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Funding will support a construction innovation revolution – but we need industry’s help

By Stephen Good, chief executive, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre THE importance of the construction industry to the Scottish economy can be demonstrated with a few...

Five construction themes for 2021

By Stephen Good, CEO of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) IT would be safe to say that any predictions made about the past 12 months...

History tells us why we must act on climate change

The construction industry is confronted with historic challenges, as well as great opportunities in meeting the target of net zero, including a projected need...

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...
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How to run an adjudication effectively

Adjudication remains a widely used and popular form of dispute resolution in the construction sector. Julie Scott (pictured), an Associate in the construction and...
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Housebuilders should embrace new standard missives proposals

With just weeks to respond to Graham Simpson MSP’s proposed New-Build Homes (Buyer Protection) (Scotland) members Bill, Harry C. Smith, partner and head of...

Out with the old, in with the new – replacing insolvent contractors

By Linzi Hedalen, partner and Bruce Hale, counsel at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP It has been widely reported that the construction industry made...

Humanising the workplace

By Bruce Kennedy, architect director at BDP's Glasgow studio As a designer of workplaces, I’m fascinated by the adaptability of millions of people around the world...

The importance of local amenities

As society resumes some of its former rhythms, people are keener than ever to embrace the benefits of local amenities. Here, Queensberry Properties’ sales...

All about timing for collateral warranty

By Keith Emmerson, senior solicitor, dispute resolution (specialising in construction) at Gillespie Macandrew COLLATERAL warranties are an integral part of the construction contract landscape, filling...

Navigating a volatile construction market: how to keep the wolves from your door

By Keith Emmerson, associate, dispute resolution, at Gillespie Macandrew THERE are some sad inevitabilities in life: ageing; Scotland failing to qualify out of their group...
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To drive change, we need the right EV chargers in the right place

By Matthew Jackson, associate director at Scottish Futures Trust When you picture the perfect holiday, what comes to mind? For me, it usually involves a...

Continue the conversation to find the way forward

When Carillion collapsed a year ago, the construction sector was faced with a number of challenges. Shona Frame, a partner in the construction team...

Growing greenways in the heart of our cities

By Mike Harrison, creative director and co-founder of HarrisonStevens, landscape architects and urban designers THE canal towpaths and redundant railway lines that pass through the...

Winning bids and where to find them…

Bids and proposals are a key element of business growth and development for any organisation, so it’s important to get the right content which...

From lockdown to labourer – the Covid crisis gave me a new string to...

By Seumas Thomson, a development assistant for Wemyss Properties FROM an early age, I was always interested in the world of property and construction. I...
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We need to keep building towards sustainability

By Graham Mercer, MD of Rearo Laminates, a Glasgow-based company specialising in the manufacture and supply of bathroom and kitchen surfaces for UK trade...

Carbon footprints of formwork and scaffolding will become more visible

Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, explains why the firm’s introduction of a product carbon footprint KPI marks a significant shift towards a more...

Plans are heating up in Scotland’s ambitions to become net zero

By Sarah Peterson, director, energy & sustainability, at Harley Haddow WITH energy bills soaring to record highs and the cost-of-living crisis intensifying, fuel poverty is...

The future of offices

By Dave Kelman, project director for Crosswind Developments While we can’t predict with any real certainty what our offices will look like in the future,...