Glasgow’s newest sculpture is the perfect symbol of hope
By Martin McKay, executive director of regeneration at Clyde Gateway
GLASGOW has no shortage of public art and the people who live in Scotland’s largest...
Attracting future talent can be a blueprint for success
By Lauren Brown, project manager for Developing the Young Workforce West Lothian
HELPING young people prepare for a working life beyond their school years requires...
Choosing a channel – a closer look at drainage selection
Drainage and water management systems form a vital part of all construction projects. With so many options available, selecting the best drainage system can...
Taking the pledge can help firms stand out
Graham Findlay, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, discusses the benefits of the Conflict Avoidance Pledge
Conflict can be an unavoidable part of business, especially...
Protecting the health rating of your construction business
Protecting the health rating of your construction business means reducing its risk exposure. In light of economic uncertainty, investor confidence is likely to waver...
Aberdeen’s legacy buildings: the key to meeting modern sustainability demands
By Roddy Morrison, senior director, UK project management & building consultancy, at CBRE Scotland
AS companies sharpen their focus on meeting net zero targets, the...
Flexible space is key in a post-virus world
The coronavirus pandemic will eventually pass and, when it does, it will have changed the way we shop, work and teach our children. ‘Social...
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...
We must bridge the gap this Scottish Housing Day for a brighter future
By David Knight, managing director, Avant Homes Scotland
For years, the Scottish housing market hasn’t worked in favour of younger buyers. They’ve either been priced...
Training efforts are helping mould leaders of the future
Statistics suggest the construction industry needs to employ another 400,000 people per year. Gordon Cunningham, managing director of Clark Contracts, believes the sector needs...
Businesses must prioritise employee health and wellbeing during lockdown period
By Alastair Wallace, senior partner, Thomas & Adamson
With the UK now into its fourth week in lockdown, it goes without saying that everyone involved...
Taking local residents and businesses on our journey to net zero
By Ian Manson, chief executive of Clyde Gateway
FOR Clyde Gateway, Scotland’s most ambitious regeneration project, there has been an increased focus on creating new...
Seismic savings in blast protection
Seismic activity may be rare in the UK, but many buildings and critical infrastructure need to be protected from blasts. The cost of specialised...
Is your company ready to go electric?
By Stuart Clark, MD, Russell & Russell chartered accountants
THE tax treatment of company-owned electric cars is not as simple as you would hope, but...
Why should I work for you?
By Ian Eker, director of construction & property for recruitment firm Hays in Scotland
ACCORDING to the recent Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2016 report, the biggest jump in salaries last year was in the construction sector, growing by 3.6%,...
Water pollution: simple steps can work a treat
Richard D. Coulton, business unit manager (construction) at Siltbuster, outlines the typical causes of water pollution on construction sites and the solutions to treat...
New thinking will be required to buck the hard facts about Scotland’s housing market
By Eric Curran, managing partner at DM Hall
RECENT media commentary from usually well-informed sources have raised the so far unresolved but familiar concerns...
Making tax digital: what is it and how will it affect the construction industry?
Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the SME accountants, discusses the UK Government’s changes to the Income Tax Self Assessment and what self-employed workers need...
The vital role of acoustics in classroom design
Michael Anderson, head of A&D – UK & Ireland – at ceiling solutions specialist Zentia, tells Project Scotland about the vital role of acoustics...
Roofing’s role in saving energy and combating urban heat islands
By Mark Harris, head of sustainability – roofing at Sika
URBAN heat islands represent a growing challenge in the modern urban environment, characterised by significantly...
