James Baird associates from Lanarkshire are a flourishing architectural practice established since 1991.

Through their accomplishment and experience they have acquired a reputation for delivering successful & imaginative solutions to fulfil clients aspirations throughout Central Scotland.

“From our office ethos, no project is ever too small as our office encompasses projects that are wide ranging in scale. Our professionalism will always consider the clients requirements first and foremost and this is applied to all our projects, whether it is an extension to a home or to large scale commercial and residential developments,” said Jim Baird (MD). “Many smaller clients and indeed some of the larger commercial clients when commissioning are unsure if they require an “architect” or a draughtsman to provide the drawings required for their projects."

James Baird Associates advises that it is important when considering your requirements,whether it is an extension to your home, a new home or a major commercial development that you appoint a professional who can advise you and deliver what is required and just as importantly when it is required.


There are many people providing drawing services, advertising in local press etc. And in some cases calling themselves “architects” they offer to carry out a service that you may feel meets with your requirements. The majority of these people are individuals employed elsewhere, many being draughtsmen, planning / building control officers who have no training or qualification to prepare plans or to give advise on tenders, contractors or indeed contracts which are all important aspects of your project.

To help ensure you appoint the right professional a simple guide to their qualifications and competence is quite simple.

“Do they have professional indemnity insurance?”

It is only qualified professionals who can obtain this type of insurance, which should provide some level of comfort that they are at least qualified professional organisations such as:

- Chartered institute of architectural technologist (CIAT)

- Royal institute of Architects Scotland (RIAS) can provide full lists of their members to help you decide on the appointments

James Baird Associates services include:

• Commercial

• Residential

• Retail

• Health Care

• Ecclesiastical Works

• Refurbishment

• Listed Building Preservation

• Building Surveys

• 3D Modelling and Visualisation

• EPC Certification

• CDM Co-ordinators

• Specialist in Self Build Projects

For further information contact Jim Baird Associates 153,Union Street,Larkhall ML9 1EB Tel: 01698 881500