Insight
John Perry: The housing emergency - Scotland is already in the grip of plummeting affordable housing investment
Published 11 months ago
UK Housing Review author and editor John Perry delves into one of the Scottish-focused chapters from this year’s publication.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Martin Joyce: Driving innovation and regeneration can help supercharge growth
Published 11 months ago
Clyde Gateway’s approach to fostering an innovation economy can be replicated to encourage growth across Scotland, says executive director of regeneration Martin Joyce.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dan Gates: New homes ban direct emission heating systems in Scotland
Published 11 months ago
After regulations that require all new buildings constructed with a new building warrant to be fitted with clean heating came into effect on April 1st, Luths Services director/engineer Dan Gates examines the new legislation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
MJ O’Shaughnessy: Breathing new life into Glasgow’s built heritage
Published 11 months ago
Restoring existing buildings conserves our history but reduces carbon footprints, argues MJ O’Shaughnessy, managing director for conservation engineer Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dr Kim McKee: Scotland’s commitment to housing education & professionalism
Published 11 months ago
In light of last month’s launch of the new Housing Bill and ongoing developments with mandatory qualifications for housing professionals in England, Dr Kim McKee from the University of Stirling highlights the importance of housing education.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Graeme Pollock: Cautious optimism for West Lothian’s commercial property market
Published 1 year ago
Graeme Pollock shares his insights on commercial property investment and economic growth in the West Lothian region of Scotland, considering impacts from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic and strengths in industries like logistics, distribution, and repurposing of older industrial spaces.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: CIOB calls for increased support to protect vulnerable households
Published 1 year ago
The construction sector needs urgent leadership and support from the Scottish Government or proposed new standards could have negative consequences for the built environment and the nation’s most vulnerable households, writes Jocelyne Fleming – policy and public affairs officer Scotland at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Nicky Lloyd: What’s next after the end of the Tenant Protection Act?
Published 1 year ago
Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, shares what comes after the end of The Tenancy Protection Act and what landlords in Scotland need to know about the changes.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Peter Graham: Is AI another millennium bug that will come to nothing?
Published 1 year ago
Forensic accountancy specialist Peter Graham discusses the concerns surrounding AI’s potential to radically change society and replace entire professions, drawing a parallel with the overhyped fears about the Y2K bug that ultimately amounted to little disruption.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Duncan Smith: Meeting our net zero and fuel poverty targets affordably and sustainably
Published 1 year ago
Duncan Smith, head of energy & sustainability at River Clyde Homes, details a pilot project being undertaken which aims to transition homes from fossil fuels while reducing fuel poverty.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ewan Duffin: Addressing misconceptions - why timber is the positive change the engineering sector needs
Published 1 year ago
Ewan Duffin, associate director at Harley Haddow, on why the engineering sector should utilise timber and the misconceptions on expense, water damage and more.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
MJ O’Shaughnessy: Engineering sustainable urban regeneration - unlocking potential to safeguard our future
Published 1 year ago
MJ O’Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Lorna Cameron: Inclusive housing design innovators are building a better future
Published 1 year ago
In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Stewart: A Scottish perspective on the implications of the 2024 Spring Budget
Published 1 year ago
Alan Stewart, tax partner at MHA’s Aberdeen office, provides analysis of the key Scottish implications from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, offering his insights into how the fiscal measures will impact various sectors and individuals across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hazel Davies: Breaking down the bias to build inspiring leadership in housebuilding
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John Perry: The housing emergency - Scotland is already in the grip of plummeting affordable housing investment
Published 11 months ago
UK Housing Review author and editor John Perry delves into one of the Scottish-focused chapters from this year’s publication.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Martin Joyce: Driving innovation and regeneration can help supercharge growth
Published 11 months ago
Clyde Gateway’s approach to fostering an innovation economy can be replicated to encourage growth across Scotland, says executive director of regeneration Martin Joyce.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dan Gates: New homes ban direct emission heating systems in Scotland
Published 11 months ago
After regulations that require all new buildings constructed with a new building warrant to be fitted with clean heating came into effect on April 1st, Luths Services director/engineer Dan Gates examines the new legislation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
MJ O’Shaughnessy: Breathing new life into Glasgow’s built heritage
Published 11 months ago
Restoring existing buildings conserves our history but reduces carbon footprints, argues MJ O’Shaughnessy, managing director for conservation engineer Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Dr Kim McKee: Scotland’s commitment to housing education & professionalism
Published 11 months ago
In light of last month’s launch of the new Housing Bill and ongoing developments with mandatory qualifications for housing professionals in England, Dr Kim McKee from the University of Stirling highlights the importance of housing education.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Graeme Pollock: Cautious optimism for West Lothian’s commercial property market
Published 1 year ago
Graeme Pollock shares his insights on commercial property investment and economic growth in the West Lothian region of Scotland, considering impacts from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic and strengths in industries like logistics, distribution, and repurposing of older industrial spaces.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: CIOB calls for increased support to protect vulnerable households
Published 1 year ago
The construction sector needs urgent leadership and support from the Scottish Government or proposed new standards could have negative consequences for the built environment and the nation’s most vulnerable households, writes Jocelyne Fleming – policy and public affairs officer Scotland at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Nicky Lloyd: What’s next after the end of the Tenant Protection Act?
Published 1 year ago
Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, shares what comes after the end of The Tenancy Protection Act and what landlords in Scotland need to know about the changes.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Peter Graham: Is AI another millennium bug that will come to nothing?
Published 1 year ago
Forensic accountancy specialist Peter Graham discusses the concerns surrounding AI’s potential to radically change society and replace entire professions, drawing a parallel with the overhyped fears about the Y2K bug that ultimately amounted to little disruption.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Duncan Smith: Meeting our net zero and fuel poverty targets affordably and sustainably
Published 1 year ago
Duncan Smith, head of energy & sustainability at River Clyde Homes, details a pilot project being undertaken which aims to transition homes from fossil fuels while reducing fuel poverty.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ewan Duffin: Addressing misconceptions - why timber is the positive change the engineering sector needs
Published 1 year ago
Ewan Duffin, associate director at Harley Haddow, on why the engineering sector should utilise timber and the misconceptions on expense, water damage and more.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
MJ O’Shaughnessy: Engineering sustainable urban regeneration - unlocking potential to safeguard our future
Published 1 year ago
MJ O’Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Lorna Cameron: Inclusive housing design innovators are building a better future
Published 1 year ago
In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Stewart: A Scottish perspective on the implications of the 2024 Spring Budget
Published 1 year ago
Alan Stewart, tax partner at MHA’s Aberdeen office, provides analysis of the key Scottish implications from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, offering his insights into how the fiscal measures will impact various sectors and individuals across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hazel Davies: Breaking down the bias to build inspiring leadership in housebuilding
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →