Tuesday 16th July 2019
Too much of what we have built in the last 10 years is fit only to be torn down - Andrew Mellor, PRP
There has been much discussion in the industry in recent years about poor-quality construction and the impacts this has on architectural aesthetics, building performance and occupant wellbeing.
Tuesday 11th June 2019
From an early age, the expectation was that I would become a doctor, following the family trend. By the time I completed sixth form, I was certain that I didn’t enjoy science and that medicine was not for me.
Tuesday 2nd April 2019
How I got into Social Housing - Kat Day, Capsticks
"I am proud to be part of a team that has a clear growth strategy and a commitment to invest in the social housing sector"
Monday 1st April 2019
Suzann Eaglen is head of compliance for Kier Housing Maintenance. Here, she explains her career journey and why fire safety works are so important to her.
Tuesday 26th March 2019
A look behind the curtain: Health & Safety Consultancy - calfordseaden
Amy-Jane Farr, Associate Health & Safety Compliance Advisor at calfordseaden, discusses her path into the world of health & safety and improving perceptions of women in the field.
Meet Greenacre Recruitment’s Agile Workforce!
At Greenacre, we’re avid promotors of the agile workforce, as many women often have to juggle a busy family life around their work roles. We’ve researched the benefits of agile working and found those who have more control over their working hours and space, are on the whole more productive, motivated, and most importantly, happier in their jobs.
My path into social housing - Victoria Mallela, Civitas Housing Advisor
Few would disagree with this profound quote by Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States of America. I had the pleasure of meeting Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter when I was working on a building site in the Philippines in 1999, helping local families to build their own homes as part of the Habitat for Humanity Project. At that time I was part way through a year teaching in Japan. Little did I know then that buildings – and their significance to people - would become a recurring aspect of my life.
Being your best self: finding your personal balance on International Women’s Day
#Better for Balance is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day and you can see me strike a pose for IWD19 at the top of the post! It’s a really relevant business issue. Creating gender balanced boardrooms, business leadership and workforces is a topical issue highlighting a need for continued focus on helping women achieve their ambitions.
Getting on Board with a Diverse Leadership
Executive director and founder of WISH, Nicola Dibb, talks about how it is helping to improve diversity at the top of the sector through the promotion of leadership roles.
Why working in social housing works for June Moore - Kier
Working in Social Housing might not have been part of the original career plan for Kier Housing Maintenance’s (Kier HM’s) Customer Experience Business Partner, June Moore, but it has been a welcome addition.
My Path into Housing - Susie Rogers, Capsticks
I always knew that I wanted to be a lawyer who makes a difference.
Celebrating 40 years in the construction industry - Angela Lemon, calfordseaden
Angela Lemon, Partner and Quantity Surveyor at calfordseaden, reflects on 40 years in the construction industry, the changing role of women in the field, and her rise from trainee Quantity Surveyor to Partner.
I work with a number of housing organisations, and it struck me that the majority of people attending my workshops are women. Now that’s not news to any of us, and having worked in the sector for over 15 years it’s not difficult to notice the numbers - yes some departments are the exception to that.
Taking the fear out of public speaking
It’s fair to say that to succeed in business you need to develop certain skills. The ability to speak confidently and clearly in public is one of these. Regardless of the job that you do, you probably undertake some form of public speaking, whether this be providing an update in a meeting, briefing your manager, speaking to customers or delivering a presentation in front of a large audience. If you are self-employed, your skills need to be even sharper; much business comes from producing video content for social media, and never underestimate how important it is to network and sell yourself effectively.
I work with a number of housing organisations, and it struck me that the majority of people attending my workshops are women.
Young People In Rural Areas Need Genuinely Affordable Housing Options
By WISH Midlands Region
Shropshire is often viewed as a rural idyll but average house prices are 8.5 times the average salary.
WISH Blog – New Blog From WISH Sponsor JLL
By Rosie Dennis
I recently read an article that described a career as a journey that is ‘increasingly restricted by the terrain around it’, and I immediately related to this statement, recognising that my brief career journey so far has been eased and slowed by smooth surfaces and ruts.
By Katherine Smith
As vice chair of WISH Midlands, I was asked to produce a blog to introduce myself. But when I sat down to start writing, there was one problem… I’m just not that interesting!
By Asif Choudry
Making sure people skills and business skills are aligned has been critical to the success of Resource, the Leeds-based company that provides award-winning marketing communications products and services to social housing organisations nationwide. HR and Performance Director Gail Weathers explains the critical role she has played in the company’s development and describes her journey from Youth Training Scheme (YTS) trainee to company director.
Manisha Patel Appointed As A Mayor’s Design Advocate
By [email protected]
Manisha Patel, Partner, has been appointed as part of a 50-strong panel of Design Advocates to the Mayor of London – drawn from a pool of individuals representing the highest quality of talent and expertise across a broad range of built environment disciplines.
Women In Social Housing: A Focus On Architects
By Emily Rackham, calfordseaden
By Jo Cowlin
Use it or lose it. How your short and long term memory affects your ability to learn.
Why Would Diversity And Inclusion Be Of Benefit To Everyone?
By Danna Walker, Architect and Director of Built By Us
We need to make a conscious effort to ensure that we are not missing out on the best talent and that we are giving everyone a chance to become their best selves and contribute fully, regardless of background.
Making Learning Stick Through Attention Density
By Lou Banks
Do you ever find yourself saying things like ‘I have no confidence when it comes to public speaking,’ or ‘I’m really terrible at Maths,’ or even the dreaded ‘I’m not good enough.’
Praise For The Housing Sector – The Housing White Paper
By Tim Miles, Blake Morgan
The Housing White Paper represents the first major Housing publication since the DCLG published its 2011 Housing Strategy.
By Anna Keys, Senior Quantity Surveyor, calfordseaden
This year’s RICS Matrics Assembly was held at Oulton Hall in Leeds and one of calfordseaden’s senior quantity surveyors and RICS Matrics board member, Anna Keys, was in attendance.
Let’s Tackle Fuel Poverty By Greening Our Homes.
By Chris Young - Communications Officer, Tridos Bank
As more households struggle to meet energy costs in houses that are inadequately insulated and maintained, Neil Hewitt, Social and Cultural Manager at Triodos Bank, explores the steps that the bank are taking to address the growing problem with Warmer Homes and Greener Communities loans.
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