2020
Cost & Value
Architects have a reputation for not caring about cost. While sometimes that reputation is unfortunately deserved, I believe that more…
Project Reflections : John O’Groats
This week on our social media channels Aythan Lewes, Director, has reflected on the project at John O’Groats – sharing…
Project Reflections : The New Club, Edinburgh
In my last blog I reflected on the restoration of Netherby Hall Stables – a unique project including the full…
Conservation Accreditation : Project Approach
At the start of the year, David Johnson finally gained his accreditation in conservation architecture with the RIAS. Here is…
18 months of GLM’s Highland Office
It seems like only yesterday that I was writing in celebration of the Highland Office’s first Birthday in the…
Historic Buildings Dance : A Building Surveyor’s Analogy
I am a fan of analogies. I use them all the time. I see them as very handy to illustrate…
Helping It Happen Awards 2020 : Winners Announced
Scottish Land and Estates organise the Helping it Happen Awards to recognise those estates, farms, rural businesses and individuals who…
Project Reflections : 1 Grosvenor Crescent
This once magnificent Victorian townhouse had been for many years the headquarters of the Land Tribunal (Land Court). As a…
Congratulations to all Finalists in the Helping It Happen Awards 2020
Scottish Land and Estates organise the Helping it Happen Awards seeking to celebrate rural Scotland and those who are helping…
Building Surveys
What is it? The term “survey” meaning an inspection of a building followed by a report is peculiar to Britain…
Islands on the Edge
Following coverage of the open letter from Hebridean communities regarding the economic pressure on housing for locals, our Chartered Building…
Project Reflections : Netherby Hall Stables
Four years, thirty plus progress meetings and four variations to listed building consent later, the restoration works of the Victorian…
