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Homes for Scotland Awards Shortlist Success
Perceptive Communicators is shortlisted for Supporting Member of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards.
Perceptive Communicators wins PRmoment ‘Consumer Campaign of the Year’
Perceptive Communicators wins ‘Consumer Campaign of the Year’ for its work on the launch of Lost Shore Surf Resort at the 2025 PRmoment Awards.
Architect awarded extended contract for major St Andrews West development
Studio LBA has been appointed for the next residential phase of the St Andrews West masterplan development, following successful progress of the first residential phase, which is due for completion November 2026.
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.
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.
Studio LBA appointed for refurbishment of Fringe Central
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has appointed Studio LBA for the refurbishment and creation of a multi-purpose space for the Fringe Society, Fringe artists and community partners.
Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Programme Celebrates 50 Years of Driving UK Innovation and Collaboration
Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme is marking 50 years in 2025. Since 1975 it has supported over 14,000 transformative projects and generated billions to the UK economy.
New planning proposals submitted for housing and neighbourhood retail at Ravenscraig
The proposals will see the delivery of 48 affordable homes on Prospecthill Road and create a neighbourhood retail hub to the south east of the site with commercial units and potential drive through development.
New community given green light in Barrhead as Briar Homes secures planning permission
East Renfrewshire Council has granted Briar Homes planning permission for a development of 39 private homes near Lyoncross Farm, on the southern edge of Barrhead.
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.
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.
Major regeneration set for Ravenscraig as planning application submitted
Following extensive community engagement, a major planning application has been submitted to North Lanarkshire Council.
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.
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.
Relocating to success: The role of location in lab efficiency
Location, location, location. The old real estate mantra still rings true, and most definitely applies to lab space. In the scientific community, a lab’s location can be critical to its overall success.
Three new life science start-ups thrive at Discovery Park
A group of former Pfizer employees have successfully created their own businesses based at and supported by Discovery Park, a thriving life sciences community in Kent.
Lost Shore Surf Resort Announces Scotland’s Most Unique Festive Experience
Make waves this Christmas with Lost Shore’s Festive Dining Experience, an indoor winter wonderland with fire pit drinks, sharing menu, festive cocktail offering and option for surf lessons.
‘Topping out’ of new Health Innovation Hub in Glasgow marks key construction milestone
The highly anticipated Health Innovation Hub (HiH) in Glasgow has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the building’s primary structure.
Lost Shore Surf Resort Spotlights the Best of Scotland’s Independent Food Scene
Lost Shore, Scotland’s first inland surf resort, has announced the selection of three celebrated Scottish restaurants in its highly anticipated hospitality offering, including Glasgow-based Five March and Rafa's Diner and Edinburgh's Civerinos Pizzaria.
Shortlist success for communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators
Glasgow-based specialist communications consultancy Perceptive Communicators has been shortlisted as Property Marketing Team of the Year at the Herald Property Awards 2024.
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