Building Surveying
Restoring St. Oswalds Centre
Works to restore St Oswalds Centre in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh are progressing well with phase one works underway.
Project Reflections : Westfield House
My latest project reflection takes us south of the border to the Northumberland town of Ashington to link up with…
Historic Buildings Dance: How Time And Weather Change Buildings
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…
Dilapidations 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…
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…
The Eco-Friendly Principle We use for Old and New Building Projects
Having recently read a few Philip Hesketh books, an anecdote of his about a fountain pen made me think about…
The Life of a Building Surveyor – Part 1
If I asked you which profession allows you to spend a high percentage of your working life outdoors and gives…
What You Need To Know About Your Slate Roof
Slatework roofs generally lasts somewhere between about 75 and 150 years before it becomes inevitable that it should be replaced. …
A Guide to Ground Source Heat Pumps
I have recently joined GLM after 7 years at Orkney Islands Council where I gained significant experience specifying renewable energy…
A brief history of glass for Windows
Glass making went through various stages of evolution and its subsequent use for building windows. The very earliest glass was…
The Sash Window: Probably the Best Window In The World
The vertically sliding sash and case window takes some beating. You can open it at the top to let out…
