Why construction companies should set their sights on imaging technology
By Cade Wells, business development manager, CENSIS
Construction sites may have been closed on the back of the Covid-19 outbreak, but the sector is still hard at...
Striking the right balance over BIM
There is less than a year left to go until the Government target of April 2017 for requiring public sector projects to adopt a...
The importance of building up your reputation
“NO such thing as bad publicity” goes the old adage. But for the construction sector, conveying the right image is increasingly critical.
Many companies don’t...
Building better the Scottish way: a fabric-first guide
By Will Kirkham, MD Scottish Natural Insulation Hub
SCOTLAND talks a good game on sustainability — and with reason. Harsher weather, older buildings, and ambitious...
The case for compulsory sales orders in Scotland – more questions than answers
By Colin Lavety, planning director, Barton Willmore
THE Scottish Land Commission’s recent view that a new Compulsory Sales Order (CSO) could transform abandoned buildings and...
Ventilation fund grants for small businesses are ‘simply the wrong answer’
By Gregor Stewart, director at Stewart Temperature Solutions, based in Ayr
THERE is no doubt we should applaud the fact that, in the wake of...
The massive challenge for construction as PFI agreements come to an end
As public sector organisations prepare to inherit assets built under long-term contracts such as PFI, they face a challenge - fragmented and inconsistent maintenance...
Five themes that could shape construction in 2025
By Zander Muego, director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
After the challenges of the pandemic and its immediate aftermath, many people would...
Building a skilled future
In Scotland, 13.8% of 16-24 year-olds are currently out of work, yet demand for young, skilled workers in the construction industry is at an...
Brexit and bark beetle: what they mean for 2020 timber supply
Excess stock brought in ahead of the original Brexit deadline, uncertainty around the UK’s exit from the European Union, and challenges posed by bark...
Why diversity is good for the construction industry
The construction sector is not generally regarded as a bastion of equal rights for women. However, that situation is changing, says Gillian Thomson, branch...
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...
Rent freeze has knocked investor confidence in Scotland
By Neil Kirk, residential development & investment partner at Knight Frank Edinburgh
During a cost-of-living crisis, it might be difficult to feel sympathy for...
21 public sector bid trends for 2021 – are you bid ready?
By Andrew Morrison (founder of AM Bid) and David Gray (managing director of AM Bid)
2020 has been a year like no other; so what’s...
It’s time we gave our towns and cities back to people
By Dave Kelman, project director for Crosswind Developments
Towns and cities have always been places for people to meet and interact, with workers arriving in...
How can Scotland face the challenges of climate change?
ICE Scotland chair, Donald Bell, explains the need for simultaneous progress on net zero and climate resilience.
SOCIETY is facing two major challenges: achieving net...
Future-proofing office design
Genghis Akay, director at Planet Partitioning, explores the demands of designing a modern workplace
IF you look at the typical office space today, what has...
Now isn’t time to be complacent
By Akash Marwaha, managing director, Hays in Scotland
AT Hays, we’re experiencing a serious disconnect between employers’ expectations and the current reality when recruiting for...
Designing knowledge cauldrons
Designing a building that will inspire the most ambitious, forward thinking people who will tackle societal and global issues, is challenging.
Construction during a crisis: making people the priority
By David Shearer, managing director, HFD Construction
OVER the past weeks, construction has, like many other sectors, come under the spotlight as the world comes to...
