Insight: We must remind the Scottish Government that to deliver their targets for affordable homes we need one vitally important commitment, writes Bryony Willett, director for Scotland at Home Group.
Creating meaningful social value is at the heart of every project we deliver, but after attending recent events, the industry can do better when it comes to articulating how the construction phase of a project can build wealth and create lasting legacies for communities, writes Chris Boyle, framework director at McLaughlin & Harvey.
A new report commissioned by Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice with support from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has shed light on the current landscape of rural landlords in Argyll and Bute, the first local authority to declare a housing emergency in Scotland.
Insight: Rob Bewick, senior construction safety consultant at Thomas & Adamson, highlights some simple strategies that can prevent people from losing their lives on construction sites.
Insight: Hazel Davies of Cruden Homes looks at how age-exclusive housing developments could play a crucial role in easing pressure on the market by encouraging downsizing, freeing up larger family homes, and ultimately ensuring a more efficient housing lifecycle.
Insight: Kate Ross, a trainee solicitor at BTO, considers the implications of a case where a main contractor and subcontractor were invited to notify the adjudicator of any “clerical or typographical errors”.
Insight: With the imminent release of the Scottish Housing Regulator’s annual ARC report, Grampian Housing Association CEO Craig Stirrat considers where tenant satisfaction fits in.
Marking World Entrepreneurs’ Day, Martyn Kendrick highlights the entrepreneurial spirit in Scotland, discussing the importance of institutional support for new businesses and Bank of Scotland’s role in fostering entrepreneurial success.
Balfour Beatty’s environmental sustainability manager Angela Pllu explains how the company is fuelling its decarbonisation effort by retrofitting heavy vehicles with a hybrid hydrogen system.
Business succession expert Mike Kane discusses the advantages of selling a business when there is no immediate need to do so, exploring various exit strategies, and how owners can avoid pressure during negotiations.
Insight: Ravenscraig Limited director Russell Wilkie follows up the recent submission of a Proposal of Application Notice to North Lanarkshire Council by highlighting what the development could bring to the area.