Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and construction In this episode, Vicki Walker chats with Anne Johnstone, Head of ESG at Vital Energi Utilities. ESG didn’t even exist when Anne started her career 23 years ago. She shares how the skills she’s learnt on her journey have gotten her to where she is today and why we should all be more confident in our careers. If your role isn’t taking you where you want to be, have the courage to make the change and believe in yourself. If you’d like to share your career journey and help young women learn about the opportunities available to them, get in touch with Vicki and the team at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk. You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and constructionIn this episode, Vicki Walker chats with her colleague Cheryl Harkin, Design & Build Manager at Space Solutions who shares her inspiring career story and what led her to SPACE at the end of 2023. Equipped with a love of numbers and an Excel spreadsheet, Cheryl left school in 5th year to start an SVQ in Business Admin with a small refurbishment company, on her road to eventually becoming an Accountant. Her curious mind and determination led her to learn everything she could about the business and within six months she was training instead as a Quantity Surveyor. If you’d like to share your career journey and help young women learn about the opportunities available to them, get in touch with Vicki and the team at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk. You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and constructionPeople are always pushing boundaries, which means design is always changing. You have to get out and see what people are doing and remember that good design is about problem solving and telling a story through your work. In this episode, Vicki Walker sits down with her colleague Isobel Jones-Watt, Senior Interior Designer at Space Solutions, as she shares her career story so far, what drives her as a designer, and how she's navigating this ever-evolving industry.If you’d like to share your career journey and help young women learn about the opportunities available to them, get in touch with Vicki and the team at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk. You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and constructionNever stop looking at the buildings around you. That's Victoria Scott's advice for staying curious and growing as an architect. In this episode, Vicki Walker chats with Victoria as she shares valuable insights into her journey from first-day student to fully qualified architect, and how living abroad, the impact of Covid, and the positive experiences of travel continue to influence her design and architecture understanding.If you’d like to share your career journey and help young women learn about the opportunities available to them, get in touch with Vicki and the team at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk. You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Career Spotlight: Insights from women leading the way in property and constructionIn this episode, Vicki Walker talks to Kate Kelly, Project Manager with Hub-West. Kate started on construction sites 14 years ago after winning the top student award and securing a placement year in her first year at university. She shares how things are slowly changing in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of confidence, giving back, and believing in your ability to grab all the experiences that come your way. If you’d like to share your career journey and help young women learn about the opportunities available to them, get in touch with Vicki and the team at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk. You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

In this episode, we explore Design & Build – a one-stop shop, where the designer and builder work together to create a single point of contact. This results in faster project completion, enhanced collaboration, and reduced risks. Vicki Walker, Business Development Director shares her years of experience to provide valuable insights into the core of Design & Build. She is joined by Ross McEachern Project Director, from Hoare Lea a recent Design & Build client, who shares his first-hand experience. Tune in for a better understanding of this approach to workplace transformation.If you’d like to learn more about the topics we’ve discussed in this episode or find out more about the services we offer, you can get in touch with us at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk.You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Join us as we dive into the discussions held during our recent Next Gen event series. Hosted by our Next Gen team members, Sophy Scott and Isobel Jones, we explore the future of work through the eyes of our insightful guests. Discover their perspectives on hybrid work, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion in the modern workplace. Tune in now for a glimpse into the next generation's expectations from employers and workplaces.If you’d like to learn more about the topics we’ve discussed in this episode or find out more about the services we offer, you can get in touch with us at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk.You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

In this episode, Phil Muir, Group Director of Consultancy and Design, discusses sustainable refurbishment with our colleague David Crowe, Head of Architecture and Major Projects, and Rob Cargill, M&E Consultant and Partner at Troup Bywaters + Anders Engineering Partnership.As we move closer to the government's net zero carbon target, they discuss the increasingly important topic of sustainable refurbishment, and why it’s not just about the efficiency of the buildings, but ensure they can adapt to the ever changing needs of occupants. The panel also discuss a few recent case studies, including the recent 4-5 Lochside Edinburgh retrofit project.  If you’d like to learn more about the topics we’ve discussed in this episode or find out more about the services we offer, you can get in touch with us at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk.You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

In this episode, Phil and Chris will be diving into co-location. Having worked together on co-location projects for over five years, they know this is not a new trend, but predict it will become more popular, particularly in the public sector, where cost savings and sustainability are high on the agenda. Co-location is essentially a commonsense approach to sharing space. Phil and Chris discuss what co-location is, the benefits and challenges of adopting this approach, and talk through a recent project example. If you’d like to learn more about the topics we’ve discussed in this episode or find out more about the services we offer, you can get in touch with us at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk.You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

This episode is about the consultancy-led design approach and helping you know what the questions are you should be asking. By assessing a client’s needs, expectations, and goals, a consultancy-led design process brings businesses one step closer to building a workplace that helps them to achieve success. The right creative team can help an organisation unlock the full potential of their space by offering a unique approach to every brief and innovative design solutions.The conversation is led by Phil Muir, Space Solutions Group Director of Consultancy & Design with colleagues, Chris Carr, Associate Workplace Consultant based in Glasgow, and Lynn Clark, Associate Interior Designer based in Aberdeen, to discuss the bridge between workplace design and consultancy. If you’d like to learn more about the topics we’ve discussed in this episode or find out more about the services we offer, you can get in touch with us at enquiries@spacesolutions.co.uk.You can also find more of our work on our website or check out what we're up to via our social media pages. LinkedIn Instagram YouTube