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Aberdeenshire Council’s Housing & Building Standards Service has been shortlisted in three categories of the 2024 TIS Scotland National Excellence Awards! Aberdeenshire Council’s Tenant Participation Team - finalist in the category of Excellence in Digital Engagement - demonstrating a strong commitment to working collaboratively with tenants, residents and communities to broaden the reach of engagement – particularly during challenging times such as the Covid pandemic, the cost of living crisis and their aftermath. An increase in tenant participation in the governance process through use of increased digital engagement has created a clear line of accessibility between tenants, the Housing Service, and elected members – giving a clear voice from tenants to decision makers. Tenants are now represented in Member-Officer Working Groups and Committee, and tenants have expressed they have a greater understanding of the decision-making process and where their views can be put forward in the most effective way.  Meanwhile, our Sheltered Housing Service – in partnership with the Sheltered Housing Tenant Forum – has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category of Excellence in Scrutiny. The Forum has been instrumental in Sheltered Housing Service provision review, and has shown what true empowerment through scrutiny can do. Aberdeenshire Council’s Housing Tenancy Services Manager, Andrew Mackie, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category of Outstanding Contribution to Tenant Participation. Andrew was nominated by our tenants, along with the support of the ACTG (RTO). Tenants who have worked alongside Andrew said that he ‘Goes above and beyond to help tenants…..’ ‘Is always very knowledgeable and makes discussions interesting….’ ‘He has time for everyone…..’ ‘He cares about us……’ ‘He always thanks us for any work that we’ve done…’ It’s clear to see that Andrew’s efforts to support Tenant Participation within the Housing Service has been recognised by tenants themselves – the 2024 Tenant Satisfaction Survey showed a majority of tenants are very or fairly satisfied with the opportunities given to them to participate in the Housing Service’s decision-making processes (77%, up from 73% in 2021). Cllr Anne Stirling, Chair of the council’s Communities Committee, said: “I am absolutely delighted to see our Housing Service being shortlisted no less than three times at this year’s Tenants Information Service National Excellence Awards. It is testament to the exceptional quality of service which you all deliver – and, indeed continue to improve upon – on a daily basis to support our tenants, our residents and our communities. We know how dedicated you all are to your roles and it is only right that you will be spotlighted on such an important stage. I wish all our shortlisted teams – and of course our very own Andrew Mackie – the very best of luck on November 7th.”

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Looking forward to this panel conversation with my friends Julie Pruett, CEcD and John Nelms! We’ll discuss some RAILevant topics including infrastructure, development, trends, and of course, all things 🚂🚂🚂. Be sure to register at the link below!

We are at Conference of Buildings and Carbon Forum the COP of buildings, founded in Paris in 2015 - come say hello or find us in the forums, talks and exchanges 💚 So far very rewarding insights on the decarbonization speed train, whole life carbon is top of the global agenda, and the day started with a fresh report on the trajectory towards 2030 - outlining the budget and yearly cuts. 💹 Agenda top priority ✅ Decarbonization ✅ Budget roadmap ✅ - and the the devil 😈 is in the detail, or the phases and the databases and the decimals 🔰

This is one that I am looking forward to, I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous as well. Speaking to a specialist audience on key areas like trade credit ratings and the impact that they can and do have on a restructuring/turnaround situation is both exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measures. I hope that my relevant experience in these areas will be of some use to the audience and that some of the case studies we will walk through will demonstrate how understanding, improving, and monitoring trade credit rating during a structured turnaround is vital and can indeed be a real catalyst for material changes in cash and working capital.

The future development on sustainable buildings is beeing discussed at the Global and Climate Forum in Paris. It include ministerial representatives from more than 30 countries. VELUX is also participating with a great team showing how we can build for the future. Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) #COP29

Ahead of Conference, we sat down with NAFD President Barry Pritchard to talk about why he chose Windsor, what can people expect and why should someone come to Conference? Check out the full interview with Barry below. Did you know that booking for Conference closes on the 8th of April? There are limited spaces remaining so book today to avoid missing out! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eq_E_cPG

Are you eager to immerse yourself in a realm where you mingle with top-tier connections amid one of the world's most esteemed historical settings? 👑 The question remains: How committed are you to seizing this unparalleled opportunity? Kindly take a glimpse into the realm of AFFINITY - Construction Collaboration Come and be part of our world..🌎 Join us as a sponsor for our upcoming House of Lords Parliament occasion in October. We're currently in discussions with various organisations keen on being part of this exclusive, high-level construction gathering. The guest list for this distinguished event is curated by our sponsors and closest allies. The House of Lords, as the second chamber of the UK Parliament, holds pivotal significance in scrutinising bills, questioning government actions, and delving into public policy matters. With origins tracing back to the early 11th century and the emergence of bicameralism in the 13th century, it stands as one of the world's oldest institutions. AFFINITY - Construction Collaboration HOUSE OF LORDS, PARLIAMENT, LONDON EVENT: OCTOBER 2024 🦺 Revolutionising Collaboration in the Construction Sector: AFFINITY serves as a catalyst for seamless information exchange among key stakeholders in the construction sector, fostering collaboration and enabling the sharing of crucial insights on topics such as Innovation, Diversity, ESG, MMC, and much more. This platform functions as a vibrant hub, connecting like-minded professionals and providing them with a forum to engage in critical discussions about our construction industry. 👀 Witness the success of our remarkable UK House of Lords Parliament launch in October 2023, where we flawlessly executed an event graced by VIP guests, including Property Developers, Investors, Contractors, Consultants, Institutions, UK and International Government officials. 🎦 Spend just 3 minutes watching our video https://lnkd.in/dhsFu8tH ℹ️ Contact me right now for more information to sponsor this prestigious event coming in October 2024. We are engaging with partners many months ahead to ensure success as always. 📧 richard@octaviusgb.com Juna Margariti 🛠♻️ Director, BA(Hons), SBID Dave Forde MCIOB MIET MAPM #ukconstruction #collaboration #innovation #equalityanddiversity

Lots of amazing speakers at the upcoming IFG conference on May 14th - there's good stuff here whether you're a family member, next-gen, or advisor. Check out these sessions 👀: - Navigating Your Family Enterprise When Generational Trusts Own It - What Can Trusted Advisors Do to Help Facilitate Successful Inter-Generational Transitions?—Case Studies - Before the Board Room: Preparing Family Leaders (with Kirby Rosplock, PhD) - How to Achieve Effective Family Communication— Do’s and Don’ts (with me! and Michele Mikeska Jaffe, PsyD) - Why are Inter-Generational Transitions so Difficult?—Case Studies - How to Keep the Trust Premium: Why Family-Owned Businesses Need to Turn Their Good Intentions into Actions Now

Exciting times ahead