Insight
Nathan Davis: New sustainability standards can benefit SME’s appeal
Published 1 year ago
Nathan Davis discusses the implications of new sustainability reporting standards including the EU’s Corporate Social Reporting Directive and the International Sustainability Standards Board’s measures on UK businesses, particularly SMEs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kirsten Belk: Transition period end looms for Scotland’s new short-term lets licensing regime
Published 1 year ago
With the transitional period for existing businesses to apply for a short-term lets licence coming to an end this week, Shoosmiths real estate lawyer Kirsten Belk assesses the new regime and its wider impact.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Scotland’s leading planner reveals extent of ‘demographic time-bomb’ facing planning departments
Published 1 year ago
Scottish Construction Now is pleased to publish in full a response to our readers’ survey and planning series by Ian Aikman, chair of Heads of Planning Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Munro: Covid fraud aftershocks continue to reverberate
Published 1 year ago
Amid surging fraud cases and insolvencies related to the abuse of pandemic support schemes, insolvency expert Alan Munro discusses lasting effects of the pandemic on the financial ecosystem, elaborating on the repercussions for individuals involved in fraudulent activities and the broader implications on the legal system and HMRC’s fraud investigation efforts.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Woodward: Navigating the venture capital landscape
Published 1 year ago
For those seeking to grow their business, finding the right venture capital partner can be a game-changer, however figures released earlier this year showed that venture capital activity in Scotland had dropped. Corporate finance expert James Woodward provides business owners with practical insights on approaching venture capital firms and maximising the value of their businesses.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Graham Mercer: Ambitious commercial projects offset decline in housebuilding
Published 1 year ago
Rearo MD Graham Mercer argues that the commissioning of some landmark commercial projects could provide a lifeline to developers and contractors affected by a recent decline in housebuilding activity.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rachel Munro: Unlocking the potential of heat networks for Scotland’s living sector
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of a panel discussion event next week, Rachel Munro, examines why for housebuilders, planners and local authorities, heat networks promise to increasingly be a hot topic in the months and years to come.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Allan Rae: Planning crisis needs clear and sensible political leadership
Published 1 year ago
Continuing this week’s focus on Scotland’s Broken Planning System, Allan Rae, land director at Kirkwood Homes, sums up what SCN has heard from many survey respondents by highlighting a lack of resources, the implementation of NPF4 and planning staff working from home.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
An architect writes on Scotland’s planning crisis
Published 1 year ago
Following the release of SCN’s survey results on planning delays and the resulting impact on companies in Scotland’s construction sector, an architecture practice has reached out to SCN in confidence to share its experience.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Catherine Feechan: Selling your business? Think about the ‘Three P’s’
Published 1 year ago
Experienced commercial and corporate lawyer Catherine Feechan writes about the considerations of selling a business and discusses the importance of due diligence, confidentiality, deal structure, and valuation to ensure a successful sale.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jo Gilroy: Zero carbon construction site - unlocking the potential of hydrogen
Published 1 year ago
Jo Gilroy, group director of sustainability at Balfour Beatty, discusses the benefits and pitfalls of introducing hydrogen solutions on site at the company’s zero carbon construction site at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Sanderson: Social housing RIP?
Published 1 year ago
Time for another of Craig Sanderson’s self-proclaimed “frequent rants” about the use of the word ‘affordable’ to describe housing project proposals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Neil Thomson: Global demand for skilled energy workers requires smart technology approach
Published 1 year ago
Aberdeen-based Neil Thomson discusses the challenges and strategies related to international workforce mobility in the global energy sector, emphasising the importance of compliance with visa and immigration regulations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alexander Carl: Condensation and dampness - tackling the scourge of housing
Published 1 year ago
Alexander Carle, director of asset management at Grampian Housing Association, explains how, with training and relevant qualifications, he and his team are proactively responding to one of the biggest challenges facing the housing sector – condensation and dampness.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Chris Mathieson: Celebrating careers in housing
Published 1 year ago
With Scottish Housing Day coming up this week, Grampian Housing Association’s head of people experience Chris Mathieson celebrates housing as a career and outlines Grampian’s learning and development initiatives.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Nathan Davis: New sustainability standards can benefit SME’s appeal
Published 1 year ago
Nathan Davis discusses the implications of new sustainability reporting standards including the EU’s Corporate Social Reporting Directive and the International Sustainability Standards Board’s measures on UK businesses, particularly SMEs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kirsten Belk: Transition period end looms for Scotland’s new short-term lets licensing regime
Published 1 year ago
With the transitional period for existing businesses to apply for a short-term lets licence coming to an end this week, Shoosmiths real estate lawyer Kirsten Belk assesses the new regime and its wider impact.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Scotland’s leading planner reveals extent of ‘demographic time-bomb’ facing planning departments
Published 1 year ago
Scottish Construction Now is pleased to publish in full a response to our readers’ survey and planning series by Ian Aikman, chair of Heads of Planning Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Munro: Covid fraud aftershocks continue to reverberate
Published 1 year ago
Amid surging fraud cases and insolvencies related to the abuse of pandemic support schemes, insolvency expert Alan Munro discusses lasting effects of the pandemic on the financial ecosystem, elaborating on the repercussions for individuals involved in fraudulent activities and the broader implications on the legal system and HMRC’s fraud investigation efforts.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Woodward: Navigating the venture capital landscape
Published 1 year ago
For those seeking to grow their business, finding the right venture capital partner can be a game-changer, however figures released earlier this year showed that venture capital activity in Scotland had dropped. Corporate finance expert James Woodward provides business owners with practical insights on approaching venture capital firms and maximising the value of their businesses.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Graham Mercer: Ambitious commercial projects offset decline in housebuilding
Published 1 year ago
Rearo MD Graham Mercer argues that the commissioning of some landmark commercial projects could provide a lifeline to developers and contractors affected by a recent decline in housebuilding activity.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rachel Munro: Unlocking the potential of heat networks for Scotland’s living sector
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of a panel discussion event next week, Rachel Munro, examines why for housebuilders, planners and local authorities, heat networks promise to increasingly be a hot topic in the months and years to come.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Allan Rae: Planning crisis needs clear and sensible political leadership
Published 1 year ago
Continuing this week’s focus on Scotland’s Broken Planning System, Allan Rae, land director at Kirkwood Homes, sums up what SCN has heard from many survey respondents by highlighting a lack of resources, the implementation of NPF4 and planning staff working from home.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
An architect writes on Scotland’s planning crisis
Published 1 year ago
Following the release of SCN’s survey results on planning delays and the resulting impact on companies in Scotland’s construction sector, an architecture practice has reached out to SCN in confidence to share its experience.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Catherine Feechan: Selling your business? Think about the ‘Three P’s’
Published 1 year ago
Experienced commercial and corporate lawyer Catherine Feechan writes about the considerations of selling a business and discusses the importance of due diligence, confidentiality, deal structure, and valuation to ensure a successful sale.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jo Gilroy: Zero carbon construction site - unlocking the potential of hydrogen
Published 1 year ago
Jo Gilroy, group director of sustainability at Balfour Beatty, discusses the benefits and pitfalls of introducing hydrogen solutions on site at the company’s zero carbon construction site at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Sanderson: Social housing RIP?
Published 1 year ago
Time for another of Craig Sanderson’s self-proclaimed “frequent rants” about the use of the word ‘affordable’ to describe housing project proposals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Neil Thomson: Global demand for skilled energy workers requires smart technology approach
Published 1 year ago
Aberdeen-based Neil Thomson discusses the challenges and strategies related to international workforce mobility in the global energy sector, emphasising the importance of compliance with visa and immigration regulations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alexander Carl: Condensation and dampness - tackling the scourge of housing
Published 1 year ago
Alexander Carle, director of asset management at Grampian Housing Association, explains how, with training and relevant qualifications, he and his team are proactively responding to one of the biggest challenges facing the housing sector – condensation and dampness.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Chris Mathieson: Celebrating careers in housing
Published 1 year ago
With Scottish Housing Day coming up this week, Grampian Housing Association’s head of people experience Chris Mathieson celebrates housing as a career and outlines Grampian’s learning and development initiatives.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →