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...

Living and working in the 21st century

By Guy Marsden, director, Highbridge Properties PLC There’s no doubt that Glasgow is a fantastic city.  In fact, last year ‘Mercers Quality of Living Survey’...

Commercial solar photovoltaic: transitioning from the carrot to the stick

By Dr James Crosby-Wrigley, head of sustainability for commercial and industrial energy supply and usage at Advantage Utilities Scotland has committed to becoming a more...
Matthew Jackson

To drive change, we need the right EV chargers in the right place

By Matthew Jackson, associate director at Scottish Futures Trust When you picture the perfect holiday, what comes to mind? For me, it usually involves a...

A splash of colour can be mood booster for our homes

By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director for Cruden Homes AFTER the last 12 months we all need a bit of a lift, something that...
Andrew Donaldson

Green shoots as housing set to be new government priority

By Andrew Donaldson, CEO, The Donaldson Group 'Get Britain building again'. The words we’ve been waiting for kicking off a positive opening speech from our...

Commercial property starts to fizz as Aberdeen once again demonstrates resilience

By Stuart Johnston, commercial partner based in Aberdeen who leads the north commercial property team for DM Hall Chartered Surveyors FEW have ever filled their...

Water pollution: simple steps can work a treat

Richard D. Coulton, business unit manager (construction) at Siltbuster, outlines the typical causes of water pollution on construction sites and the solutions to treat...

The evolution of bathrooms

Bathrooms have evolved into stylish and welcoming spaces, and it’s remarkable to consider how far we’ve come from avocado suites and pink fluffy carpets....

How open-plan living became the norm

By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director at Queensberry Properties In 1999, the very first episode of Grand Designs aired on Channel 4. It followed...

Demand for rural land and properties in Scotland remains undiminished

By Jennifer Campbell, head of estate agency in DM Hall Baird Lumsden, the specialist rural department of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors EVEN as the pandemic,...
Harry-Smith

Housebuilders should embrace new standard missives proposals

With just weeks to respond to Graham Simpson MSP’s proposed New-Build Homes (Buyer Protection) (Scotland) members Bill, Harry C. Smith, partner and head of...

How tomorrow’s homes will incorporate green energy solutions

By Hazel Davies, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director PROGRESS is often subtle, and it’s only with hindsight that we realise how far we’ve come....
Marcus Di Rollo, Gilson Gray

The themes set to shape Scotland’s property market in 2025

By Marcus Di Rollo, lettings director at full-service legal firm Gilson Gray So far, the 2020s have seen a lot of change in Scotland’s housing...
Paula Thompson, Fleming Timber Structures

Timber is set to grow in the non-domestic market

By Paula Thompson, technical commercial manager at Fleming Timber Structures STATISTICS indicate that Scotland is leading the UK in timber frame construction. With approximately 80%...

Prepare now for expiry of your PFI contract

Kirsti Olson, partner at Dentons and construction law expert, explains what to be aware of regarding the expiry of your PFI contract, and why...

Speeding up installation without losing quality

Allen Coldrake, director at waterproofing system specialist Carlisle Construction Materials, discusses the need to consider installation benefits to deliver faster construction programmes and clarity...

Future of Scottish infrastructure – politics, strategies and announcements

The Infrastructure Commission for Scotland has produced its Blueprint for Scotland and is preparing its Infrastructure Investment Plan. Chris Horsley, Burness Paull LLP, considers...

Education as a building block for community integration

By David Halliday, MD at Halliday Fraser Munro COMMUNITY plays a major role in all our lives, as has been emphasised during these uncertain times. ...

Repairs tipped to support rise in modular construction

Gary Danson, operations director at Plastic Surgeon, discusses the rise of modular construction and advantages of repair rather than replacement A modular approach to construction...