Alan Boyle, Story Scotland

Story Scotland launches energy division to support nation’s net zero ambitions

STORY Scotland has announced the launch of a new division designed to deliver 'innovative and efficient' civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland. The...
ETA co-founders Andrew Lamond and Mark Glasgow with Barry Sharp of Renewable Heat

Energy Training Academy launches ‘landmark’ renewables course to help plug skills gap

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has announced plans to offer Scotland’s first direct route to becoming a low carbon heating engineer. Working with accreditation body...

Wallace Whittle hires sustainability expert to drive growth

WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of Sarah Chipchase to develop the expertise and capability of its growing ESG and sustainability consultancy. Sarah, who will...
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New Dunfermline City Campus meets carbon targets

FIFE College's new Dunfermline City Campus has passed an independent verification of the embodied and whole-life carbon assessments for the three new buildings on...
K-Briq wall

Certifications tipped to help unlock K-Briq potential

THE K-Briq has evolved from a ‘nice idea’ to a genuine solution for the global construction industry in its quest to meet pressing environmental...
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Volunteers from Campbeltown substation project collect 185kg of beach litter

NINE volunteers from SSEN Transmission and BAM's Crossaig electricity substation project have rolled up their sleeves for a beach clean at Dalintober Harbour in...
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Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap

BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
Renovated school building in Wishaw

Transformative school project gives Wishaw facility a new lease of life

PROCAST Group has completed a renovation project to transform the former Edward Lawson Centre in Coltness, Wishaw, into the new Woodlands Park High School. The...

Electric Heating Company marks 20th anniversary with six-figure investment

THE Electric Heating Company (EHC) is targeting sustained growth after a significant tech investment. The Glasgow-based firm has revealed it has invested six-figures into a...
MPA Harbour Master, Ross Marshall, gifting Brage Viking Captain, Jan Pedersen, a Montrose FC t-shirt with proceeds going to PoppyScotland to mark the 1GWh milestone

Montrose Port Authority hits major net zero milestone

MONTROSE Port Authority (MPA) has reached a major milestone by supplying 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) of clean energy through its Plug Montrose shore power...
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Hundreds of solar panels installed at Roberton Water Treatment Works

450 tank-top mounted solar panels have been installed at Roberton Water Treatment Works near Hawick. Scottish Water revealed the scheme is helping to power water...

Most modern buildings ‘unprepared’ for impact of climate change

A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that most modern buildings are not designed for the impending impact of climate change. Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University...

Engineering a greener world

By Gerard Carson, a senior engineer/team leader at Will Rudd Davidson, Glasgow CHOOSING what to study at university was one of the biggest decisions I...

Sustainability features placed at the heart of new Kirkcaldy development

A range of sustainability features are being incorporated into 49 new Fife Housing Group homes currently under construction in the Glen Albyn area of...

BESA calls for ‘massive retrofit push’ to address energy crisis

THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned that the dramatic surge in energy prices 'reinforces' the need for a national programme of building...

ESG credentials will pave the way for our future of work

By Guy Marsden, director of Highbridge Properties, who are developing the Magenta Business Park together with Clyde Gateway The pandemic, a renewed focus on climate...

Stirlingshire plot of land sought for transportable ‘eco home’

A transportable ‘eco house’ and its owner are looking for a new plot of land in Stirlingshire to call home. The unusual instruction has been...

Panel products specialist shows commitment to waste reduction

WOOD-based panel products specialist West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has outlined its dedication to recovering as much value as possible from the resources used. At...

First turbine operational at world’s deepest offshore wind farm

THE first turbine has been connected to the grid at what will be Scotland's largest and the world's deepest offshore wind farm. SSE Renewables and...

Turner & Townsend warns against compromising net zero goals in face of economic pressures

A new report from Turner & Townsend has revealed that the threat of recession should not prompt construction firms to compromise on their sustainability...