Insight
James Woodward: Navigating the venture capital landscape
Published 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 →
Scott Wright: Pro-growth Programme for Government signals change in direction
Published 2 years ago
Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf’s efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and social policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Campbell: Proposals for energy efficiency and heat standards welcome and must be affordable to all
Published 2 years ago
In response to this week’s Programme for Government, Gillian Campbell from the Existing Homes Alliance calls for the Scottish Government to develop a package of financial and fiscal measures to accompany the new Heat in Buildings Bill.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Audrey Simpson: My career in housing
Published 2 years ago
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day on September 13, Home in Scotland director Audrey Simpson shares her journey into a career in housing and explains why it’s an exciting sector for both school leavers and those working in other sectors.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 2 years ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Woodward: Navigating the venture capital landscape
Published 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 →
Scott Wright: Pro-growth Programme for Government signals change in direction
Published 2 years ago
Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf’s efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and social policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Campbell: Proposals for energy efficiency and heat standards welcome and must be affordable to all
Published 2 years ago
In response to this week’s Programme for Government, Gillian Campbell from the Existing Homes Alliance calls for the Scottish Government to develop a package of financial and fiscal measures to accompany the new Heat in Buildings Bill.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Audrey Simpson: My career in housing
Published 2 years ago
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day on September 13, Home in Scotland director Audrey Simpson shares her journey into a career in housing and explains why it’s an exciting sector for both school leavers and those working in other sectors.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 2 years ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →