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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Stirling insulation manufacturer has Grand Designs on sustainability

STIRLING-based Superglass has launched a new marketing campaign with a brand film starring Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud. The firm said the campaign underpins the...

Construction work to begin on Perth-headquartered firm’s first Italian projects

PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has marked another milestone in its continued European expansion after making the final investment decision to proceed with the build of...

Work complete on £706,000 solar scheme near Falkirk

SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a £706,000 green energy scheme at a site near Falkirk which is set to save around 135 tonnes...
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Embodied carbon research highlights ‘urgent need for change’

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has provided details of the firm's research into the embodied carbon resulting from the homes the practice designs. The findings show...
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Anderson Bell Christie announces PAS2035 retrofit team

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced it now has an accredited team of PAS2035 professionals. This mean the practice's architects can deliver retrofit co-ordinator, designer...
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Blantyre flatted blocks benefit from carbon reduction through construction

GMG Contractors has completed a six-month project to deliver transformative upgrades to five flatted blocks in Blantyre. Working in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council, the...
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Trio of Scottish projects in contention for top sustainability awards

THREE Scottish projects are in contention for major accolades at the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025. The awards highlight how the construction industry is innovating...
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Entries sought for Accelerate to Zero Awards

ENTRIES have opened for the Accelerate to Zero Awards, which return this year for the third time. The awards recognise businesses, organisations, and individuals making...
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Rewable energy innovation boosts West Dunbartonshire projects

ADVANCED renewable energy solutions are said to be among a range of building services installed by Arc-Tech (Scotland) that are supporting families across West...