Edinburgh firm secures £1.34m as it targets commercialising innovative solar technology

EDINBURGH-based SolarSub Ltd has completed a £1.34 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its technology. Founded by two University of Edinburgh...

Sutherland firm nears completion of innovative £100,000 sawdust drying project

SUTHERLAND-headquartered GMG Energy has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to achieving net zero by 2035. The firm has unveiled a new sawdust drying...
Woodland at Ravenscraig

Ravenscraig earns Green Apple Award for sustainable regeneration

RAVENSCRAIG has been recognised with a Green Apple Award for its work to increase biodiversity and support sustainable regeneration across the former steelworks site. The...
Chris O’Donnelly, UK construction director, transmission & distribution, Burns & McDonnell

Why 2026 has been a decisive year for Scotland’s energy transition

By Chris O’Donnelly, UK construction director, transmission & distribution, Burns & McDonnell 2026 has proven to be a significant year for Scotland’s energy transition. A...
Energy Training Academy co-founder Andrew Lamond

Energy Training Academy in the frame for national award

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is in contention to land its first national honour after being shortlisted at the 2026 H&V News Awards. The Dalkeith-based...
BE-ST Fest audience

Inverness event to focus on clean heat and energy efficient buildings

INDUSTRY stakeholders will meet in Inverness next month to explore how Scotland can accelerate the delivery of more energy efficient buildings and clean heat. BE-ST...
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‘Carbon neutral’ banned in the EU from September 2026?

By Ellis Clark, head of marketing, Tunley Environmental From 27 September 2026, businesses marketing products and services to EU consumers will be subject to stricter...

Breakfast event hailed a success as specialists aim for net zero

ENGINEERS and architects from across Scotland came together for a breakfast networking event exploring the evolving landscape of net zero building standards. Held at Material...
Reclaimed bricks

New research highlights benefits of reclaimed bricks on construction projects

NEW analysis produced with sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has highlighted the low-carbon advantage of choosing reclaimed clay bricks for construction projects. The work compares the...

Planned building materials manufacturing facility to create 100 jobs in Borders

CAMBRIDGE-headquartered Hemspan is to establish a new manufacturing facility in the Scottish Borders in a move tipped to create up to 100 jobs. South of...
Scottish Water HQ where solar installation took place

Innovative drainage solution boosts Scottish Water solar project

CIVIL and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has supported the delivery of a solar car port installation at Scottish Water's headquarters in Stepps, Glasgow. The...
Turbine blades bound for the Mill Rig Wind Farm snake their way through the countryside

Renewables developer on track to invest over £1 billion in clean energy projects

RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has reported a turnover of £73.4 million and an operating profit of £22.7 million for the 12 months to the...

Approval for Scotland’s only HAR1 hydrogen project

A multidisciplinary team of businesses has secured consent for the Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF). Set to be Scotland's only scheme with a contract...
Theatre with K-BRIQ facade

Sustainable Scottish brick helps transform London theatre

A Scottish brick made from recycled construction waste has helped transform one of London's most distinctive independent theatres. The K-BRIQ, developed by Kenoteq, has been...
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Ripple effect: Scotland’s progress on Passivhaus is ‘powerful recognition’

Sarah Lewis, co-director, Passivhaus Trust, tells Project Scotland about the current UK landscape on Passivhaus construction and explains why Scotland is central to the...
College students carrying out construction techniques

Sustainable building hub plans move a step closer

BORDERS College is nearing the submission of a final business case to secure Borderlands Deal funding for the build of a Housing and Net...
Construction workers using system calculator

Natural products supplier launches calculator to simplify early project planning

ECOLOGICAL Building Systems, a supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has launched a new online calculator, designed to make early-stage project planning...
Coldwells Passivhaus home

Aberdeenshire builders show Passivhaus growth

Clare Booth from Coldwells Build outlines the company’s Passivhaus trajectory COLDWELLS Build is an Aberdeenshire contractor that pivoted to Passivhaus in 2024 to help address...
Solar Pyramid in Loanhead

Solar Pyramid project in Loanhead declared a ‘huge success’

SUSTAINABLE energy specialist Gensource has hailed the success of its repowering of the Solar Pyramid in Loanhead, with the new system reportedly reducing energy...

Planned offshore wind farm production facility could create thousands of jobs in Highlands

PLANS to produce floating offshore wind foundations at Port of Ardersier have taken a step forward with the approval of more than £778,000 in...