Building Surveying
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…
Building Surveys
What is it? The term “survey” meaning an inspection of a building followed by a report is peculiar to Britain…
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…
GLM promotes two of its rising stars
GLM are delighted to announce the promotion of two of its rising stars. David Ralph has been promoted to the…
RICS welcomes new members to the Profession
Its always a special time celebrating success and recent celebrations for the building surveying profession here in Edinburgh included the…
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…
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.…
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…
Energy Efficient Scotland
Back in May this year, the Scottish Government launched the Route Map and consultation on Energy Efficient Scotland (EES). The…
Life of a Building Surveyor – Part 6
At the end of September I attended the RICS Matrics Annual Dinner in Edinburgh. The evening was great, with good…
Life of a Building Surveyor – Part 5
When working beyond the central belt, it is not uncommon to find yourself passing large country estates. These estates and…
Pens, Single Use Plastics & Modern Construction
Having recently read a few Philip Hesketh books, an anecdote of his about a fountain pen made me think. For…
