Construction sector urged to take waste seriously to avoid ‘turmoil’
A former site manager turned university professor has warned construction firms could face ‘turmoil’ in the near future unless they start thinking more carefully...
Plans submitted for battery energy storage system in Scottish Borders
RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system...
The lowdown on low U-value fenestration
Whether you are considering a ‘fabric first’ approach to a new build project or looking at ways to retrofit energy saving measures into an...
Scottish recycled brick innovation showcased at COP28 conference
A wall built from bricks made by Scottish company Kenoteq using recycled construction waste has been showcased at the COP28 climate change conference in...
‘Eco-education’ building at Dollar Academy marks steel frame milestone
AN 'eco-education' building at Dollar Academy in Clackmannanshire has achieved a milestone with a steel signing ceremony taking place to mark completion of the...
Build of £6.93m Passivhaus flats underway in Midlothian
OGILVIE Construction has started work on the £6.93 million delivery of 23 Passivhaus properties in Danderhill on behalf of Midlothian Council.
The one and two-bedroom...
Scottish net zero housing barriers and opportunities laid bare
A number of expert stakeholders representing different strands of the construction industry came together recently to discuss the challenges and potential solutions around Scotland’s...
Electrical sector’s importance to net zero transition to be highlighted
ACADEMICS will stress the importance of the electrical sector to the ongoing transition to net zero at the upcoming SELECT President's Lunch.
In a keynote...
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...
Offsite specialist in landmark ESG certification
OFFSITE construction specialist Premier Modular has announced the business has been awarded Europe’s first ESG certification.
Following an audit by SGS, Premier has been certified...
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...
Green technologies to the fore at new Torryburn development
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the second phase of its Torryburn affordable housing development is nearing completion - with all homes designed to net...
Ravelrig: the low-carbon quarry powering Scottish construction
Tarmac’s Ravelrig Quarry near Edinburgh is powering a range of projects, while providing local people with high-value jobs and supporting the local economy
LOCATED less...
Co-founder of Kenoteq named on Top 50 Women in Engineering list
THE creator of a 'groundbreaking' recycled brick has been chosen as one of 2022's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50).
Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of...
New £5.5m centre a ‘significant milestone’ in UK’s journey to net zero
A new £5.5 million centre aiming to support the net zero transmission and drive 'substantial' UK economic impact is to be created at National...
HFD refinances flagship Glasgow development
HFD Property Group has announced it has agreed terms with HSBC UK to refinance its 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow.
The ‘Green Loan’...
COP26: time to build a better future
THE eyes of the world will be on Glasgow shortly when the city hosts the COP26 global gathering.
The built environment will take centre stage...
Scottish university to trial running broadband through live Yorkshire water pipes
THE University of Strathclyde is to trial running broadband through water pipes in South Yorkshire in a bid to get better internet access to...
Climate emergency ‘already here’ Green Home Festival visitors told
THE second Green Home Festival is underway in Edinburgh. Housing minister Paul McLennan officially opened the event as part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival...
New software tipped to help construction go green
THE University of Dundee is developing new software capable of calculating and managing carbon levels produced throughout construction projects.
Working with industry partner Project (EU)...
