lessons learned through lockdown could rebuild the future of construction
By Kevin Reid, chief executive of the Cruden Group
AS the construction industry begins its journey through the restart plan, we consider how lockdown has...
Digital is keeping pace in Scotland’s retrofit race
Mohannad Altabbal, senior customer success manager at Graphisoft, explains how the use of digital tools can help Scotland realise its retrofit ambitions
THE latest Scottish...
Progress on the RICS Conflict Avoidance Process
Len Bunton, a dispute resolution specialist and chair of the recently assembled working group of Scottish construction industry stakeholders seeking to explore and encourage...
9 bid trends for 2019
By Andrew Morrison, managing director of AM Bid
It’s a brave person who would confidently state what 2019 will bring! While no-one can be certain...
Building for a greener future
By Kevin Reid, chief executive of the Cruden Group
IN the 2018-2019 financial year more new homes were built in Scotland than at any time...
How tomorrow’s homes will incorporate green energy solutions
By Hazel Davies, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director
PROGRESS is often subtle, and it’s only with hindsight that we realise how far we’ve come....
Let’s get together
Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP, explains why our workplace environments must adapt quicker, following a shift in post-pandemic working patterns
With more people...
‘There’s never been a better time to use wood products’
David Sulman of the Scottish Timber Trade Association provides an update on developments in engineered timber products
WHILST wood may be one of the oldest...
Key workers have nowhere to stay – and it’s threatening services in our communities
By Jenny Davies, associate director, Scottish Futures Trust
Key workers are an integral part of our communities – from caring for our grandparents, teaching our...
Funding challenges remain, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
It’s well known that we are in the middle of a housing crisis; high prices and funding...
Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’
Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...
Social value schemes find their place in company environmental strategies
Kobir Ahamed, sustainability manager at commercial roofing firm BriggsAmasco, says social value schemes are finding their place in environmental strategies
INITIATING a social value strategy...
Big props to recorded load monitoring data
Ajay Nagah, engineering & major projects manager – ground shoring, at Altrad RMD Kwikform, explains how the use of historic data and digital virtual...
High-rise health and safety: mitigating risk with formwork safety screens
Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses how temporary works can improve health and safety for site operatives working on high-rise projects
THE...
Scotland should focus on building communities, not just homes
By Neil McKay, MD of Urban Union
A new report released by housing and social research charities demonstrates that not only could the construction of...
The future of renting? Giving more to tenants than expected
By Ellie Campbell, freelance content writer and campaign manager for Vertus
THERE is a notable change happening in the rental market here in Scotland...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week ends, but the work must go on
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
AS Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 comes to a close, our work in devising ways to...
Why a more considered approach is key to decarbonising UK housing
By Zander Muego, partner at Thomas & Adamson
The importance of decarbonisation is becoming increasingly well understood. As all industries look at how they can...
Waste not, want not
By Phil Sutton, founder, Duraproducts
THIS year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWRR) takes place from 16-24 November and its campaign theme is ‘reduce, reuse,...
Time-bar law review could widen long-term risks
Florinda Soldani, an Aberdeen-based senior associate in Dentons’ Dispute Resolution team, tells Project Scotland of the potential implications for the construction industry if changes...
