I have been working on a Social Value Plan for an urban housing development. This plan aims to benefit local communities and improve people’s lives. With the growing importance of social value, professionals in the built environment will likely become more interested. Key legislation and the importance of incorporating social value into design and planning are highlighted.
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How can Generative AI be used to support economic development projects?
By Sunny Slater Our interest in AI In the coming weeks, the Tim Ashwin Consulting team will be using two Generative AI applications to carry out an internal economic analysis project. We will be testing AI’s potential to improve both the speed / efficiency of analysis performed at each stage and the quality of itsContinue reading “How can Generative AI be used to support economic development projects?”
New team members – welcome Sunny and Rupert!
I’m delighted to welcome two new members to the TAC team – Sunny Slater and Rupert Hutchings. Sunny has joined on a full time Economic Consultant placement, having recently graduated from Cardiff University with a Bachelor of Economics. Rupert joins on a part time Economic Consultant placement, as he completes the final year of hisContinue reading “New team members – welcome Sunny and Rupert!”
Why is Value for Money important for social housing projects?
We’re excited to be attending PfH Live in Manchester this coming Tuesday (27th June) and having the opportunity to meet fellow professionals working in the social housing sector. We’ll also be promoting our Benefit Cost Calculation Tool, which analyses the Value for Money (VfM) of social housing-related investment. So why is this important? Demonstrating economicContinue reading “Why is Value for Money important for social housing projects?”
Enabling cost-effective economic appraisal for social housing schemes
by Nico Westermann The case for more social housing The UK has a long history of providing social housing for those who cannot afford to buy or rent in the private sector. However, there are challenges in the UK’s social housing system that have been identified by housing experts and tenants alike. This is reflectedContinue reading “Enabling cost-effective economic appraisal for social housing schemes”
New team member – welcome Nico!
I’m pleased to announce the arrival this week of a new member of the TAC team – Nico Westermann. Nico will be joining the company on a 16-week Economic Consultant placement. He is a recent Economics graduate from Cardiff University. He brings a wealth of research and analytical experience both from his studies, and fromContinue reading “New team member – welcome Nico!”
An exciting new collaboration with the University of South Wales
Virtual Experience Programme – new project launch I’m delighted to be launching a new project with the University of South Wales (USW), involving a series of applied work experience exercises through the university’s Virtual Experience Programme (VEP). This pioneering initiative allows businesses to share applied case studies and set challenges for analysis and discussion withContinue reading “An exciting new collaboration with the University of South Wales”
Small schemes have a big role to play
There’s no doubting the importance of major infrastructure projects. From HS2 to Crossrail to Hinkley Point to the Gigafactory in Blyth – all make a vital contribution towards a greener, more sustainable and more equitable future. But what about smaller schemes? In my view, they are equally as deserving of our attention. To decarbonise electricity,Continue reading “Small schemes have a big role to play”
The very start!
Tim Ashwin Consulting Limited is preparing to open for business! What this means in practice is that I’m busy getting everything set up. This includes thinking about things like how I will store and manage documents and information, what will my marketing and PR strategy be, how will I organise and prioritise different tasks duringContinue reading “The very start!”