About me
My name is George Haines
I believe in creating a sustainable future that puts ethics and the planet at the forefront of decision making. Well-designed living spaces are core to a healthy society, both for people to thrive, and to help look after our world.
I think it's important to think with a long-term perspective, and since buildings last for far longer than we do, I see the opportunity in the property industry to affect change.
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I'm also a hard-nosed practical man, and care about doing jobs properly, so working on a construction project brings together my skills and passions.
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I've seen where projects go wrong because of poor oversight and love the satisfaction when a job goes well.
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That's why I started the EPC Doctor, to help homeowners and housing associations across Scotland to improve our baseline housing stock, starting with energy efficiency.
Bio.
BSc. Hons, Real Estate Management
DEA Assessor
NVQ Level 5 Retrofitting Coordinator
Experience
I have 10 years experience in the property sector, spanning architecture, surveying, project management and property development. I have also run multiple businesses, working with alternative sustainable materials as well as product innovation.
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Through building timber-framed houses and redeveloping flats, I have gained knowledge of property planning, finance, design and construction. One career high included working with an affordable housing charity, aimed at producing high quality housing and employing ex-offenders. Alongside my role as project manager, I acted as a mentor for the team, where good communication was demonstrated to be critical in handling the project.
My superpower is visualising a project from conception, and turning floor plans into reality. I also consider strong interpersonal skills matched with an eye for good quality workmanship to be a strength that helps drive successful projects.