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 &…
Design well on the old: architectural conservation as a solution for 21st Century challenges
Scotland’s identity is closely linked to its historic buildings, ranking in the Nation Brands Index 12 out of 50 nations for its reputation of being rich in cultural heritage. The…
Aberdeen to receive gigabit broadband connecting 57 public buildings
Investment to increase broadband speeds for key public buildings – including schools, health and community centres – in Aberdeen has been announced. The £2m funding will connect 57 public buildings…
Overseas success for Edinburgh’s Luma Interactive as Amsterdam green lights masterplan
Luma Interactive, a design and virtual reality company, has demonstrated the strength of Scotland’s digital and technology export market after plans to build a new suburb in central Amsterdam got the co-ahead from the…
Excellence and innovation; last chance to nominate for Scottish housing awards
Scotland’s housing sector is gearing up for this year’s Excellence Awards; 17 categories celebrating the best and most innovative projects. Closing date for nominations is tomorrow (8 September, 4pm). The…
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