Fire Suppression in Historic Buildings
For many years fire suppression systems have been distrusted. There is an assumed connection or association between sprinklers, the principal form of fire suppression used today, and fire alarms. People perhaps presume that if one sprinkler in a building goes off, they all go off. But in reality sprinklers and alarms perform quite different roles. […]
Project Update : New Build Chapel on the West Coast
Since the last update, the chancel arch has now been completed and erected – and after a little tweaking it fits perfectly. Now the gable can be built on top of it ready for the bellcote and bell – one of the last to be cast at Whitechapel Bell Foundry’s historic site. It is sad […]
PROJECT UPDATE: NEW BUILD CHAPEL ON SCOTLAND’S WEST COAST
Meanwhile, on site work is progressing well. A fully roofed scaffold over the site allowed work to continue uninterrupted through the winter – as well as providing support for the winch which is used to lift the stones – some weighing up to 1 ½ tonnes into place.
John O’Groats Wins Another Prestigious Award
It is fantastic to see the spectacular destination of John O’ Groats win another prestigious award, this time a Saltire Society Scotland Award for a wonderful sculpture by Dalziel + Scullion located in front of GLM’s RIAS and FCS award winning Inn at John O’ Groats for Natural Retreats.
Remarkable Properties: Development Opportunities
GLM is often asked to assist in due diligence for the purchase of amazing Scottish properties with detailed building condition reports. We thought it might be useful to feature some interesting properties that are or may be coming onto the market.