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Craig Stirrat: The stigma of the housing emergency

Published 5 months ago

Grampian Housing Association Group CEO Craig Stirrat looks to address the longer-term systemic problems in social housing which are a major factor contributing to the immediate crisis.

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Steph Innes: Shaking off intellectual property infringers – Taylor Swift’s brand strategy

Published 5 months ago

As Taylor Swift prepares to enchant the Murrayfield crowd with her talents this weekend, it is not just her reputation as a music superstar that draws attention, writes Steph Innes.

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Alasdair Rankin: What does the cancelling of carbon targets mean for construction?

Published 5 months ago

Alasdair Rankin, managing director of Aitken Turnbull Architects, asks what the cancellation of carbon targets in Scotland means for the construction industry more widely.

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Martin Smith: Signs of recovery for UK housebuilding amid economic challenges

Published 5 months ago

Muir Group chief executive Martin Smith takes a positive look at housebuilding across the UK amid indications of recovery for the sector.

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Dougie Herd: Building accessible homes is crucial for society’s sustainable future

Published 5 months ago

Following the launch yesterday of the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit 2024, Dougie Herd, the joint managing director of event headline sponsor Campion Homes, shares his thoughts on the importance of accessible housing and why Campion is supporting the event.

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Jocelyne Fleming: Key developments at Holyrood will mean changes – and opportunities – for construction

Published 5 months ago

It has been a hectic few weeks at Holyrood, and there have been many changes that will have significant impacts on the built environment sector, writes Jocelyne Fleming, policy and public affairs officer Scotland at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

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Tom Stocker: Businesses should review fraud prevention procedures before it’s too late

Published 5 months ago

Recent legal reforms in the UK have increased the risk of corporate criminal liability for fraud, making urgent the need for businesses to reassess and strengthen their fraud prevention procedures, writes Tom Stocker.

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Pete Bell: Building foundations, facing challenges - celebrating 35 years of Campion Homes

Published 5 months ago

Pete Bell, chairman and co-founder of Campion Homes, marks the housebuilder’s 35th year in business with a look back at its inception and evolution.

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Anthony Marley: Why new Scottish building legislation is a step in the right direction

Published 6 months ago

Anthony Marley, director at Northern Ireland-based remediation specialist Anamore, comments on the changes to the cladding remediation programme in Scotland.

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Russell Wilkie: A new future can be forged for our industrial communities

Published 6 months ago

Ravenscraig Ltd director Russell Wilkie outlines his vision for the former steelworks in North Lanarkshire and the need to develop industrial communities.

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Rob Bewick: It’s time to talk about mental health as much as physical safety in construction

Published 6 months ago

Insight: Rob Bewick, senior construction safety consultant at Thomas & Adamson, highlights why mental health needs to be treated with the same degree of importance as physical health on construction sites.

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Insight: FCA guidance and commercial realities in financial marketing

Published 6 months ago

Following the FCA’s recently published guidance on financial promotion through social media channels, Burness Paull’s Marianne Murnin and Steven Knox look at the intersection of financial services, social media, and influencer marketing, highlighting the regulatory and commercial considerations for firms navigating this landscape.

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Peter Edwards: How to safely navigate retrofit

Published 6 months ago

Holmes Mille architect Peter Edwards provides some jargon-busting advice to help people choose the right retrofit options for them.

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Chris Elwell-Sutton: Scotland’s AI strategy could give it the edge

Published 6 months ago

Scotland could turn its vision for ethical regulatory principles into a competitive advantage, writes ​Chris Elwell-Sutton.

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John Forster: Ensuring a smart energy transition - challenges and opportunities

Published 6 months ago

In the wake of the Scottish Government admitting it is significantly off-track from meeting its 2030 net zero targets, Forster Group chairman and founder John Forster discusses the challenges and opportunities of achieving such goals.

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