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Procuring a great career in construction

By Manni Ferguson, procurement lead for Kier Construction in Scotland and north east England WITH International Women’s Day just two days away (March 8, 2018),...

Making an entrance

When it comes to the specification of commercial door systems there is much to consider, from safety and security to accessibility and aesthetics. Navigating...

Fancy living off-grid? Here are some issues to consider

By Paul Houghton, head of planning at DM Hall AS a town and country planner, I have spent the past few years, paradoxically, giving advice...

Is your holiday home winter ready?

Leaving your holiday home empty over the winter months can be a daunting prospect, and the unpredictability of the British weather makes it hard...
John Forster, chair of Forster Group

General Election: a turning point for climate action and the path to net zero

By John Forster, chair of Forster Group LIKE many, I have been closely observing the outcomes of the General Election. The results signal a pivotal...

Dealing with Giant Hogweed or Japanese Knotweed on construction sites

By Keith Gallacher, director of Complete Weed Control Scotland CONSTRUCTION sites throughout the UK are blighted regularly by invasive non-native weeds and other plants which,...

Addressing Scotland’s town centre retail challenge

By Andrew Woodrow, planning associate with Barton Willmore I have fond memories of shopping in the 80s and early 90s. Visiting the Wimpy restaurant on...
David de Jong

The top misconceptions about timber as a building material

Modern engineering has addressed many of the traditional concerns related to wood, making it a viable and attractive option for contemporary construction projects, explains...

The road to true net zero

As construction works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success IT’S...

Humanising hospitals

By Christoph Ackermann, principal at Building Design Partnership (BDP). WHAT is a hospital’s primary purpose? To offer a diagnosis for disease. To treat the sick...

Later living housing design: learning from Covid-19

By Stuart Carr, director at Inglis & Carr The new reality In a recent trip to Verona, prior to the majority of the population of the...
Martin Joyce, Clyde Gateway

‘Triple helix’ of innovation can drive regeneration and jobs

By Martin Joyce, executive director of regeneration at Clyde Gateway THE recent UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds has cemented its...

The lowdown on low U-value fenestration

Whether you are considering a ‘fabric first’ approach to a new build project or looking at ways to retrofit energy saving measures into an...

Putting a price on nature is a good way to save it

By Neil Bancroft, associate at HarrisonStevens ASTLEY Ainslie Community Trust (AACT) will be going out to public consultation with its plans for this historic site...
Green roof

Soaking up the storm: how green roofs can help combat urban flooding

By Mark Harris, head of sustainability at Sika AS cities grow and climate change accelerates, flooding has become one of the most urgent issues facing...
Justin Sullivan FRICS, RICS

Measures must be taken to solve our housing crisis

By Justin Sullivan FRICS, RICS president elect FOLLOWING the results of the General Election and with the declaration of a housing emergency in Scotland announced...
Russell Roof Tiles

Driving sustainability with product choice

Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...

Can Scottish construction industry weather the gathering economic storm?

By Ryan Gilluley managing director of GCM Ltd, a Lanarkshire-based firm of cost consultants, claims and disputes experts for the construction and engineering sectors In...

Top tips for negotiating price increases

With the rising cost of materials, many companies find themselves negotiating price increases with customers. Here, Tom Feinson, senior consultant at Glasgow-based negotiation skills...
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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....