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What you see and what you get: the shape of our buildings and how we use them
One of the things that fascinates me about church buildings is not just the raw architecture but also what it…
Week Two: Inverness…building a new Highland base
Last week marked an exciting new chapter in the GLM story as we launched our Highland venture with the opening…
GLM launches new Highland Office in Inverness
Inverness here we come. Managing Director (and desk assembler) Ian McKee is delighted to announce our new office in Inverness.…
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.…
St Comghan’s Chapel Wins at The Natural Stone Awards
Earlier in the month we were down in London for the Natural Stone Awards. These awards are run every two…
GLM delighted to announce appointment of Aythan Lewes as Director
Edinburgh-based Architects and Building Surveyors GLM have appointed Aythan Lewes as Director. GLM bring sharp insight, imaginative design and effective…
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…
