‘Trailblazing’ project to transform Paisley tenements into energy efficient homes
A multi-million pound project to transform a row of historic Paisley town centre tenements into 'modern, energy-efficient' homes for social rent is set to...
New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials
NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023.
Data...
Landmark reached on build of low carbon Edinburgh housing development
A landmark has been reached in the build of a new housing development at Rowanbank Gardens in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh.
Structural building work...
SSE and University of Glasgow to ‘cast new light’ on renewable technologies
SSE Energy Solutions and the University of Glasgow have partnered to launch the 'most detailed' research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies...
Funding boost for Highlands project that would create 500 construction jobs
SSE has announced it is providing a £100 million investment boost into what could be Britain's biggest pumped hydro storage scheme in 40 years.
The...
First shows confirmed for Green Home Festival at Edinburgh Fringe
THE first four shows have been confirmed for the Construction Industry Collective Voice's (CICV) Green Home Festival.
It marks the second year of the festival,...
Businesses wanted to help accelerate built environment’s carbon goals
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is searching for companies with a sustainable building material product that reduces embodied carbon to join its newly...
Grants worth up to £20m available in bid to decarbonise public sector buildings
THE Scottish Government has launched a new funding scheme offering up to £20 million in grants to support the decarbonisation of public sector buildings.
Local...
Shetland firm receives backing for ‘green’ welfare units
A project by a Shetland engineering firm to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly services for its clients has secured up to £86,625 from...
Insulation specification for higher-risk buildings
Changing regulations mean that architects and specifiers designing high-rise and higher-risk buildings in Scotland need to meet much stricter and, in some cases, conflicting,...
Plans approved for build of ‘world class’ facility for Historic Environment Scotland archive
PLANS for the build of a new 'world class' facility for the Historic Environment (HES) Archive have been given the green light by Midlothian...
Levenseat confirms new regional IBAA distribution partnership
SCOTTISH waste management specialist Levenseat has announced a new distribution partner in the form of Leicestershire construction supplier Midland Rock.
The partnership was formed to...
New report reveals investor demand for green buildings is rising in Scotland
OCCUPIER demand for sustainable buildings in Scotland has risen, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is stifling the impact on net zero targets,...
Green light for East Ayrshire eco-wellness park
THE build of an eco-wellness park at the former Barony Colliery in Auchinleck has moved a step closer after East Ayrshire Council granted planning...
Parliament reception explores next steps for Scottish Passivhaus equivalent
THE next steps for the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent legislation were discussed at a recent reception at the Scottish Parliament.
The event was sponsored by...
Low carbon solution boosts Perth ‘super sewer’ works
A new 'super sewer' project solution in Perth has been tipped to save 234 tonnes of carbon.
Aquaspira has provided 520 metres of reinforced...
Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology
A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology.
Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
Lack of ‘green’ construction skills threatens UK’s net zero plans
A lack of skilled ‘green collar’ construction workers threatens to derail the UK’s decarbonisation plans and is seeing in-demand trades command annual salaries of...
Energy Training Academy expands in the west
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has confirmed the launch of the first phase of a Scotland-wide growth plan with expansion into the west of...
The top misconceptions about timber as a building material
Modern engineering has addressed many of the traditional concerns related to wood, making it a viable and attractive option for contemporary construction projects, explains...
