Opinion

Restoring existing buildings conserves our history but reduces carbon footprints, argues MJ O'Shaughnessy, managing director for conservation engineer Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland. With our city landscapes continually evolving, the eye is naturally drawn to the plethora of exciting new devel

Graeme Pollock shares his insights on commercial property investment and economic growth in the West Lothian region of Scotland, considering impacts from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic and strengths in industries like logistics, distribution, and repurposing of older industrial spaces. While

Duncan Smith, head of energy & sustainability at River Clyde Homes, details a pilot project being undertaken which aims to transition homes from fossil fuels while reducing fuel poverty.

Co-owner Gillian Martin reveals how the Trades Training School’s approach empowers construction students towards a more entrepreneurial future.

Ewan Duffin, associate director at Harley Haddow, on why the engineering sector should utilise timber and the misconceptions on expense, water damage and more. With cement and steel contributing 6.5 % (2.5 million tonnes) and 7% (2.6 million tonnes) of global CO2 emissions1, it is crucial the i

Shona Frame, a partner and construction sector expert at law firm CMS, sets out tips for companies to deliver successful environmental, social and governance practices across their business. The focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within the construction sector continu

MJ O'Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition. In the dynamic world of urban development, the pursuit of sustainability stands as a cornerstone for progress. As cities across Scotland juggle the complex balance of gr

In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future. A quiet but remarkable revolution is underway as new homes spring up across S

Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work. In the lead-up to International Women's Day, it’s a good time to step back and reflect on the positive changes sweeping through trad

Tyler Buchan, graduate apprentice at Space Solutions, shares highlights on his career so far for Scottish Apprenticeship Week. I have been an apprentice project manager at Space Solutions since August 2022. This is the first time Space Solutions has partnered with a university to deliver a graduate

Despite facing a year of challenges such as inflation and interest rate hikes, the Scottish residential property market has demonstrated resilience, writes DM Hall managing partner John McHugh. He discusses a positive outlook for 2024 with stable conditions, increased cash buyers, and a shift toward

To coincide with New Homes Week, George Buchanan discusses the importance of opening up creative dialogue between architects and developers at a much earlier stage. As a seasoned architect, I'm no stranger to the built environment and the challenges we face in creating new homes. If I could share on

Lucy Black, head of business development at Kenoteq, will be speaking at Sustainabuild Scotland in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28th February. She shares her thoughts on embodied carbon and explains the challenge we face as an industry. Globally, it is well known that the built environment is responsible

Lisa Mannion, an associate in the Residential Property division of Thorntons, outlines Scotland's new cladding regulations. New legislation to help tackle unsafe property cladding has been introduced by the Scottish Parliament and is expected to become law within the next few months.

Liz Hamilton, senior land and planning manager at AS Homes Scotland, highlights the current housing crisis and the need for change within Scotland's planning system to support the delivery of new homes. We’ve recently seen Scotland’s largest cities - Edinburgh and Glasgow - declare housi