Brick cladding – changing mindsets in Scotland
Conventional handset brickwork remains a popular method of protecting buildings in Scotland. If this method was a new solution, however, architects and contractors wouldn’t...
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...
Managing excess water during road construction
Drake Meikle, regional technical sales engineer at Siltbuster, the water treatment specialist, explores road construction, the excess water it generates, and how the environmental...
Why are Scotland’s first-time buyers being given no hope?
By Craig Fairfoull, head of sales and marketing at developer Dundas
THE outcry over the scrapping of the top rate of tax and the inevitable...
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...
Sentencing uncertainty in uncertain times?
By Clare Bone, partner and criminal solicitor advocate at BTO
THE 2015 Sentencing Council’s Definitive Guidelines on Health and Safety Offences etc. came into force...
Cladding our future towards net zero
By Ellen Delph, project manager, KR Group (Scotland)
THE days of us living our lives within, what might be termed a linear production model -...
Can Scottish construction industry weather the gathering economic storm?
By Ryan Gilluley managing director of GCM Ltd, a Lanarkshire-based firm of cost consultants, claims and disputes experts for the construction and engineering sectors
In...
How best to solve disputes generated by Covid-19?
Sandra Cassels, partner on the commercial litigation team specialising in construction and engineering dispute resolution at Morton Fraser, tells Project Scotland why collaboration may...
Construction is at a crossroads and widening our talent pool is a business imperative
By Marion Forbes, director of performance and organisational change at AC Whyte, and FLIC advisory board member
CONSTRUCTION has always been fundamental to Scotland’s economic...
MIPIM gives us a chance to showcase sustainable neighbourhoods
By Martin McKay, executive director of regeneration, Clyde Gateway
MIPIM, the international property fair, opens its doors today, and Clyde Gateway will be there as...
Evolving political climate presents ‘unique opportunity’ to influence
By Jack Hope, public affairs consultant for Perceptive Communicators supporting clients in science, technology, built environment, and leisure
AS Scotland prepares for its next parliamentary...
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...
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...
Builders must make a lasting impact
Andrew Duncan, land director at CALA Homes (West), discusses the importance of housebuilders realising long-term benefits for the communities in which they build
IT’S never...
Scotland’s Passivhaus schools teach construction industry important lessons
By Sarah Lewis, research & policy director, Passivhaus Trust
THERE are estimated to be 35 Passivhaus schools currently underway or in the pipeline in Scotland....
Pay attention when it comes to paying less
Linzi Hedalen, partner at Dentons, explores pay less notices and the provisions to be aware of
RECENTLY, we have noticed a marked increase in instructions...
The homes they are a-changing
By Abigail Brownlow, development manager, Wemyss Properties.
THE news that the iconic Changing Rooms is making a return to our screens after a 16-year break...
Business adjusts the sails in another record year
Despite the strong economic headwinds, Livingston-based timber windows provider NorDan UK Ltd has grown by 85% in five years. Here, MD Alex Brown explains...
Time-bar law review could widen long-term risks
Florinda Soldani, an Aberdeen-based senior associate in Dentons’ Dispute Resolution team, tells Project Scotland of the potential implications for the construction industry if changes...
