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 a solution to urbanisation
With limited resources and a changing climate, how can we build a healthy and sustainable urban future? Here, Nick Cowley, MD of aluminium building...
Sustainable drainage solutions check out for urban hotels
Stuart Fleming, a director at Will Rudd Edinburgh, explains how smarter drainage design can help to unlock urban hotel developments
AS demand for high-quality hotels...
Getting the most out of your marketing post-Covid-19
Rachel McHugh, MD at creative marketing and PR agency, Clear B2B, shares her thoughts on how those in the building and construction industry can...
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...
The age of metaverse in construction
By Dr Harpreet Seth, head of architecture at Heriot-Watt University Dubai
TO many, the metaverse is a new word, a concept born of the Internet...
Brexit impact will be unclear for some time
By Shona Frame, partner and construction legal specialist at law firm CMS
WHAT does Brexit mean for the future of Scottish construction? This really is...
Construction – is it still a man’s world?
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women in Construction week, Terri Tully, resource manager at Stewart Milne Group, reflects on her positive experience...
It’s survival of the fittest – Greg Callan
The companies with the best chances of riding out the recession are those which have adapted to the economic realities argues Greg Callan.
THE latest...
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...
How to turn PFI handover risk into a net zero opportunity
By Greig Fenton, regional director, Thomas & Adamson – part of Egis Group
PRIVATE Finance Initiatives – or PFI, as the programme was better known...
Managing workplace safety – an update following 100 days in lockdown
By partner Jon Cooper and managing associate Ashley Borthwick, from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson
THE construction industry has been hit hard by Covid-19, with large...
Looking to the future to create new homes of tomorrow
By Steven Simpson, MD of Cruden Homes (East)
Just last month Cruden Homes was amongst the winners at the annual Homes for Scotland Awards. Awards...
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,...
Sustainable innovations for saving water
By Andrew Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
THIS year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is...
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...
Procurement Bill passes sensible ideas – but more needs to be done
DAVID Wright, Head of External Affairs at SELECT, the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Scotland, has welcomed the passing of the Procurement Reform Bill,...
House buyers make a return to city living
By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director, Cruden Homes (East) Ltd
For the last few years, house buyers have been leaving behind urban life to...
Why it’s time for Scottish developers to rethink building warranties
Michael McGuire, building warranties specialist at Octo Insurance Brokers, tells Project Scotland why he believes Scottish developers should rethink building warranties
Scotland's construction sector is...
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...
