Architecture – The Rationalisation of Whimsy
I set myself quite a challenge with such a ridiculously pretentious title, but it got stuck in my head. Even if you think I’m crazy, hopefully something in this will resonate. Architects often have to give explanations for why we do things. We write design statements, giving reasoned justification for our proposals. But does it […]
What you see and what you get: the shape of our buildings and how we use them
One of the things that fascinates me about church buildings is not just the raw architecture but also what it communicates about how the church in it works, how it thinks about itself and how this may completely contrast with how the church actually uses the space. Too often as architects we visit buildings when […]
Week Two: Inverness…building a new Highland base
Last week marked an exciting new chapter in the GLM story as we launched our Highland venture with the opening of our Highland Regional Office in Inverness. Led by our newly promoted Associate Director, Hannah Lloyd, the intention of the office is to bring GLM’s unique approach to the built environment closer to some of […]
GLM launches new Highland Office in Inverness
Inverness here we come. Managing Director (and desk assembler) Ian McKee is delighted to announce our new office in Inverness. “This will bring us closer to clients and projects we already have and we will be actively looking to service lots more”. For several years GLM’s focus has been on leisure, tourism, hotels, self catering, […]
Dilpaidations and Disputes – How a Surveyor can Help
Dilapidations and disputes over repair obligations are often one of the most problematic areas with regard to leasehold premises. Landlords will usually pass responsibility for maintaining and repairing premises on to their tenant. When negotiating a lease a well advised tenant will look to reduce this liability especially where the property is already in a […]
The Profession of a Building Surveyor
I have always been aware of how fortunate I am having the privilege of doing what I love to do. I am passionate about buildings, in particular, historic buildings in all their varied forms as well as about construction techniques and materials. I also have a strong interest in architecture and design. Building Surveying comprises […]
Graduate Building Surveying Opportunity
When we take on a graduate we expect that, two years in, they are still enthralled by the construction industry. It’ll have been a tough two years, with a steep learning curve, and a few difficult moments. The work will have been technically challenging, with demanding clients and the expectation that you’ll fulfil a wide […]
St Comghan’s Chapel Wins at The Natural Stone Awards
Earlier in the month we were down in London for the Natural Stone Awards. These awards are run every two years by the Stone Federation of Great Britain to recognise the best in the natural stone sector. There were over 350 people there reflecting the diversity of the stone industry – architects, engineers, main contractors, […]
GLM delighted to announce appointment of Aythan Lewes as Director
Edinburgh-based Architects and Building Surveyors GLM have appointed Aythan Lewes as Director. GLM bring sharp insight, imaginative design and effective implementation to the creation, reuse and adaptation of buildings. Since 1996 GLM have been supporting clients across the domestic residential, commercial, rural, and public sectors. In his role Aythan will be responsible for the further […]
It isn’t just Plastic – Concrete is Killing the Planet too
The planet is warming at a frightening rate and we are still releasing greenhouse gases as if there were no consequences. As this article makes clear, a massive and little appreciated source of CO2 is cement. Governments have made a commitment to stop it. How is that to be achieved? Every time a concrete building is […]