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Seawool startup seizes opportunity to get closer to Scotland’s construction industry

A startup behind a biodegradable 'wool' material made from by-products of the Scottish shellfish sector has relocated its headquarters in Glasgow as it looks...
Iain Gulland

Scotland to pioneer Circular Construction Hub to increase reuse of materials

SCOTLAND is set to ramp up its reuse of construction materials after being chosen as one of four European locations to pioneer a new...
Home with air source heat pump

Procast secures deal with ScottishPower to become air source heat pump installer

HAMILTON-based Procast Group has secured a deal to become a key installer of domestic air source heat pumps for ScottishPower. The principal contractor will support...
MP visits Tradstocks factory

Livingston MP visits Tradstocks’ factory to discuss local stone benefits

NATURAL stone products supplier Tradstocks recently welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Tradstocks Westwood site for a tour and a discussion about sustainably-sourced...
Narrowboats and cars outside buildings in Glasgow

EHA welcomes energy efficiency proposals but calls for more protections for tenants

THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes. In a response to...
Aggreko BESS Guide

New guide ‘demystifies’ misconceptions around battery energy storage systems

ENERGY solutions specialist Aggreko has released a guide for construction managers which aims to demystify common misconceptions surrounding battery energy storage systems (BESS). With 21%...
Timber frame at Allardice Centre

Timber frame vision takes shape for new wellbeing hub at Fettes College

CONSTRUCTION is now well underway on the Allardice Centre, a new wellbeing hub at Fettes College in Edinburgh, with Will Rudd Edinburgh leading the...

Springfield appoints group’s first quality, environmental and sustainability manager

SPRINGFIELD has appointed Tom Gibbs as the group’s first quality, environmental and sustainability manager. Tom brings more than ten years’ experience in sustainability to the...

Work begins on Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus development

WORK is underway on a new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. The Passivhaus project is the first of its kind for Midlothian...

Leasing of Scotland’s seabed dubbed ‘truly historic’ opportunity for country

THE leasing of areas of Scotland's seabed is a 'truly historic' opportunity for the country's net zero economy, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. It...

Saint-Gobain steps up recruitment plans to help meet sustainable construction goals

SAINT-Gobain has announced the firm is stepping-up its pursuit of talented people to help achieve its vision for 'light and sustainable' construction. The business is...

Easter Ross firm uses specialist machinery on ‘crucial’ peatland project

A project to restore peatlands at the Rum National Nature Reserve (NNR) is bringing 'quick results', NatureScotland has said. The project at Kinloch Glen was...

BESA wants more focus on addressing embodied carbon challenges

THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed it is marking World Environment Day on June 5 by highlighting that the built environment still...

University of Glasgow creates heat pump tipped to lower household bills

RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump which the learning institution said could help households save on...

Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize

DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city. The site features an active...

Kingdom Housing Association honoured for green credentials at London ceremony

FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been recognised for its commitment to the environment during a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London. The organisation...

Midlothian construction firm ‘exceeds expectations’ with support for charity

A Midlothian construction firm has been praised by the City of Edinburgh Council for the support it has given to a community growing hub...

Glasgow firm teams up with global giant to develop green approaches for buildings

GLASGOW-based climate tech firm IES has teamed up with intelligent power management specialist Eaton to help international building owners meet sustainability targets. IES will work with...

Rewilding centre opens in Highlands in ‘world first’

A rewilding centre has officially opened near Loch Ness in what has been heralded as a 'world first'. Designed by Threesixty Architecture and built by...

Union Technical starts work to retrofit 300 Dumfries homes

GLASGOW-based energy services firm Union Technical is undertaking a project to retrofit more than 300 homes in Dumfries. Work is underway on a £1.5 million...