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Work begins on 50 affordable homes in Glasgow’s Southside

Construction is now underway on a new development that will bring 50 modern, energy-efficient homes for social rent to Glasgow’s Southside. The project, delivered by family-owned independent housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) on behalf of Southside Housing Association, will bring much-needed affordable housing to the site on Pollokshaws Road.

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Driving Gender Balance in the Built Environment: A Step Towards Equality

Celebrated later this week, the focus of International Women’s Day this year is accelerating action. A key sector which could benefit from such accelerated action is the construction sector. It is a major contributor to our economy, but its contribution is being suppressed with a lack of diversity.   

The statistics are stark. According to the Office for National Statistics, women make up just 15.8% of the total construction workforce, with those in director-level roles at low single figures. Yet, companies with diverse leadership teams consistently outperform competitors both financially and operationally. The absence of female voices at the top is not just an equality issue—it’s impacting on the performance of the sector and, in turn, our wider economy.

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Sciennes Primary School extension officially awarded Passivhaus certification and wins three prestigious industry accolades

A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a first of its kind in the city, receiving recognition for its groundbreaking use of energy- efficient design and materials, including cross-laminated timber (CLT).

The extension to Sciennes Primary School, located in the popular and busy Marchmont area of the capital, has officially achieved Passivhaus certification from the Passivhaus Institute, following rigorous quality checks of the £3.2million two-storey extension to the Grade B listed building.

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Forster Group makes three key promotions to senior team as company prepares for busy 2025

Forster Group, Scotland’s largest integrated solar and roofing service provider, has announced three new promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in demand for renewable energy solutions.

Reflecting the firm’s commitment to innovation, customer service and sustainable growth, these promotions will help put Forster Group in a strong position as it prepares for a positive year ahead for the construction and wider build environment sector.

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Forster Group completes landmark solar installation for Fife Creamery

Forster Group, Scotland’s leading provider of integrated roofing and solar solutions, has completed a major installation for Fife Creamery, marking the company’s biggest project to date for a client in the food and drink industry.

Following an investment of £230,000, Fife Creamery appointed Forster Group to install over 700 roof-mounted solar panels for its Innovation Hub and refrigeration warehouse in Kirkcaldy – covering an area the size of five tennis courts.

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Fostering the future of life sciences in Glasgow

There is an unmet need for better precision medicine globally. Patients won’t always respond to mass prescribed treatments, resulting in unnecessary side-effects and wasted prescriptions, but precision medicine will help optimise patient treatment pathways - and Glasgow can be home to life-changing innovations. 

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