Combat fear of failing foam to tackle the climate crisis
Fear of buying One of the commonest questions I am asked by clients contemplating the purchase of a building is “will it fall down?”. The answer to this implicitly binary question is that it is the wrong question to ask. Buildings rarely fall down. Bits may fall off them and they may get increasingly expensive to maintain, or […]
Thoughts from GLM’s first Passive House Designer
Following certification of becoming an Accredited Passive House Designer, Neil McAllister gives us an insight into the Passive House standard.
We are recruiting – Graduate Architectural Technologist
GLM are recruiting an enthusiastic and engaging Graduate Architectural Technologist to join our Edinburgh office.
An Open Letter of Thanks – Opportunities and Inclusion
Wesley shares his account of breaking into the industry, highlighting challenges beyond seeking employment but of diversity and inclusion too.
One year in industry – Ailsa Innes Part 1
After a year in industry, Part 1 Architectural Assistant Ailsa Innes shares her experience working with the architects and building surveyors at GLM in Edinburgh.
GLM obtains consent for redevelopment on Princes Street, Edinburgh
GLM has obtained Planning and Listed Building Consent for the redevelopment of 30-31 Princes Street, Edinburgh into a mixed-use venue.
Earth Day 2022 – Invest in Buildings, Invest in the Planet
On Earth Day 2022 – GLM reflects on how retrofit can facilitate an enduring future for buildings and support the built environment to be more sustainable.
GLM’s Year in Numbers – A review of 2021
To summarise what was an exciting, varied and at times uncertain year, GLM reflected on 2021 through our year in numbers.
Contractor required for The Cabin, Rosemarkie.
GLM are seeking a building contractor for the construction phase of a high quality property refurbishment project in Rosemarkie, Black Isle.
GLM expands with GLM (Glasgow) Limited
GLM announces expansion with the creation of a Glasgow office and the appointment of new director, Gerard Smith Award-winning architecture and building surveying practice Gibbon Lawson McKee Limited (GLM) are delighted to announce their expansion into the West and a focus on commercial markets with the appointment of Gerard Smith, formerly of Ryden. The successful […]