Insight
Jocelyne Fleming: Draft cladding legislation has uncovered an uncomfortable truth
Published 1 year ago
In this month’s CIOB Column for SCN, policy and public affairs officer Jocelyne Fleming argues that draft cladding legislation has highlighted Scotland’s wider built environment safety challenge.
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Marcus Di Rollo: Compromise will be key for Scotland’s rent cap changes
Published 1 year ago
Marcus Di Rollo discusses examines the impacts of the Scottish Government’s rent cap on investors, developers, and tenants, and explores the upcoming challenges and potential changes in rent control policies.
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Rosie Gollan and Francesca Macmillan: How the draft Scottish Budget impacts construction
Published 1 year ago
Rosie Gollan and Francesca Macmillan from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson discuss the Scottish Government’s plans for construction in 2024 and 2025.
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Richard Campbell: Championing change & collaboration to tackle our climate emergency
Published 1 year ago
Richard Campbell, the new chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers Scotland, highlights how structural engineering is assisting efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
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Claire Campbell: Law needed to address damp and mouldy homes
Published 1 year ago
Claire Campbell explains why legislation is needed to address the scourge of mould in rented properties.
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Craig Stirrat: Holyrood – we have a problem!
Published 1 year ago
Grampian Housing Association CEO Craig Stirrat offers his thoughts on the forthcoming release of the next Scottish House Condition Survey (2022).
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Paul Hilton: Sellers shouldn’t wait for springtime to list their homes
Published 1 year ago
Paul Hilton explains why, even in a slightly slower market, homeowners shouldn’t hold off on selling their homes.
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Laura Falls: Don’t be afraid of using private equity to grow your business
Published 1 year ago
Laura Falls discusses the challenges Scottish businesses face in funding growth ambitions, particularly the underutilisation of private equity (PE), and provides tips for companies considering PE investment to address potential misunderstandings and mistrust.
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Peter Reekie: Predictions for Scottish construction and infrastructure in 2024
Published 1 year ago
Peter Reekie, chief executive at Scottish Futures Trust, looks ahead to what 2024 has in store for construction and infrastructure in Scotland, and sets out one area that all organisations should make a priority over the next 12 months.
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Matthew Aitchison: Heat in Buildings Bill – time to prepare for new Scottish property energy efficiency requirements?
Published 1 year ago
Matthew Aitchison, associate, valuation & advisory at Knight Frank Scotland, highlights the key points from the Scottish Government’s proposed Heat in Buildings Bill and shares what steps landlords and occupiers should begin to take to prepare.
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Andrew Barber: FCA’s new rules to ensure nationwide cash access
Published 1 year ago
Consumer credit and payment services expert Andrew Barber discusses the FCA’s recent proposals to ensure public access to cash in the UK by requiring banks, building societies, and other businesses to maintain reasonable access to cash services.
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Neil Wilson: A year of rising sales and strong prices Scotland’s Auctioneers
Published 1 year ago
Neil Wilson discusses the performance of Scottish auction markets in 2023, highlighting increases in livestock sales and prices, the challenges and successes of island auctioneers, the introduction of new professionals in the Institute of Auctioneers, and the impact of auction markets on the Scottish farming community and economy.
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Duncan Smith: Heat networks - collaboration, scale and ambition
Published 1 year ago
Duncan Smith, head of energy & sustainability at River Clyde Homes, reflects on an information event on the delivery of heat networks and asks how projects can be scaled up to a city-wide level.
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Innes Smith: Housing emergency - we brought forward land for new homes but Edinburgh did not want it
Published 1 year ago
In light of the recent housing emergency declared by the City of Edinburgh Council, Springfield Group CEO Innes Smith argues that collaborative working between the public and private sectors must result in review, action and crucially, an increase in positive planning decisions, to truly make a difference to the ongoing crisis.
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Kevin Reid: Why supporting communities is not just a choice, but a responsibility
Published 1 year ago
Kevin Reid looks at why supporting communities is more than a choice for The Cruden Group.
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