Insight
Vanessa Murray: The skills gap in construction isn’t just technical – it’s cultural
Published 1 month ago
Vanessa Murray, director at The Circle Partnership, warns that behind Scotland's construction sector's well-documented technical skills shortage lies a deeper, less visible challenge - the loss of female talent and the persistent sidelining of equality, diversity and inclusion as a strategic priority.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Shirley Evatt: From surveys to solutions - unlocking retrofit potential at scale
Published 1 month ago
Retrofitting social housing is often seen as an overwhelming challenge. In this piece, Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd Edinburgh, argues that by working smarter and building on shared experience, we can unlock scalable solutions and make real progress toward net zero goals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Mark Bickford: Can social investment help charities address the growing demand for supported housing?
Published 1 month ago
Insight: Mark Bickford, CEO of Social and Sustainable Capital, explores how social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland, enabling charities to move from renting to owning properties, and providing far greater stability for vulnerable individuals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Duncan Smith: Glasgow’s tenemental challenge
Published 1 month ago
Elderpark Housing director of asset management Duncan Smith outlines the technical innovation, financial support and political commitment required to retrofit Glasgow’s tenement homes towards a zero-carbon future while, crucially, preserving what makes them special.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Douglas Robertson: Tick tock for tenements
Published 2 months ago
Insight: Douglas Robertson reflects on the case of Wendy Murray to highlight the deepening crisis of tenement disrepair in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ken Gibb: Housing Investment Taskforce: an outsider inside the tent
Published 2 months ago
Professor Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, who was part of the Scottish Government's Housing Investment Taskforce, shares his views on its recent official report.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Sheelagh Cooley: New thinking key as real estate interests converge on Scotland investor and developer breakfast
Published 3 months ago
Last week, Sheelagh Cooley, real estate partner and head of the Edinburgh office at Shoosmiths, delivered the keynote speech at the Scotland Investor and Developer Breakfast as part of the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum. She shared her market insights from the perspective of a legal expert at a firm with deep roots in the Scottish real estate sector. She was joined by Barry McKeown, fellow partner and head of real estate Scotland at Shoosmiths.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Duncan Ure: Buyers of multiple properties are better off under Additional Dwelling Supplement
Published 3 months ago
Off-market property investment specialist Duncan Ure says the exemption in Scotland's Second Home Surcharge is attracting professional investors and building a healthier property portfolio market.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Laura Sefton: Changing priorities impact building heat decarbonisation
Published 3 months ago
Insight: Laura Sefton, an energy specialist lawyer from CMS, highlights the challenges facing the housing sector over the decarbonisation of heat from buildings, explains why we're seeing an evolving regulatory environment and examines the legal and regulatory implications of these changes.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Greig Fenton: Why collaboration is the key to a smooth PFI transition
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, explores how early planning and a collaborative, impartial approach are essential to ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition as billions in PFI assets return to public ownership.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ken Gibb: Reimagining Scottish housing taxes
Published 4 months ago
UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence director Professor Ken Gibb introduces a new report that explores how to rethink Council Tax & LBTT to build a fairer, more functional system.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
A chance to shine: Nominations open for CIOB in Scotland Awards 2025
Published 4 months ago
Time is of the essence for construction professionals across Scotland who want to be recognised with a prestigious industry award, writes Lynne McKay, CIOB's regional manager for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Shaw: How will the Employer’s NI changes impact construction and refurbishment costs?
Published 4 months ago
Planning a construction or refurbishment project in 2025? From April, new National Insurance Contribution (NICs) changes have come into force and they’re already starting to impact costs across the industry. David Shaw, refurbishment cost expert at Torridon explains what clients need to know.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rachael Martin: Reframing the Housing Association narrative
Published 4 months ago
Communications specialist Rachael Martin emphasises the double-edged opportunity and responsibility of being a vital community anchor.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lynsay Bell Manson: The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Vanessa Murray: The skills gap in construction isn’t just technical – it’s cultural
Published 1 month ago
Vanessa Murray, director at The Circle Partnership, warns that behind Scotland's construction sector's well-documented technical skills shortage lies a deeper, less visible challenge - the loss of female talent and the persistent sidelining of equality, diversity and inclusion as a strategic priority.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Shirley Evatt: From surveys to solutions - unlocking retrofit potential at scale
Published 1 month ago
Retrofitting social housing is often seen as an overwhelming challenge. In this piece, Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd Edinburgh, argues that by working smarter and building on shared experience, we can unlock scalable solutions and make real progress toward net zero goals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Mark Bickford: Can social investment help charities address the growing demand for supported housing?
Published 1 month ago
Insight: Mark Bickford, CEO of Social and Sustainable Capital, explores how social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland, enabling charities to move from renting to owning properties, and providing far greater stability for vulnerable individuals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Duncan Smith: Glasgow’s tenemental challenge
Published 1 month ago
Elderpark Housing director of asset management Duncan Smith outlines the technical innovation, financial support and political commitment required to retrofit Glasgow’s tenement homes towards a zero-carbon future while, crucially, preserving what makes them special.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Douglas Robertson: Tick tock for tenements
Published 2 months ago
Insight: Douglas Robertson reflects on the case of Wendy Murray to highlight the deepening crisis of tenement disrepair in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ken Gibb: Housing Investment Taskforce: an outsider inside the tent
Published 2 months ago
Professor Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, who was part of the Scottish Government's Housing Investment Taskforce, shares his views on its recent official report.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Sheelagh Cooley: New thinking key as real estate interests converge on Scotland investor and developer breakfast
Published 3 months ago
Last week, Sheelagh Cooley, real estate partner and head of the Edinburgh office at Shoosmiths, delivered the keynote speech at the Scotland Investor and Developer Breakfast as part of the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum. She shared her market insights from the perspective of a legal expert at a firm with deep roots in the Scottish real estate sector. She was joined by Barry McKeown, fellow partner and head of real estate Scotland at Shoosmiths.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Duncan Ure: Buyers of multiple properties are better off under Additional Dwelling Supplement
Published 3 months ago
Off-market property investment specialist Duncan Ure says the exemption in Scotland's Second Home Surcharge is attracting professional investors and building a healthier property portfolio market.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Laura Sefton: Changing priorities impact building heat decarbonisation
Published 3 months ago
Insight: Laura Sefton, an energy specialist lawyer from CMS, highlights the challenges facing the housing sector over the decarbonisation of heat from buildings, explains why we're seeing an evolving regulatory environment and examines the legal and regulatory implications of these changes.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Greig Fenton: Why collaboration is the key to a smooth PFI transition
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, explores how early planning and a collaborative, impartial approach are essential to ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition as billions in PFI assets return to public ownership.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ken Gibb: Reimagining Scottish housing taxes
Published 4 months ago
UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence director Professor Ken Gibb introduces a new report that explores how to rethink Council Tax & LBTT to build a fairer, more functional system.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
A chance to shine: Nominations open for CIOB in Scotland Awards 2025
Published 4 months ago
Time is of the essence for construction professionals across Scotland who want to be recognised with a prestigious industry award, writes Lynne McKay, CIOB's regional manager for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Shaw: How will the Employer’s NI changes impact construction and refurbishment costs?
Published 4 months ago
Planning a construction or refurbishment project in 2025? From April, new National Insurance Contribution (NICs) changes have come into force and they’re already starting to impact costs across the industry. David Shaw, refurbishment cost expert at Torridon explains what clients need to know.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rachael Martin: Reframing the Housing Association narrative
Published 4 months ago
Communications specialist Rachael Martin emphasises the double-edged opportunity and responsibility of being a vital community anchor.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lynsay Bell Manson: The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →