In Aberdeen we experienced a busy first quarter for industrial and retail – secondary / neighbourhood. The industrial market was particularly resilient given the economic impact the windfall tax continues to have on the local energy sector. It is particularly strong for detached modern units 10,000– 20,000 sq. ft that benefit from secure yards and…
The Inverness office market has seen increased activity and enquiries over the past 12–18 months. Demand is strongest for modern, well-located offices up to 2,000 sq ft, particularly those with good parking. Smaller suites between 500–1,500 sq ft are especially popular, attracting interest from professional firms, public sector bodies, and businesses serving the wider Highland…
BRITISH COUNCIL FOR OFFICES – 2025 SCOTTISH REGIONAL AWARDS “FIT OUT OF WORKPLACE” SHORTLISTED FINALIST – FRIDAY 16TH MAY Excitement is building in our Glasgow office with just over a week until the G+S Architecture team join our Client for the British Council for Offices, 2025 Scottish Regional Awards at the Central Hotel in…
Giving commercial property in the Highlands a branding boost Branding plays a key role in economic development these days – everything from individual buildings to whole cities are being given dynamic brands in an attempt to stimulate investment and growth. But in the north of Scotland this approach has been taken to a whole new…
Talk to any recruitment consultant or HR department and they’ll tell you that Millennials and, increasingly, other segments of the working population, are expecting more from the work place than just a place to sit. They are looking for a place where they actually like to spend time. By 2025, Millennials will make…
Environmental issues are becoming more and more important to many companies and individuals, and have become are one of the key issues shaping the future of the world of work and the commercial property market. We talk to G+S Planner, Murray Rankin to look at the repercussions this is having from a planning perspective…
A great tool to create your future workspace The world of work is changing. Technology is allowing people to communicate from practically anywhere in the world and, as a result, many businesses are moving away from having all staff at their desks from nine to five. Our architect Alex Chan explains how space planning…
The world of work is changing. Facilitated by the incredible developments that have taken place in mobile technology and the internet, work is becoming ever more agile. When your smart phone can be your office, and all of your files are stored on the cloud, actually being in the office is becoming much less…
The View from Aberdeen and Glasgow New technology and changing staff expectations are bringing something of a revolution to the world of work. As a result, many companies are reviewing their property needs to take into account the challenges created by flexible working, hot desking and the like, and to respond to growing demands…
