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...
Government must help address Brexit skills drain
By Nicholas McVeigh-Crabbe, director at construction recruitment specialists BBR Services
OVER the next year or two the Scottish and UK construction sector is very likely...
Investing in a future where health and wellness rides along the crest of a...
By Andy Hadden, co-founder of Tartan Leisure Ltd, developers of Wavegarden Scotland
Amid all the anxiety and uncertainty that is currently going on in the world, we are all craving a brighter...
When promotion is not always the right answer
By Marion Forbes, director of Mactaggart & Mickel with responsibility for HR
MOST of us have heard about imposter syndrome – where an individual doubts...
Reimagining fossil fuel sites
By Ruth Cochrane, enterprise lead within the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University
MOST of us are acutely aware that the...
Pay attention when it comes to paying less
Linzi Hedalen, partner at Dentons, explores pay less notices and the provisions to be aware of
RECENTLY, we have noticed a marked increase in instructions...
Pure bliss: Senior celebrates decade of innovation
As Senior Architectural Systems marks the 10th anniversary of its patented PURe® aluminium window and door system, regional architectural advisor Kenny McMenemy takes a...
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...
It’s time to change the conversation on housing
Nicola Barclay has recently taken up the position of Chief Executive for housebuilding industry body Homes For Scotland, which represents some 200 organisations together...
On the RAAC: commercial lease considerations on discovering concrete issues
By Dentons’ Philip Knight, Fiona MacGregor and Scott Buchanan
REINFORCED autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight concrete that was widely used in the construction...
Secure your pipeline
By Claire Sheerin, director of Hays Construction & Property in Scotland
IT’S a question many skilled construction workers will be asking themselves: if my skills...
Does quantity surveying need a rebrand to attract the next generation?
By Heather Holbrook, director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
Quantity surveying is a vital part of the UK's £370 billion construction industry,...
Three things the industry needs to know about working smarter
By Lynsey Lennon, Performance Team Leader - Alliance Management, Scottish Water
LAST month I was invited to talk to a room full of hundreds of...
Finding the right path back to building a bright future
By Alyson Cameron, graduate site manager with Kier Construction Scotland
FROM a very young age, building was a keen interest of mine. My dad was...
Designing knowledge cauldrons
Designing a building that will inspire the most ambitious, forward thinking people who will tackle societal and global issues, is challenging.
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....
When the roads fall silent, we can’t avoid the fact that it’s time for...
By Stuart Harrow, transportation director of Dougall Baillie Associates
One of the first things which comes to the forefront of the public mind when a...
Insolvency: administration and its impact on employees
By Fraser Vandal, associate – Gillespie Macandrew
The news that Stewart Milne Group (SMG) entered administration in early January came as a surprise to...
Our oceans can power the world
By Darren O’Mahony, director, Causeway Geotech
IN the midst of a global energy crisis, the escalating cost of living affects everyone. Recent events have exposed...
Partnerships are the recipe for success at MIPIM
By Scott Wilson, executive director, development, Robertson
THERE are plenty of famous partnerships in business. The most high profile and the ones that everyone talks about...
