Solar farm unveiled at Glasgow Airport as it targets net zero

WORK has been completed on the delivery of a 10MW solar PV plant at Glasgow Airport, led by Ikigai Group and Zestec Renewable Energy. Zestec...

Procast Group wins major accolade at National Energy Efficiency Awards

PROCAST Group has won National Insulation & Fabric Installer of the Year category at the National Energy Efficiency Awards. The Energy Efficiency Awards is a...
Balance brochure

New carbon planning service formally launched

ARCHITECTURE and urbanism practice abc has launched Balance, a new carbon planning service designed to help local authorities, planners, developers and housing providers understand...
Sargassum on a Caribbean shoreline. Its chemistry differs from Ulva and requires specific contaminant control

Could stranded seaweed boost Scotland’s circular ambitions?

David Terradot-Piot, trainer in construction materials and the industry, UNICEM Campus, Bretagne, France, tells Project Scotland why a French investigation into marine biomass offers...
Doka products in factory

Doka steps up emissions data transparency

SCAFFOLDING and formwork specialist Doka has announced plans to expand Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) to more than 9,000 products. The move forms part of the...

New facility opens at Fife golf course following £1.25m council investment

WORK has been completed on a new golf course maintenance depot at Glenrothes Golf Course. Fife Council invested £1.25 million in the delivery of the...
Passivhaus home

Will the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent live up to its promise?

Architect Kirsty Maguire has been designing Passivhaus buildings in Scotland since 2009. Here, she shares her thoughts on the Scottish Government consultation on its...

Floating ecosystem on River Clyde unveiled at Glasgow exhibition

RSE and strategic partner Biomatrix Water have unveiled a new pioneering floating ecosystem during the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow. The River...
Buchan Offshore Wind receiving certification in Aberdeen

Certification milestone for Buchan Offshore Wind floating foundation

BUCHAN Offshore Wind has achieved Basic Design Certification from DNV for its BW Ideol designed concrete Damping Pool floating support structure. The move is said...
Helping it Happen Awards winners

Award recognition for rural housing decarbonisation programme

CROWN Estate Scotland’s approach to decarbonising rural housing has been recognised at Scotland's flagship rural awards, hosted by Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). The organisation...
SFRS Cambuslang HQ solar farm. Image credit: Volt Group

Sustainable upgrades complete at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service HQ

RFM has supported the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's (SFRS) sustainability plans by delivering a renewable energy and decarbonisation project at its Cambuslang HQ. Over...
Sustainable construction training

New partnership aims to strengthen Scotland’s built environment just transition

ENERGY Skills Partnership (ESP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have announced a formal partnership designed to strengthen collaboration between Scotland’s colleges, employers,...

SSE to create 100 new jobs as Montrose Port chosen as wind farm base

SSE has confirmed the creation of 100 new full-time jobs after Montrose Port was selected as its preferred locations for the operations and maintenance...
Kinneil Kerse Wastewater Treatment Works

Scottish Water ramps up net zero ambitions with milestone solar installation

SCOTTISH Water has celebrated the installation of its 100th solar scheme as the publicly-owned utility presses ahead with its renewables programme. The organisation now has...

Edinburgh business secures funding boost in plans to commercialise solar tech

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 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...