Time to take stock and build workplaces of the future

By Andy Cunningham, senior director at CBRE A recent report published by CBRE shows that Grade A office supply in Glasgow has now reached a...

What to do when insolvency looms on-site

The construction industry trade press frequently writes about administrations in the industry. Whilst the Insolvency Service's figures show that around one construction company went...

Setting the standards for porcelain facades

Brian G Newell MBE, founder and chief executive of British façade manufacturer, Shackerley, and the technical lead for a new international porcelain cladding standard...

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...

Timber frame helps rise to sustainability challenges

By Richard Allen, sales director at timber panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY THE Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 sets the target of reducing CO2 emissions by...
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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...

Suspending the housing market is unprecedented, but it is temporary

By Eric Curran, managing partner of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, based in the firm's Glasgow North office. PROPERTY professionals who have been in the front...
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Innovation, collaboration, and solutions for Scotland’s housing crisis

By Steven Simpson, MD of Cruden Group As 2025 dawns, the housebuilding industry finds itself at a crossroads, still facing economic and political challenges, yet...

Unlocking the power of rural areas with 5G

By Paul Coffey, chief executive of the Scotland 5G Centre. A golden key opens any door and 5G is the key to unlocking business efficiency...

The importance of creating a pipeline of talent

By Martin O’Donnell, health and safety advisor at Akela Group THE construction industry has shown promising signs of recovery and new job opportunities are emerging...

Still time to comply with new RCI property transparency checks

By Gregor Duthie, legal director at full-service law firm Gilson Gray GREATER transparency over the ownership of property in Scotland – and the UK, for...

Expert warns construction industry on costly ransomware attacks

By Connor O'Neill, CEO and co-founder of OnSecurity Just last week, an annual report released by tech giant Microsoft found that the number of ransomware...
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Challenges and opportunities associated with transforming brownfield sites

By Tim Metcalfe, regional MD at Keepmoat Scotland I’M the regional managing director at Keepmoat, Scotland with 25 years’ experience in the housing sector. Previously,...

Tackling fuel poverty by building sustainable homes

By Malcolm Thomson, sales director at Scotframe HANDS up if you’ve heard about the urgent need for new homes? Chances are most of the business...

Painting a bright future for women in construction

By Lisa Gordon, an apprentice painter and decorator with Cruden Building FROM a very young age I wanted to be a painter and decorator. Granted,...

Construction – it’s about more than bricks and mortar

By Emma Dickson, a member of the Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group and chair of the Skills Working Group. MY desire to work in the construction...
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Driving sustainability with product choice

Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...

How real-time data is vital in groundworks scheme design

The role of monitoring can be fundamental to the success of groundworks projects. Taking advantage of all available data can help to ensure that...
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The coordination crisis no one’s talking about

Ian Rogers, CEO and founder of construction consultancy Procync, explores the reasons why so many projects go over time, budget, or underdeliver THERE is a...

Top tips for negotiating price increases

With the rising cost of materials, many companies find themselves negotiating price increases with customers. Here, Tom Feinson, senior consultant at Glasgow-based negotiation skills...