A SCOTTISH business which is leading the way in sustainable industrialised construction to help meet the nation’s housing needs is set to host housing minister Paul McLennan for a regional business event next month.
Mr McLennan, Minister for Housing, will join Prosper members in the South of Scotland for an ‘In Conversation With…’ event at Eco Group, Annan, on May 21, to explore opportunities for the future of housing in the region.
Discussion will focus on support to unlock housing developments and the fundamental role housing plays in growing the regional economy.
Prosper, works with leaders from all sectors to transform Scotland’s economy.
A membership organisation, Prosper connects business, government and civil society to, in its words, ‘turn ideas into reality’.
Eco’s VASO Build Solutions, construction panels made from mostly recycled glass, is one of a range of world-first decarbonisation technologies and carbon mitigation strategies developed by the pioneering business, to deliver industrialised construction solutions to help address Scotland’s housing shortage.
Led by founder Eddie Black, Eco specialises in contract manufacturing, organic brand manufacturing, and services to manufacturing across the UK.
Mr Black said: “We are delighted to host the minister for housing Paul McLennan. We thank Mr McLennan for taking the time to visit Eco for this event, and Mhairi Duncan, Prosper’s regional manager for central and south of Scotland, for bringing this opportunity to businesses in the region.
“Eco’s strategy, purpose, and ethos fully aligns with Prosper’s focus on investment, productivity, skilled workforce, business purpose, net zero and place-based growth.
“We look forward, along with other Prosper members from the region, to taking part in insightful and productive conversations with the housing minister.”
The event, open to Prosper members and stakeholders, takes place at Eco Group, Annan Business Park Way, Annan, on May 21.
To book visit: www.prosper.scot/events/paul-mclennan-msp/
