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Rod Maclean: Murdoch drama is one of relationships changing, not law

Published 2 days ago

Rod Maclean takes a look at a high-profile family squabble.

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Martin Andrews: Delivering communities that address the housing emergency

Published 2 days ago

Land expert Martin Andrews outlines the role that Wemyss and March Estates’ expansion of Longniddry can play in tackling Scotland’s housing emergency.

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Jim Baxter: My solutions to Scotland’s housing and planning issues

Published 2 days ago

Following on from the recent Scottish Budget, Jim Baxter, who has been financial director at Allanwater Homes for the past 27 years, outlines what he believes can be done to help address Scotland’s housing shortage, alongside his thoughts on improving the country’s planning system.

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Caroline Maciver: The Scottish Government’s cladding resolutions for 2025

Published 3 days ago

Insight: CMS partner Caroline Maciver highlights what the Scottish Government has in store for 2025 in terms of cladding remediation.

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Caroline Gumble: Reflecting on 2024 - CIOB’s progress on quality, sustainability, and skills in Scotland

Published 4 days ago

It’s the time of year to reflect on what the Institute and the wider construction community learned in 2024 and what we should take forward into 2025, writes Caroline Gumble, CEO at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

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Zander Muego: Five themes that could shape construction in 2025

Published 4 days ago

Thomas & Adamson director Zander Muego highlights five opportunities or challenges that he believes are likely to shape construction in 2025.

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David Ross: Investing in communities and supporting social enterprises for lasting change

Published 4 days ago

David Ross, CEO of Glasgow Credit Union, discusses the importance of ethical and purpose-driven lending in addressing the national housing emergency.

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Hamish Paterson: Retrofitting listed buildings doesn’t mean compromising on history, but it does require modern thinking

Published 1 week ago

Insight: When retrofitting listed buildings, Thomas & Adamson director Hamish Paterson suggests that the main concern is finding the balance between modern sustainability goals and protecting history and heritage in our towns and cities.

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Andrew Morrison: Business sale trends to watch in 2025

Published 1 week ago

Andrew Morrison discusses key business sale trends anticipated for 2025, including factors such as tax changes, generational shifts, technological advancements, and economic uncertainties.

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Professor Kim McKee: PRS precarity - towards a more intersectional understanding?

Published 1 week ago

Professor Kim McKee highlights the growing challenges in the UK’s private rental sector, including affordability, tenancy insecurity, and the diverse needs of renters.

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Dr Gareth James: Using Appreciative Inquiry in housing research

Published 1 week ago

Researchers in the social sciences are increasingly using innovative methodologies to promote collaboration and generate impact. Appreciative Inquiry (AI – not to be confused with Artificial Intelligence) is one such approach. This blog by Dr Gareth James highlights the principles, strengths and limitations of an AI approach, and offers some critical reflections on its use in housing research.

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Tom Stocker: Firms should brace for new fraud offence

Published 2 weeks ago

A new “failure to prevent fraud” offence will impact organisations across the UK and internationally, requiring them to complete risk assessments and implement rigorous fraud prevention procedures and policies in place if they are to avail themselves of a statutory defence, writes Tom Stocker.

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Jennifer Young: Scottish budget 2025-26 – business impact and legal considerations

Published 2 weeks ago

“This budget invests in public services, lifts children out of poverty, acts in the face of the climate emergency, and supports jobs and economic growth.” That’s according to the finance secretary, Shona Robison, in the Scottish government’s 2025/26 budget statement, writes Jennifer Young.

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Kirsty Morrison: Why more housing can unlock the potential of the Highlands

Published 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Albyn Housing Society CEO Kirsty Morrison highlights the importance of having enough homes important it is to ensure there are enough homes should the proposed Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and other initiatives in the Highlands are going to be successful.

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Ross Stupart: Can the Scottish Budget ease tax burden on businesses?

Published 3 weeks ago

As Scotland anticipates the Budget announcement and a new government tax strategy on 4 December, Ross Stupart outlines what could help businesses to thrive north of the border.

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