Energy crisis will worsen unless we offer a balanced smart transition where consumers decide...
By John Forster, chair and founder of Forster Group
ENERGY prices skyrocketing, rising inflation rates and a potential year-long recession, the immediate economic picture for...
Putting sustainability into practice with road bridges
Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, says the future of temporary works’ solutions for road bridge construction lies in sustainable products and...
SSE Renewables partners with Dutch firm to target Netherlands
SSE Renewables has joined forces with investment management firm, APG, to target the development of large-scale wind energy projects in the Dutch North Sea.
Perth-headquartered...
Survey highlights need for more understanding around sustainable heating options
UK householders have a 'strong' appetite for investing in more sustainable forms of heating, new research has revealed.
However, the survey announced by trade specialist...
Milestone marked as net zero homes handed over in Airdrie
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority's first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to...
Turner & Townsend appointed to help drive capital’s decarbonisation plans
TURNER & Townsend has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to develop its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).
The move is...
Refurbished Glasgow office achieves top sustainability recognition
200 Broomielaw, AM Alpha’s Glasgow city centre office development, has been launched to the market following a multi-million pound refurbishment project.
The building features 80,000...
Built environment sector at ‘tipping point’ for skills capacity in face of net zero...
A new report has claimed the UK's net zero ambitions are being hindered by an acute skills shortage that hampers the design, development, supply, installation,...
New fund to help Scotland’s museums become more energy efficient
A new £500,000 fund has been launched to help Scotland's museums reduce their running costs and increase resilience.
The Scottish Government backing will also look...
Carbon management consultancy’s new associate director targets Scotland
GREEN Box Thinking has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as associate director.
Mr Tucker, who has more than 20 years' experience in environmental management,...
World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for first time
DOGGER Bank has started producing electricity for the first time in a major milestone for the world's largest offshore wind farm currently under construction.
The...
Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings.
The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...
Stewart Milne Homes earns recognition for green credentials
STEWART Milne Homes has been ranked as one of the top SME private developers in the 2023 NextGeneration annual report.
The housebuilder has continued to...
Carbon audit helps JR Group progress sustainability ambitions
THE JR Group has made progress in its journey to become carbon neutral following completion of the initial stage of a carbon auditing process.
The...
Surveys underway ahead of expansion of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
THE first geotechnical seabed surveys for a proposed second phase to Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm have been completed.
Conditions were examined at the SSE...
SNIPEF calls for more ‘industry-informed’ environmental targets
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has called for more industry-informed environmental targets, following the Scottish Government's decision to abandon its...
Accelerate to Zero Awards return for second year
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has announced that the Accelerate to Zero Awards are back for a second year.
The awards recognise businesses, organisations,...
Landmark Bonnyrigg Passivhaus development officially certified
FLEMING has achieved certification for a major Passivhaus project at Burnbrae Road, Bonnyrigg. This marks one of the largest certified Passivhaus projects in Scotland...
Green light for UK’s largest ever subsea connection project
CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on what will be the UK's largest ever subsea connection project after plans received final approval from Ofgem.
The eastern...
Sustainability doesn’t mean our buildings have to lack creativity
By Ruaridh Nicol, associate at Holmes Miller
AS the climate crisis continues to drive one of the biggest calls for change across the globe, sustainability...
