Will we see a rise in self builders?
In Austria, 80% of homes are self-built, whereas the number in the UK barely exceeds 10%. However, with the UK Government’s recent announcement that...
Early engagement key to future-proofing buildings
By Andrew Thornton, associate director, Thomas & Adamson
THE roll out of free early years childcare across Scotland, alongside a rising population and ageing portfolio,...
Why guarantees are important in roofing
Mark Parsons, technical director at pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, explains why a solid guarantee is essential
WE’RE experiencing an overwhelming change in...
The commercial challenges facing the Scottish market post-lockdown
By Chris McLagan, a partner at Robinson Low Francis, independent cost and property consultants
Spring is typically the time of year when construction activity begins...
Finding space for greater returns on commercial property
By Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development at Kingspan Insulation Limited
LAST month’s revisions to Section 6 (energy) of the Building Standards have...
Waste management: how does Scotland compare?
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
Driven by the need to tackle climate change and protect the environment, businesses across the UK are making great...
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...
Time for warm words to be replaced with concrete plans
By Grahame Barn, chief executive of CECA Scotland
IN 2021 we will hopefully leave Covid-19 behind us as the vaccine programme is rolled out, but...
Will the changing make up of the population determine the future of construction design?
By Mike Stevenson, Development Director for offsite and new-build fenestration specialists Sidey Limited and founding partner of the Fabric First Academy
IT has almost come...
More action needed over skill shortages
By Ross Mickel, Managing Director of Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems
IT’S no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that our trade is currently...
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...
Creating a challenge culture to deliver positive impact
By Martin Stevens, managing director and co-founder of HarrisonStevens
AS an organisation with challenge engrained in our business culture, we are used to taking ourselves...
What’s in a word?
Sarah Alexander, senior associate at Dentons, explores the issue of oral contracts within the construction industry
IT is well known that parties can bind themselves...
What is the future of construction?
By Heleana Neil of Innovate UK
BUILDINGS account for 40% of the UK’s energy consumption and carbon emissions.
But, most of them were built in the...
Unlocking the lockdown– the twofold challenge facing construction industry
By Lesley McLeod, CEO, The Association for Project Safety
The need for construction hasn’t disappeared while we have all be stuck at home. People are...
The latest building design trends
By Kirsty Henderson, design and technical manager at Queensberry Properties
ARCHITECTURE has always played a critical role in both shaping and reflecting the society of...
Does quantity surveying need a rebrand to attract the next generation?
By Heather Holbrook, director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
Quantity surveying is a vital part of the UK's £370 billion construction industry,...
Dilapidations – a question of timing
By Kenny McDonald, an associate in building surveying consultancy in the Glasgow North office of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors.
Seeking the right advice at the...
Industry stalwarts offer hope for brighter year
KEY stakeholders in the Scottish construction industry have expressed their hopes that the challenges of Covid-19 will eventually give way to an era of...
The Glasgow legacy remains strong
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway
Glasgow has once again played host to a successful sporting event with a global audience. The inaugural...
