General Building & Project Advisory
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Teams and Zoom quickly became most people’s everyday “normal”, accelerated from a small degree of flexible working in pre-pandemic times. Companies have more fully embraced the digital technology readily available and from the outside, it seemed an almost seamless transition – amazing how adaptable even the traditional construction industry can be when something becomes crucial
Construction WFH, is it Constructive? Read More »
THE NEW NORMAL – If you now find you or your business in an entirely or even just a slightly different place, why not consider a quiet look at the market or seek some business advice to devise a renewed strategy and embark down a new path. People’s guiding principles have been turned on their
Changed ‘pandemic’ attitudes and Construction recruitment: Survival or Revival Read More »
Many talented construction professionals and successful contractors are currently finding themselves in uncharted waters, looking quietly for new opportunities for themselves or strategic recruitment advice as heads of departments or businesses. Who you know well within your own network and connections are a good starting point to uncover information or opportunities. However, when it comes
It is not who you know ——– it is who you trust! Read More »
The only mantra that seems to currently matter …. Preconstruction, Preconstruction, Preconstruction. WHICH COMPANIES ARE going to do well in these difficult times? Only those with a well-oiled and appropriate preconstruction team will live to see another day and those who NAIL IT will LEAD the market coming out of this mess. Some may think these times are a stark reminder of the last recession where pre-construction was
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In the fifth of our debate series we assembled a panel of experts to look at modern methods of construction: how can Scotland maximise their uses to develop a globally competitive edge? The main issues addressed were: Scotland’s MMC journey so far The barriers to MMC in Scotland The opportunities for all variants of MMC
Scotland’s MMC Future: Evolution or Extinction Read More »
Modern methods of construction: how can Scotland maximise their uses to develop a globally competitive edge? A wide range of modern methods of construction (MMC) processes have been developed to help the construction industry deliver project benefits in terms of time, cost, quality and sustainability. Some sectors have embraced these more than others and some
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In the fourth of our debate series, we assembled a panel of experts to look at what contributes to a successful economic environment for the construction industry to thrive in Scotland. The main issues debated were: The need for clarity and stability Attracting and securing funding and investment The challenges of the Scottish planning
Collaborate or die: The key to unlocking Scotland’s construction industry Read More »
The construction and property industry in Scotland contributes a significant amount to our economy – but 10 years after the crash we have once again faced turbulent times. Some businesses are performing extremely well and maximising opportunities, yet we have also seen the demise of both large and small companies across the industry. With an
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Today is apparently the most depressing day of the year! And if you got up early today and witnessed the “super blood wolf moon”, maybe you are also feeling the “impending doom” of the blood moon – or perhaps you started your day with an air of mystical optimism, rather than succumbing to gloomy dour
Blue Monday, blood moon; but what if it’s all greener on the other side? Read More »