Navigating the future of Scottish housebuilding: taking a new approach
By Steven Simpson, MD of the Cruden Group
As we mark Scottish Housing Day it gives the chance to reflect on the changing landscape of...
Prescription in the context of construction
By Jamie Robb, senior solicitor at BTO Solicitors
THE high profile Gorebridge ‘Gas Street’ case recently hit the headlines again following a decision by the...
Uncertainty is undermining Scotland’s building industry
By Paul Mitchell, operations director at the Scottish Building Federation (SBF)
CONSTRUCTION is the engine room of the Scottish economy, contributing 7.4% of total output...
It’s time to think seriously about where we will find the next generation of...
By Eric Curran, managing partner of DM Hall chartered surveyors, based in the firm's Glasgow north office
NEGENTROPY is not a word which is much...
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...
What 15 years of regeneration in Toryglen tells us about Glasgow’s housing future
By Fraser Lynes, MD of Cruden Homes
Over the past 15 years, the south side of Glasgow has witnessed one of the city’s most ambitious...
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...
Reduced on and off-site carbon footprints are key to improved building sustainability
With more high-profile developers announcing their ambition to increase the number of net zero carbon projects in their building portfolio, Janice Johnson, sustainability manager...
Whatever happened to third party rights?
By Jonathan Gaskell, a partner at DWF LLP
I have written a couple of times previously in this publication about the use of third party...
How can adjudicators ensure they remain competent to adjudicate?
By Martin Burns, head of ADR research and development at RICS
AS an Adjudicator Nominating Body (ANB) RICS has a duty to ensure its panel...
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...
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...
Passivhaus clarification required for improved compliance
New build housing will need to meet the Scottish equivalent of the Passivhaus standard within two years. But is there enough understanding of the...
How Covid-19 has impacted the construction industry in Scotland and England differently
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact industries of all disciplines across the globe, the construction sector in particular has faced a plethora of mixed messages with the...
We need to keep building towards sustainability
By Graham Mercer, MD of Rearo Laminates, a Glasgow-based company specialising in the manufacture and supply of bathroom and kitchen surfaces for UK trade...
The importance of brand evolution for family-run businesses
By Sharifa Joy, sales & marketing manager at Campion Homes
IN the dynamic, competitive industry of new home building, staying at the forefront of innovation...
CDM 2015: are you ready?
Claire Mills at bto solicitors outlines the changes coming into effect with the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
CDM 2015 will replace CDM...
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...
The dynamic purchasing system revolution – a win-win for RSL clients and SME contractors
By Stephen Herriot, head of operations at PfH Scotland
LIFE can be tough for SME capital works and maintenance contractors. Typically, they struggle to win...
A challenging decade for the property market
By Steven Simpson, director at Queensberry Properties
THE start of a new decade always provides a good opportunity to reflect on the last ten years, and...
