‘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 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...
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’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...
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...
Electric wallpaper to be trialled in Glasgow tenements
ELECTRIC wallpaper is to be trialled in 12 tenement properties in Glasgow to assess the technology's effectiveness as a clean heat source.
The pilot comes...
Arsenal announces plans to decarbonise infrastructure in ‘football-first’
ARSENAL has announced that it has become the only football club in the world to have a net-zero target approved by the Science Based...
Scotland eyes creation of regional construction material reuse hubs
THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans for the creation of regional hubs and networks for the reuse of construction materials and assets as part...
Embracing construction’s ESG challenge
By Shona Frame, partner and construction law specialist at CMS
THE integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices within the construction sector continues to...
Major milestone for Gremista project as new transformers arrive
THE project to connect Shetland's local electricity network to the national grid has marked a milestone following the arrival of two new transformers, SSEN...
Highland firms lead build of SSEN Transmission’s new £17m Inverness warehouse
SSEN Transmission has officially opened its new £17 million operations warehouse in Inverness.
The new hub is designed to bolster the resilience and efficiency of...
RJ McLeod begins build of £400m Highland wind farm
RJ McLeod has commenced work on the build of a £400 million onshore wind farm in the Highlands.
The firm is delivering the 208MW Strathy...
Aggreko appoints new head of temperature control
ENERGY solutions specialist Aggreko has appointed Chris Smith as head of temperature control for the UK and Ireland.
With over 22 years of experience at...
How formwork technology facilitates low-carbon concrete
Concrete is a crucial material in construction, essential for infrastructure, housing, and even renewable energy projects. Yet, its climate impact cannot be ignored. In...
Industrial hemp insulation is a natural fit to help meet decarbonisation goals
A Scottish Borders-based insulation manufacturer is on a mission to disrupt the market with a range of products made from industrial hemp plants.
IndiNature was...
Pallet reuse scheme launches three-day collection service in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION firms, housebuilders, and builders merchants across Scotland using The Pallet LOOP will now get their pallets picked up faster, as the business introduces...
