The benefits of R&D tax credits in construction
Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the small business accountants, discusses R&D tax reliefs and how they can benefit housebuilding and the wider construction sector
MAKE...
Dilapidations – a question of timing
By Kenny McDonald, an associate in building surveying consultancy in the Glasgow North office of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors.
Seeking the right advice at the...
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....
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...
Future-proofing office design
Genghis Akay, director at Planet Partitioning, explores the demands of designing a modern workplace
IF you look at the typical office space today, what has...
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...
An apprenticeship can be the start of an amazing career
By Jennifer Gibson, an Integrated Management System (IMS) Assistant at Cruden Buildings and Renewals Ltd
When I left school, like so many other teenagers I...
Scaling sustainability: what Passivhaus adoption means for construction sector in 2026
Sean Langley, senior design manager at GRAHAM, tells Project Scotland what Passivhaus adoption means for the construction industry in 2026
THE construction industry is at...
Scaffolding is critical to UK’s growth mission
Clive Dickin, CEO of National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), tells Project Scotland about the importance of scaffolders to the overall UK economy
FEW people,...
The benefits of getting back into the office
Alan Gordon, senior partner of DM Hall based in the Glasgow North office.
RUMOURS of the death of the office as we know it may be...
Sustainability through durability
This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division.
Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
Prescription in Scots law: a red flag for engaging your lawyer
By Sandra Cassels, a partner in the litigation team at Scottish law firm Morton Fraser
PRESCRIPTION is a rule of law where obligations can expire...
Managing health and safety risks of outdoor working this summer
By Kevin Rowe, MD of SafetyBuyer.com
AS the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ease, construction firms will be looking forward to completing their...
Covid-19 – the construction industry needs to heed the hygiene warnings
By Lesley McLeod, CEO, The Association for Project Safety
THESE are not normal times. But, in many ways, the construction industry is just like any...
Invest in apprenticeships and everybody will win
By Dr Graham Paterson, executive director, City Building
IMAGINE how much your business could save if you didn’t have to undertake an expensive recruitment process...
Raising the bar on soffit insulation performance
Increased thermal, acoustic and fire performance required from soffit liners means ever increased insulation depths are being specified. But without careful consideration of how...
Scotland’s people deserve better on housing
By Jane Wood, chief executive of Homes for Scotland
Last week, Homes for Scotland held its annual conference in our great capital city, less than a...
How formwork technology facilitates low-carbon concrete
Concrete is a crucial material in construction, essential for infrastructure, housing, and even renewable energy projects. Yet, its climate impact cannot be ignored. In...
Humanising the workplace
By Bruce Kennedy, architect director at BDP's Glasgow studio
As a designer of workplaces, I’m fascinated by the adaptability of millions of people around the world...
Membranes offer breath of fresh air for buildings
The performance requirements of a breather membrane are often misunderstood or overlooked, particularly in relation to water protection. Marc van der Voort, MD at...
