Thomas & Adamson appointed to landmark Glasgow carbon neutral office project

THOMAS & Adamson has announced it has been appointed to provide cost management services on Glasgow's 150 St Vincent Street – with plans to...
Renewable diesel

Busting the myths around renewable diesel

With the UK Government setting the net zero target of decarbonisation by 2050 for all sectors, many industries are seeking a replacement for traditional...

Training commitment required to meet Scottish construction’s net zero goals

A new report commissioned by Housing, Construction & Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway has identified training as the main 'barrier' to achieving net zero across...
Argyll Green Stone and Tradstocks Scottish Whinstone was utilised in this public realm project as part of the regeneration of Lochgilphead town centre

EPDs are natural fit for Tradstocks

STIRLING-headquartered Tradstocks, a specialist supplier of natural stone products for building and landscaping projects, has announced that two of its products – Tradstocks Scottish...

Climate campaigner urges decarbonisation to be top priority for built environment

SARA Edmonds, a major proponent of climate action in the built environment, has called for the next generation of industry leaders to push for...

Eco credentials take centre stage at Newton Mearns apartment

MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has a new 'eco-conscious' showhome apartment at the Stewart Gardens development in Newton Mearns. Styled by Mason & Miles, the two-bedroom...

Jones Bros begins work on 20th Scottish wind farm project

JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK has commenced work on the build of the near £300 million North Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire. Once complete,...

Orkney to trial underfloor robot in home insulation bid

A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors is to be trialled across selected homes in Orkney this month. The trial will be managed...

Delaying net zero commitments ‘ignores economic advantages green technologies derive’

FIONA Hodgson, chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF), has said PM Rishi Sunak's announcement about the delay of...

Entries sought for Retrofit Academy Awards

THE deadline to enter The Retrofit Academy Awards is looming large, with January 16 the final date to submit nominations. The annual Retrofit Academy Awards...
Port of Aberdeen

Build of Scotland’s largest commercial shore power system underway

THE build of Scotland's largest commercial shore power system is underway at Port of Aberdeen as part of a £4 million project designed to...
Michael Ross

Collaboration is key to delivering decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure

By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland AS Scotland faces increasing economic challenges, the need for innovation and collaboration in public sector...

Triple glazed windows add to green credentials of landmark Drymen development

NORDAN alu-clad timber windows have helped deliver energy efficiency to Scotland's largest Passivhaus social housing development to date. The site in Drymen, Stirlingshire, was the...
Kevin McCloud

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...

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...

Scotland’s railway set for £120m electrification investment

MORE than £120 million of Scottish Government funding is to be invested into boosting the electrification of the country's railway network. Network Rail said that...

Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize

DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city. The site features an active...

Proposed Berwick wind farm could create 4,650 jobs during construction

SSE Renewable's proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm could create around 4,650 direct and indirect jobs during its construction phase, an economic study has said. Carried...
Sanquhar

Major milestone reached on £400m Sanquhar II Wind Farm

A significant milestone has been reached on the construction of the £400 million Sanquhar II Wind Farm. Jones Bros Civil Engineering is principal contractor on...

NMITE and BE-ST sign formal agreement to boost sustainability training

NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to 'catalyse' a nation-wide...