After a technical review and extensive stakeholder engagement, Scottish Water has confirmed that Water for Scotland (WfS) and Sewers for Scotland (SfS), utilised by the Developer Community to design and construct Water and Waste Water Infrastructure, have been updated. Version 4.0 of each document was released on Tuesday 16th October 2018.
The Scottish Government has been working to reform and improve public sector procurement. As part of this work, a steering group has overseen a Construction Procurement Manual for bodies spending significant public funds. Housing associations will be covered by the guidance in the manual.
SFHA has formed a partnership with CSIC. The aim of the partnership is to promote innovation in development and asset management and to help housing associations with challenges such as energy efficiency and skills shortages in the construction industry.
A new planning bill is going through the Scottish Parliament. The SFHA has been working with partners to influence the bill with the aim of securing more affordable homes and to ensure planning helps to create better places.
A committee of the Scottish Parliament has published its report on the new Planning Bill.
A report into councils’ Strategic Housing Investment Plans (SHIPs) commissioned by SFHA, Shelter Scotland and the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland has now been published.
A report into councils’ Strategic Housing Investment Plans (SHIPs) commissioned by SFHA, Shelter Scotland and the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland has now been published.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and SFHA have entered a partnership to increase opportunities and provide support for SFHA members. A funding call for support for Modern Methods of Construction will be launched at the SFHA Development Forum on 22nd November. One of the main aims of the partnership is to provide expertise and support to enable housing associations to engage with, and use, off site construction and modern methods of construction (MMC). The long term goals are to mainstream off site construction in order increase the quality and numbers of new affordable housing delivered by housing associations and address the shortage of skilled construction workers in Scotland.
Local Government & Communities Committee decides against including third party right of appeal in Planning Bill.
Geraldine Baird MBE receives this year’s Helen McGregor Award.
Students meet development staff at Hillcrest’s Eliza Street construction project.
Water for Scotland (WfS) and Sewers for Scotland (SfS) have now been updated.
Scottish Government announces first round of consultation on post-2021 Investment.
A blog by Sarah Boyack, SFHA Head of Public Affairs.
SFHA is delighted to have joined forces with Scotland Excel to begin producing a handy community benefits guide – and we want you to contribute!
