Insight
Caroline Maciver: Scottish construction needs clarity on cladding legislation
Published 3 months ago
Insight: Following the Scottish Government's response to the Grenfell Inquiry report, construction law specialist Caroline Maciver highlights the implications so far for the sector and calls for more clarity to help it progress under the new regulatory regime.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Blacks Blog: Ave atque vale, Patrick… you tried
Published 3 months ago
Jimmy Black reflects on the Heat in Buildings Bill, and laments the loss of Patrick Harvie’s radical edge.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jackie Leiper: Why Scotland needs bold investment in affordable housing now
Published 4 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group's Scottish Executive Committee chair Jackie Leiper explores how financial institutions can help bridge Scotland's affordable housing gap and why unlocking private capital and accelerating cross-sector partnerships is critical to solving the crisis and driving long-term economic resilience.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Kerry Brown: It’s time we talked about tenant behaviour - without the blame
Published 4 months ago
Kerry Brown, director at Alator Data Services Ltd, wants to bring tenant behaviour back into the damp and mould discourse.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jacqueline Norwood: How accessible is the information social landlords provide tenants?
Published 4 months ago
Following on from its release last week, Jacqueline Norwood, executive director, TPAS Scotland, takes a closer look at the findings of a new report into the accessibility of information provided to tenants by social landlords.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul McDevitt: The UK construction industry - a Jenga tower on the brink of collapse
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Scottish Construction Summit programme director Paul McDevitt outlines the necessary steps to rebuild the UK construction sector.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Hans Mitchell: Strengthening construction safety and regulatory frameworks post-Grenfell
Published 4 months ago
In an exclusive for Scottish Housing News, Hans Mitchell, client relations director at fire safety engineering consultancy Harmony Fire, summarises the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Alan Stewart: No Surprises in Spring Statement, but Autumn Budget Looms Large
Published 4 months ago
Despite the Conservatives branding it an ‘emergency budget’, the Spring Statement brought very few surprises and no further tax increases, writes Alan Stewart.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Working (even more) collaboratively will be key to bringing about change in the industry
Published 4 months ago
Jocelyne Fleming, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, continues the CIOB Column by detailing the ongoing collaboration in evidence within the construction sector but adds that more is required to deliver lasting change.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Samantha Mackie: Employment Rights Bill presents tough choices for Scotland’s financially pressed universities
Published 4 months ago
The financial woes at notable Scottish universities are making headlines. Faced with rising costs, including staff pension provisions and salaries and new immigration rules (responsible in part for reduced income streams), decision makers at the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee face unenviable cost saving measures, writes Samantha Mackie.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tom Morton: Urgent action needed to prepare for Awaab’s Law
Published 4 months ago
With the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must act now to prepare for the new legal requirements aimed at safeguarding tenant health and safety, writes Tom Morton, CEO of Glasgow-based digital health innovator Archangel.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Dr Jenny Preece: Improving our homes - from evidence to action
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Dr Jenny Preece, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, reflects on a recent event hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better, where researchers unveiled a national evaluation of home improvement services, highlighting their impact on dignity, independence, and housing conditions.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
McLaughlin & Harvey: Why we are sponsoring the Scottish Construction Summit
Published 4 months ago
McLaughlin & Harvey managing director Paul Griffen announces the company’s sponsorship of the Scottish Construction Summit.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Systemic racism and Scotland’s housing emergency
Published 4 months ago
Shelter Scotland’s Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Joe Nellis: How will the UK government plug the fiscal gap?
Published 4 months ago
Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Joe Nellis explores the Chancellor’s dwindling fiscal headroom and potential policy responses, including changes to borrowing rules, tax rises, and spending cuts, in light of a deteriorating economic outlook.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Caroline Maciver: Scottish construction needs clarity on cladding legislation
Published 3 months ago
Insight: Following the Scottish Government's response to the Grenfell Inquiry report, construction law specialist Caroline Maciver highlights the implications so far for the sector and calls for more clarity to help it progress under the new regulatory regime.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Blacks Blog: Ave atque vale, Patrick… you tried
Published 3 months ago
Jimmy Black reflects on the Heat in Buildings Bill, and laments the loss of Patrick Harvie’s radical edge.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jackie Leiper: Why Scotland needs bold investment in affordable housing now
Published 4 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group's Scottish Executive Committee chair Jackie Leiper explores how financial institutions can help bridge Scotland's affordable housing gap and why unlocking private capital and accelerating cross-sector partnerships is critical to solving the crisis and driving long-term economic resilience.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Kerry Brown: It’s time we talked about tenant behaviour - without the blame
Published 4 months ago
Kerry Brown, director at Alator Data Services Ltd, wants to bring tenant behaviour back into the damp and mould discourse.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jacqueline Norwood: How accessible is the information social landlords provide tenants?
Published 4 months ago
Following on from its release last week, Jacqueline Norwood, executive director, TPAS Scotland, takes a closer look at the findings of a new report into the accessibility of information provided to tenants by social landlords.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul McDevitt: The UK construction industry - a Jenga tower on the brink of collapse
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Scottish Construction Summit programme director Paul McDevitt outlines the necessary steps to rebuild the UK construction sector.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Hans Mitchell: Strengthening construction safety and regulatory frameworks post-Grenfell
Published 4 months ago
In an exclusive for Scottish Housing News, Hans Mitchell, client relations director at fire safety engineering consultancy Harmony Fire, summarises the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Alan Stewart: No Surprises in Spring Statement, but Autumn Budget Looms Large
Published 4 months ago
Despite the Conservatives branding it an ‘emergency budget’, the Spring Statement brought very few surprises and no further tax increases, writes Alan Stewart.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Working (even more) collaboratively will be key to bringing about change in the industry
Published 4 months ago
Jocelyne Fleming, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, continues the CIOB Column by detailing the ongoing collaboration in evidence within the construction sector but adds that more is required to deliver lasting change.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Samantha Mackie: Employment Rights Bill presents tough choices for Scotland’s financially pressed universities
Published 4 months ago
The financial woes at notable Scottish universities are making headlines. Faced with rising costs, including staff pension provisions and salaries and new immigration rules (responsible in part for reduced income streams), decision makers at the University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee face unenviable cost saving measures, writes Samantha Mackie.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Tom Morton: Urgent action needed to prepare for Awaab’s Law
Published 4 months ago
With the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must act now to prepare for the new legal requirements aimed at safeguarding tenant health and safety, writes Tom Morton, CEO of Glasgow-based digital health innovator Archangel.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Dr Jenny Preece: Improving our homes - from evidence to action
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Dr Jenny Preece, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, reflects on a recent event hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better, where researchers unveiled a national evaluation of home improvement services, highlighting their impact on dignity, independence, and housing conditions.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
McLaughlin & Harvey: Why we are sponsoring the Scottish Construction Summit
Published 4 months ago
McLaughlin & Harvey managing director Paul Griffen announces the company’s sponsorship of the Scottish Construction Summit.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Systemic racism and Scotland’s housing emergency
Published 4 months ago
Shelter Scotland’s Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Joe Nellis: How will the UK government plug the fiscal gap?
Published 4 months ago
Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Joe Nellis explores the Chancellor’s dwindling fiscal headroom and potential policy responses, including changes to borrowing rules, tax rises, and spending cuts, in light of a deteriorating economic outlook.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →