BAM announces acceleration of ambitious carbon targets

BAM has announced that its UK and Ireland businesses have set a carbon target to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026. The...
Net zero ready housing

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...

Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator

AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...

‘First of its kind’ report calls for further research around timber cascading

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), Scottish Forestry and Zero Waste Scotland have published a new report exploring timber cascading in Scotland. The report -...

Scotland could become European hub for wind turbine blade recycling

THE Scottish Government has agreed a deal which it said could position Scotland as a European hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind...
CGI of whisky distillery

Plans submitted to transform former oil depot into new distillery in Ardrishaig

ORGANIC Architects, a specialist in designing sustainable distilleries, has submitted a planning application for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the west...
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New report highlights affordability challenge of retrofitting homes in Scotland

A new report from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to...

Springfield completes sustainability benchmarking initiative

THE Springfield Group has revealed it has become the first housebuilder in the UK to participate in an initiative designed to benchmark sustainable practices...
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Rain gardens completed on Glasgow’s Argyle Street

RAIN gardens forming part of Glasgow's Avenues project are now operational on the city's Argyle Street. Delivered by Urban Movement on behalf of Glasgow City...

Scottish Water trials RSE’s award-winning Timber Modular Build kiosks

SCOTTISH Water has partnered with Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) to trial an award-winning low carbon approach to housing equipment on site. The pilot has seen traditional...

Businesses urged to consider energy modelling to combat soaring costs

AMIDST soaring energy costs, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants is advising companies to try and understand how they use energy within their buildings by...

Scottish venue becomes first castle in world to achieve B Corp Certification

CARLOWRIE Castle, a luxury events venue just outside Edinburgh, has become the first castle in the world to be awarded B Corp Certification, just...

Firm appointed to build £3.1m low temperature energy network in Glasgow

FORTH Electrical Services (FES) has been appointed by Clyde Gateway to construct a low temperature energy network in a £3.1 million project. It will supply...

SSE and University of Glasgow to ‘cast new light’ on renewable technologies

SSE Energy Solutions and the University of Glasgow have partnered to launch the 'most detailed' research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies...
MP visits Tradstocks factory

Livingston MP visits Tradstocks’ factory to discuss local stone benefits

NATURAL stone products supplier Tradstocks recently welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Tradstocks Westwood site for a tour and a discussion about sustainably-sourced...

CICV welcomes new poll showing strong support for ‘green’ housing initiatives

ORGANISERS of the upcoming Green Home Festival have claimed the results of a new survey demonstrate 'very real appetite for change' among Scottish homeowners...

Dumfries & Galloway wind farm project secures £62 million funding

EDINBURGH-based Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm. Lloyds, HSBC, and China Construction Bank...
John Forster, chair of Forster Group

Ensuring a smart energy transition: challenges and opportunities

By John Forster, chairman and founder of Forster Group The journey towards net zero is fraught with complexities and challenges that often seem insurmountable and...
Timber frame at Allardice Centre

Timber frame vision takes shape for new wellbeing hub at Fettes College

CONSTRUCTION is now well underway on the Allardice Centre, a new wellbeing hub at Fettes College in Edinburgh, with Will Rudd Edinburgh leading the...

Clark Contracts begins work on refurbishment of Inverness park

CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the refurbishment of Inverness' Bught Park, on behalf of the Highland Council. The park is being revamped with sustainability...