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Supreme Court decision on collateral warranties has major implications for construction sector

Liam McKay, a solicitor in Anderson Strathern’s contentious construction team, tells Project Scotland why a recent Supreme Court decision on collateral warranties has major...

Innovations to ‘future-proof’ Scotland’s ports against climate change

Ramsay Muirhead, director of ports & infrastructure at CMAL, discusses the importance of innovations to tackling rising sea levels in Scotland ACCORDING to Marine Scotland...

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...

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....

Earlier engagement between architects and developers could offer more creative solutions to housing shortage

By George Buchanan, director of George Buchanan Architects As a seasoned architect, I'm no stranger to the built environment and the challenges we face in...

From the runway to the rubble – building a dream career

Laura Brown, an assistant business development manager at Kier Regional Building talks about her career in the construction industry.

Designing knowledge cauldrons

Designing a building that will inspire the most ambitious, forward thinking people who will tackle societal and global issues, is challenging.
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What’s in a word?

Sarah Alexander, senior associate at Dentons, explores the issue of oral contracts within the construction industry IT is well known that parties can bind themselves...

Designing campuses which inspire learning and add social value

By Brad Morrison, architect at BDP SCHOOLS are at the heart of any healthy community. Recognising this, North Lanarkshire Council has committed to a...

Funding challenges remain, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel

By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects It’s well known that we are in the middle of a housing crisis; high prices and funding...

Finding space for greater returns on commercial property

By Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development at Kingspan Insulation Limited LAST month’s revisions to Section 6 (energy) of the Building Standards have...
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Zero Waste Week: reduce, reuse, and rethink

By Phil Sutton, founder of Duraproducts As Zero Waste Week (September 2-6, 2024) approaches, it is imperative to recognise the critical role of waste reduction....

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...

Post-Covid demand for housing is as enduring as ever

By John McHugh, managing partner of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors SPRING is in the air in the Scottish residential property market and, after a winter...
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Designing curtain wall façades to accommodate building movement

By Gary Ledger, technical director at Kawneer UK THE interaction between a building’s façade and its structure is frequently ignored in the design phase but...

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...

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...

Building towards a successful year in the rental sector

By Angela Fee, head of mattering (marketing) & impact at AnswerConnect LANDLORDS and letting agencies have weathered a tough twelve months. Tightening regulations, unfavourable tax...

Celebrating daylight

By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director at Queensberry Properties, on how architects seek to maximise natural light in properties The importance of light has...

The Rules of Engagement

By Richard Bright, head of Weber Shandwick’s property division in Scotland  THESE are exciting times for Scotland’s property industry. Investment seems to be flooding in from...