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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
