Hazel Davies of Cruden Homes looks at how age-exclusive housing developments could play a crucial role in easing pressure on the market by encouraging downsizing, freeing up larger family homes, and ultimately ensuring a more efficient housing lifecycle. As the UK grapples with a housing market that
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Kate Ross, a trainee solicitor at BTO, considers the implications of a case where a main contractor and subcontractor were invited to notify the adjudicator of any "clerical or typographical errors". McLaughlin and Harvey Ltd v LJJ Ltd [2024] EWHC 1032 (TCC) concerned the enforcement of a decis
Paul McDevitt sets out ten ways a business can ensure its team is performing to their full extent. In today's fast-moving and highly competitive business landscape, building and nurturing a high-performing team is crucial for organisational success. A high-performing team not only achieves its goals
Balfour Beatty's environmental sustainability manager Angela Pllu explains how the company is fuelling its decarbonisation effort by retrofitting heavy vehicles with a hybrid hydrogen system.
Ravenscraig Limited director Russell Wilkie follows up the recent submission of a Proposal of Application Notice to North Lanarkshire Council by highlighting what the development could bring to the area.
Gilson Gray partner Stephen Dick calls for better collaboration to boost the number of newbuild completions in Scotland and hopes the new Labour UK Government will provide a potential positive influence. While the impact will largely be seen south of the border, the new Labour government has pr
As the PROPS Awards marks its 32nd year, Neil Sinclair, who co-founded the PROPS with Ronnie Nathan, looks back at key insights gained from this long-standing event.
Paul McDevitt outlines why experienced mentors can help support people in the construction industry. No matter where you are on your career or business journey, it doesn’t matter if you are starting out or if you are now an experienced business leader, we all need help from time to t
Ash Sheikh, director of sales and marketing at Muir Homes, reflects on the recent cut in interest rates and its effect on the house building market. I am sure I am not the only one who was pleased with the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.
Julie Moulsdale from Perceptive Communicators, who worked alongside the contractors on the Athlete's Village as well as some of the housing projects post-games, outlines how Glasgow's Commonwealth Games delivered a transformational journey for local communities. It is the only time I can ever rememb
After Labour announced a plan for a £1.8 billion investment in Britain’s port infrastructure, Ian Mockett, director, energy and marine at COWI, highlights the critical role of port infrastructure in the green transition. £1.8 billion is set to be invested in port infrastructure by
Alistair Leith, head of submissions at GRAHAM Building North, discusses how new student housing will boost the appeal of Glasgow city centre.
Scotland's Land & Buildings Transaction Tax hits record high as more homes cross tax threshold, writes property expert Dr John Boyle. Rettie has just completed our annual review of Scotland’s property tax (Land & Buildings Transaction Tax, or LBTT). A dry subject, but one most home buy
Kathryn Sykes, structural project engineer at Harley Haddow, argues that it is important to identify how we combat the effects we are having on the environment when making improvements to our homes. As demand for house extensions continue, is building sustainably the everyday person’s first th
Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, looks back over 10 years of regeneration since the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.