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John Forster, chair of Forster Group

The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment

By John Forster, chair of Forster Group The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a...
Alan Wilson, SELECT

Chaos in Portugal and Spain shines very bright light on vital role of electricians

By Alan Wilson, MD of SELECT It has come as a shock of unprecedented voltage, not just in Spain and Portugal but across the western...

Eliminate unnecessary costs and deliver more for less

Kenny Telfer, chair of RICS Matrics Scotland, discusses the importance of collaborative value management IN a time of political and economic uncertainly in the UK...
MVHR training

Upskill in MVHR ventilation: Scottish training opportunities

By Stefan Huber, MD, PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland THE Scottish Government is about to undertake a second consultation on its proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy...

Offshore construction disputes: can they be avoided?

By Kirsti Olson, Dentons partner ACCORDING to Offshore Wind Scotland, there are currently seven operational offshore wind farms or demonstration projects in Scottish waters, with...

The changing faces of façades

Manufacturing firms, who have always been at the forefront of innovation, are facing challenges that not too long ago, seemed unimaginable. They are being...
Environmental monitoring equipment

Environmental monitoring in groundworks: clearing the way for new homes

With available building space at a premium in the UK, there has been an increasing push to convert disused brownfield land into new housing....
Duraproducts

A global push to circularity

By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts GLOBAL Recycling Day 2025 actions us to closely consider waste reduction, a dual target for environmental and economic...

Meeting the housing needs of a mature population

By Steven Simpson, MD of Cruden Homes In just 20 years from now, a quarter of the UK population will be aged 65 or over....
Altrad RMD Kwikform formwork

Optimising temporary works in large-scale civils construction

Cliff Shepherd, senior project engineer at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses the best approach to formwork and other temporary works for major civils projects TEMPORARY works...
Stephen Dick

Tackling the disconnect between Scotland’s housing shortage and newbuild supply

 By Stephen Dick, partner at full-service legal firm Gilson Gray WHILE the impact will largely be seen south of the border, the new Labour Government...
Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s Innovation Hub

Sustainability doesn’t mean our buildings have to lack creativity

By Ruaridh Nicol, associate at Holmes Miller AS the climate crisis continues to drive one of the biggest calls for change across the globe, sustainability...
Calum Allmond

Planned changes to EPCs are welcome but leave some questions unanswered

By Calum Allmond, a director and head of architectural and energy services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors. SCOTTISH Government plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates...

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...

Quality placemaking has ‘critical’ role in supporting successful return of town and city centres

By Dave Kelman, project director of Crosswind Developments. Crosswind’s proposal to re-develop a 45 ha site in West Edinburgh into a mixed-use development is...
Albyn Housing Society social housing

Why more housing can unlock the potential of the Highlands

By Kirsty Morrison, group chief executive of Albyn Housing Society  IT has now been over six months since the Scottish Parliament declared a housing emergency....

Overcoming the challenges of distance-to-market for businesses in remote regions

By Malcolm Morrison, a director at Sutherland-based GMG Energy. Highland Region is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, with a wild, majestic grandeur and,...

Health and safety training is more than just policies and procedures

By Lynsey Chambers, training manager, City Building, Queenslie Training Centre ALL employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their...

Raising a glass to sustainable construction

Architects, designers and others specifying building materials for construction projects are increasingly turning to timber as a key element of the building design. Alun...

Busting the concrete myth

A quality roof can last for 50 years or more, so it’s important to choose the right materials. Many looking for pitched roofing opt...