Instagram Takeover 2021 – Neil Dickson
For the second week of the 2021 Takeover we head from Architect to Surveyor as Neil Dickson takes over. Neil is a Senior Building Surveyor on the GLM team and with experience from New Zealand to Scotland will share his unique perspective on his World of the Future this week! Connect with Neil on LinkedIn […]
Project Reflections : Westfield House
My latest project reflection takes us south of the border to the Northumberland town of Ashington to link up with a familiar client and contractor. Having previously worked with William Purves at their HQ in Edinburgh amongst other commissions, GLM were appointed to help realise the vision for the Ashington site. Upon the retirement of […]
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 restoration of a stable block to bring it back to its former glory and create holiday accommodation. Today’s blog is a different project, different scale, different nature but another truly unique building requiring many of […]
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 lots of situations when speaking to work colleagues, clients and contractors. As English is my second language, they help me to easily communicate technical information in a more friendly way. Here is one of my […]
Building Surveys
What is it? The term “survey” meaning an inspection of a building followed by a report is peculiar to Britain and countries that have been connected with Britain. To Americans “surveying” more usually calls to mind the process of measurement and mapping. One of GLM’s specialism is “building surveying” and this too can give rise […]
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 Stables at Netherby Hall are finally complete. They say all projects are unique and in many ways they are, but I’m not sure I will ever have the privilege of overseeing a special project like […]
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 position of Senior Architect and Neil Dickson has been promoted to the position of Senior Chartered Building Surveyor. Both David and Neil trained and qualified with the firm and are the very definition of 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 RICS Scotland annual New Members Reception for recently qualified building surveyors in Scotland. Neil Dickson is the latest GLM team member to be welcomed as a member to RICS. Here’s what he had to say : […]
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 […]