Insight

The MD of engineering business Dougall Baillie Associates, Fergus Adams, argues that the increasing rate of return to the office can be good for everyone. The obituaries for office-based working were hastily wheeled out when the country had to adopt remote working overnight two years ago, but it ver

Ryan Fletcher, managing director at Cullross Ltd and senior director at jmarchitects, looks at developing new homes for the future and the important role that modern methods of construction, including off-site units, are playing. I have been in and around building sites since I was a boy and ha

Ryan Gilluley, managing director of Lanarkshire-based GCM Ltd, considers the war in Ukraine from the perspective of the Scottish construction sector. No sooner had the effects of the pandemic on the construction industry started to ease than another global crisis threatens to push up costs.

Guy Marsden, director of Highbridge Properties, which is developing the Magenta Business Park with Clyde Gateway, looks at the growing importance that office occupiers are placing on ESG (environment, social and governance) credentials and why they are becoming increasingly important factors in the

Louise Norris, a partner in the commercial property team at Lindsays, believes Glasgow would be advised to look along the M8 for city centre regeneration inspiration. Bold, innovative ideas - coupled with decisive action - is what’s going to shape our successful city centres of the future.

Cruden Group's head of HR Joanne Hadwin looks at the changing world of construction with new methods and materials being introduced and how embedding this knowledge across the workforce will be an important part of ensuring that the industry can improve on the quality of homes being built for a more

FMB Scotland hub director Gordon Nelson meets apprentices at two FMB firms and reflects on what has made their stories a success, in an age where nurturing new construction talent has never been more important. Scottish Apprenticeship Week shines a light on the role apprenticeships play in supportin

In an exclusive interview with Scottish Construction Now, Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) chief executive Tim Balcon has praised Scotland’s employers for leading the way when it comes to construction apprenticeships. Historically there are two sectors that provide a good indication

Caitriona Jordan, head of retrofit programmes at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), notes that to get apprentices ready to deliver net-zero, we need to invest and focus on training those already working in the sector who future talent are likely to work alongside and learn from. Scotlan

In light of the current crisis unfolding in Ukraine, cost consultancy expert Kenny Telfer discusses renewable energy and how we can scale up to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Many people I've been speaking to recently have expressed frustration, helplessness and devastation at the recent

As we celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Naila Akram, head of social impact at Balfour Beatty, highlights how the company is transforming the landscape for apprentices across Scotland. As a member of The 5% Club, we have long been leading the charge in attracting, training and retaining the nex

Sandra Cassels provides an overview of the approach to cladding in Scotland and addresses three discrete points: building Regulations, RICS Guidance and rights of recourse for owners/government assistance. Building Regulations

Donald W Orr, MD of Unitech Services Ltd and president of electrical trade association SELECT, steps into the Just A Minute hot seat. How did you get started in the industry? I took an electrical apprenticeship after school, qualified as an electrician and then an approved electr

RDK Construction managing director Billy Kirkwood shares the 30-year story of the firm. Thirty years ago on the 25th February 1992, Robert and I set out on our first joint venture together under the banner of RDK Construction Ltd. We are both joiners to trade and had already gained development

As planning minister Tom Arthur prepares to give evidence to the Local Government, Housing & Planning Committee this morning, Homes for Scotland head of local & regional planning Liz Hamilton says the draft NPF4 document fails to recognise the current housing crisis and is likely to fur