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Designing sustainable, student-centred living spaces
Student accommodation is evolving, with high-quality accommodation and wellness amenities now the norm. Private investment is driving change, but university-owned projects are also innovating. Meeting sustainability demands within strict time, cost and labour limitations is the challenge, as Jim Gillen, Jody Wilkinson and Benjamin Stroud report. Both private capital and universities are investing in and building student accommodation.
Cost model: Incorporating sustainability in purpose-built student accommodation
Source: James Santer / AHMM 01 / Introduction British universities have needed to provide effective, affordable accommodation for their students for centuries. London’s Royal Holloway University, for example, still has dorm rooms in use that date back to the 1890s. Expectations of student housing have evolved over time. The levels of building safety, quality and amenities provided are now higher than they have ever been.
Does your business have a succession plan – yet? | LVB
If you run a successful small business, it’s quite likely that your company is your most valuable asset. There is no doubt your success is the culmination of hard work that started from an idea, maybe the result of numerous iterations of a business plan scratched onto a pad that blossomed into your successful venture. Hopefully, the value you build in your business will provide a lifetime of success and wealth – and that, ultimately, the value you’ve created will go beyond your lifetime.
How to attract and retain talent
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, many businesses are forced to offer a substantial employee benefit packages to compete for, attract and retain top talent. These packages and perks often weigh heavily in the decision-making process of a candidate, making it difficult for small businesses to compete with larger companies when vying for the same talent. It’s a candidate’s job market. Be sure your small business is ready to compete.
How small businesses can attract, retain a quality staff
How small businesses can attract, retain a quality staff By Jim Gillen August 6, 2018 at 7:00 AM In today’s competitive hiring landscape, many businesses are forced to offer a substantial employee benefit package to compete for, attract and retain top talent. The article you are trying to view is premium content that requires a paid subscription. To read the rest of this article, you'll need to login or subscribe.
Online tools to help demystify the home buying process
Online tools to help demystify the home buying process By Jim Gillen June 25, 2018 at 7:00 AM Buying a home is an emotionally charged process. The article you are trying to view is premium content that requires a paid subscription. To read the rest of this article, you'll need to login or subscribe. Articles with the are premium articles with a wealth of information, in-depth analysis, expert advice and much more. Sign up for a free trial subscription today!
Does your bank offer a sound value proposition for your company?
In today’s economy banks are faced with a challenging interest rate environment, compressed margins, regulatory burden and the ongoing pressure to find new clients and build franchise value. This is good news for companies of all sizes as banks are competing aggressively for their business.As you evaluate your own banking services, and possibly contemplate a change, it makes sense to talk with more than one bank.
Finding a bank that has the most value for your company | LVB
Finding a bank that has the most value for your company By JIM GILLEN February 12, 2018 at 8:00 AM In today’s economy, banks are faced with a challenging interest rate environment, compressed margins, regulatory burdens and the ongoing pressure to find new clients and build franchise value. The article you are trying to view is premium content that requires a paid subscription. To read the rest of this article, you'll need to login or subscribe.
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