Recycled brick creators shortlisted for international sustainability award

THE creator of a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material has been nominated for a top sustainability award.  Kenoteq, inventor of the...

Businesses urged to consider energy modelling to combat soaring costs

AMIDST soaring energy costs, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants is advising companies to try and understand how they use energy within their buildings by...

Hardies appointed to landmark Enerphit pilot project in Wick

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed to provide quantity surveying services to the first Enerphit standard pilot project in the north of...

Arup sponsors hydrogen challenge to inspire renewables careers

ARUP has spoken of its pride in sponsoring Ballard Motive Solutions' (BMS) Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge, an education programme which aims to engage students...

Innovations to ‘future-proof’ Scotland’s ports against climate change

Ramsay Muirhead, director of ports & infrastructure at CMAL, discusses the importance of innovations to tackling rising sea levels in Scotland ACCORDING to Marine Scotland...

Cireco lands Falkirk Council contract to handle non-recyclable waste

RESOURCE management specialist Cireco has been awarded a ten-year contract by Falkirk Council to handle non-recyclable waste. The items will be sent to the soon...

Brits embrace solar panels and insulation to help combat energy costs

NEW data has revealed that UK homeowners are increasingly turning to solar panels and insulation upgrades to combat high energy costs. According to analysis of...

Harley Haddow ramps up sustainability offering with new associate director

HARLEY Haddow has strengthened its sustainability offering with the appointment of a new associate director in Edinburgh.  Stephen Gallacher has relocated from London to join...

Solar panel project boosts PERI’s green ambitions

PERI has installed Photovoltaic (PV) cells at its three logistics depots in the UK as part of the firm's climate protection strategy. The solar panel...

New Glasgow neighbourhood secures three-star Fitwel certification

BUILD to rent developer and operator Moda Living has secured its fourth three-star Fitwel certification for its first Glasgow neighbourhood, Moda, Holland Park, which...

Funding of up to £500m set to unlock green opportunities in Scotland

LANDMARK funding of £500 million has been earmarked to unlock the creation of thousands of green jobs and deliver the full economic potential of...

‘Office of the future’ created in Glasgow’s east end

SPACE Solutions has completed a design and build project for ESG technology solutions provider Utopi in EastWorks, Clyde Gateway, creating an 'office of the...

Thumbs up for new solar PV and battery training course

THE Energy Training Academy has completed the delivery of its first flagship solar PV and battery training course, with participants said to be 'full...

SBTi validation is seal of approval for green goals

VP plc is leading the way in the construction industry when it comes to decarbonisation and setting the standards for a more sustainable future. The...

Edinburgh Boiler Company announces £12,000 solar panel giveaway

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to give away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to...

Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre to become non-domestic retrofit demonstrator

BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has been awarded over £1.2 million in grant funding from the Scottish Government’s Salix Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation...
Russell Roof Tiles sustainability

Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
Fiona Hyslop

North of Scotland and Dundee to benefit from EV infrastructure funding

THE north of Scotland and Dundee are to benefit from the Scottish Government's first electric vehicle infrastructure fund awards. The Scottish Government is providing over...
Scottish Water

Scottish Water’s climate work recognised at major event in Canada

SCOTTISH Water's climate work has been recognised at a global water congress and exhibition in Canada. The organisation was among the winners in a climate-related...
Zero energy home

Octopus Energy eyes delivery of 100,000 ‘zero bills’ homes by 2030

OCTOPUS Energy has announced plans to deliver 100,000 'zero bills' homes by 2030, following a successful trial with housebuilders. Launched in 2022 by Octopus, zero...