How can Scotland build smarter in 2024?

Bruce Robertson, lending manager at Atelier, examines the current state of the housing market in Scotland Over the course of 2023, the housing crisis has...

Failing to seek permission for home improvements can be a costly mistake

By Calum Allmond, an associate and head of architectural services at DM Hall Scotland’s housing market continues to boom with prices reaching unprecedented levels,...

Building the future workforce

By Kirsty Connell-Skinner, programme manager | HCI Skills Gateway Do you remember being young and experiencing something that shaped your career choices? Maybe you saw...
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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....

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...

Embracing change can help industry become more positive and profitable in 2024

Construction consultant Len Bunton, who is also co-chair of the CICV procurement and commercial group, reflects on a 'tumultuous' year for the industry and...

Time to scale up action to reduce building emissions

By Beverly Quinn, environmental engineer at TÜV SÜD, an international building services engineering consultancy specialising in sustainable MEP (mechanical, electrical and public health), BIM,...

Time to start breaking down planning barriers

BY Andrew Mickel, director of Mactaggart & Mickel Group PLANNING may not be the most exciting subject in the world, and most people don’t think...

Why guarantees are important in roofing

Mark Parsons, technical director at pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, explains why a solid guarantee is essential WE’RE experiencing an overwhelming change in...

The Roberts, not the Robots, will win the day

By Brian Williamson, entrepreneur-in-residence at Kissing With Confidence THE robots are coming. The concept of Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to the lurid pages...
Felicity Forbes-Davidson, DM Hall

Aberdeen property market is hoping for a fair wind

By Felicity Forbes-Davidson, a partner in the Aberdeen residential offices of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors  WHEN the Tall Ships sailed from Aberdeen in a flurry...

The benefits – and importance – of town centre living

By Mhairi Donaghy, associate director, Scottish Futures Trust SCOTTISH society was built around towns and villages. From the traditional clan system to today’s modern settlements,...
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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....

Can online pay portals combat blame culture?

By Colin Darch, business process consultant at OPEN ECX BLAME culture is a contentious topic in the construction industry, particularly when it comes to invoicing...
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An exciting new phase for NASC’s ‘game-changing’ platform for system scaffolding

Mark Collinson, head of technical at NASC, trade body for the access and scaffolding industry, explains the significance of the latest developments in its...

The time is now to consider a robust winter maintenance plan

By Keith Gallacher, director of Complete Weed Control Scotland Winter is coming. But, unlike the Starks of Winterfell in Game of Thrones, for whom the phrase...
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It’s now or never in quest to tackle skills shortages

Callum Mackintosh, director at Hi-skills, tells Project Scotland why the nation needs a Centre of Excellence for Skills, Safety and Innovation - and why...
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Building the future of education in Edinburgh

Even Sorgjerd, director at Will Rudd Edinburgh, discusses the challenges of providing new education buildings in Scotland’s capital city AS Edinburgh continues to grow and...

Creating the opportunity for a more flexible skills system for Scottish construction industry

Ian Hughes, strategic director Scotland at CITB, discusses the opportunity for a more flexible and accessible skills system for the construction industry THE Tertiary Education and...

Maintaining drainage to prevent flooding

As Scotland experiences increasingly volatile weather conditions, it is more important than ever precautions are in place to prevent them causing havoc to infrastructure....