On the move
Housing’s learning organisation has a new home and expanded team. SHARE, the learning and development organisation for Scotland’s housing sector, has settled into a new office and is embarked on…
Building on success
Glen Oaks has had a winning run for its service provision and wider community contribution. Having recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, Glen Oaks Housing Association has spent the past two…
Sunamp’s UniQ; a game-changing technology
Sunamp, the world leader in thermal energy storage, has welcomed the news that heat batteries are included for the first time in the Scottish Government backed Home Energy Scotland Loan…
Companionship at your service
Offering a new approach to supporting the lifestyles of independent people. Crandeen, a subscription-based companionship service, with additional support, offers a first for Aberdeen; a new and innovative approach to…
Pioneering in the property sector
Housing company bringing innovative approach to tenant participation. Weslo Housing Management, one of the leading providers of housing and property services in central Scotland, is pioneering tenant engagement in the…
Addressing the land question
The price of land accounts for a substantial and growing proportion of the cost of a new home and many people argue that land economics is an important factor in…
Creating homes not just houses
As 2017 drew to a close, the Scottish Government introduced new legislation to the Scottish Parliament about planning our built environment. The introduction of the Planning (Scotland) Bill follows the…
Digital transformation at the heart of £600bn infrastructure plan
The UK Government’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority has set out more plans to increase efficiency of the industry in a 43-page document entitled Transforming Infrastructure Performance. The document sets out plans…
Engineering the future
Over the next ten years, we will see a number of key trends influence the design and quality of the built environment. Most of these changes will enhance our lives…
When your office becomes the platform
It was a symbolic moment for both the commercial property and retail sectors, and a bold statement from a company reinventing the way people work. Last month, the Lord &…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…