Raising the roof
Join us as we tackle topical issues head on, in the housing world and beyond. Hosted by Nick Atkin, CEO at Yorkshire Housing, plus a series of special guests.
Latest episodes
Aug 1, 2022 • 30min
To flex or not to flex
This episode covers flexible working, the four-day week trial, Elon Musk’s controversial email to employees and workplace wellbeing.
Our CEO Nick Atkin is joined by Jenny Hill, Founder and Director of
Feb 21, 2022 • 40min
Building homes fit for the future
In this episode of Raising the roof, we zoom in on modern methods of construction (MMC) and how they could help solve both the climate and housing crisis.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Rosi
Jan 10, 2022 • 38min
The power of brand
In this episode of Raising the roof we focus on the importance of branding and getting your messaging right.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Asif Choudry, Sales and Marketing Director at Reso
Nov 29, 2021 • 38min
Tackling climate change together: The importance of customer engagement
In this episode of Raising the roof, we look at how we get customers on board with retrofitting and take them with us on the journey to net-zero.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Tracy Harriso
Nov 15, 2021 • 39min
The future of homes (part 2): The role of shared ownership
In this episode of Raising the roof we zoom in on shared ownership and look at how it's changing the housing market.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined by Amy Nettleton, Assistant director of devel
Oct 4, 2021 • 40min
The future of homes (part 1): Homes of the 1950s or 2020s?
In this episode of Raising the roof we chat about how we're currently using innovation in social housing and looking ahead, what the homes of the future could look like.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is
Aug 27, 2021 • 44min
Housing & me: A Mayor’s view
In this special bonus episode of Raising the roof we take a close look at housing in West Yorkshire and how we can work together to better our homes and communities.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joi
Jul 20, 2021 • 40min
Disruption and digital
In this episode of Raising the roof we look at all things innovation, exploring the challenges the housing sector faces and how we can learn from other sectors.
Our CEO and host Nick Atkin is joined b
Jun 15, 2021 • 40min
The Martini Principle
In this episode of Raising the roof we take on the future of the work debate. Our chat is centered around the 'Martini Principle' and the idea of working any time, any place, anywhere post-pandemic. O
May 17, 2021 • 41min
Emerging from lockdown: The things to look out for
In this episode of Raising the roof we reflect on the impact Covid-19 has had on our personal and work lives. We also look to the future and at what we can expect in the months ahead as we emerge from
