Dundee housebuilders encourage a more mainstream approach to sustainable building
A Scottish housebuilder has claimed that building more A-rated homes shouldn't cost any more than a less energy efficient C-rated property.
Cost is frequently sited...
Firms urged to register for opportunities on offshore wind project
CONTRACTORS have been urged to register their details for advanced notice of potential contracts related to a major offshore wind project.
The call follows a...
Approval for ‘groundbreaking’ north west Edinburgh housing build
PLANS for a 'groundbreaking' net zero housing development in north west Edinburgh have been granted approval by the capital's council.
The 75 net zero carbon...
Waste not, want not
By Phil Sutton, founder, Duraproducts
THIS year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWRR) takes place from 16-24 November and its campaign theme is ‘reduce, reuse,...
Green light for build of 256 low-carbon homes in Edinburgh
PLANNING approval has been granted for Artisan Real Estate's build of 256 low-carbon homes at commercial space on Edinburgh's Ferry Road.
Artisan Real Estate, together...
Campion showcases Passivhaus innovation at Gauldry site
CAMPION Homes' joint MDs Susan Jackson and Dougie Herd welcomed Homes for Scotland staff and members to the housebuilder's latest completed project in Gauldry,...
Plans approved for build of ‘world class’ facility for Historic Environment Scotland archive
PLANS for the build of a new 'world class' facility for the Historic Environment (HES) Archive have been given the green light by Midlothian...
Harley Haddow ramps up sustainability offering with new associate director
HARLEY Haddow has strengthened its sustainability offering with the appointment of a new associate director in Edinburgh.
Stephen Gallacher has relocated from London to join...
Work begins on East Ayrshire net zero assisted living development
CCG has commenced work on the build of East Ayrshire Council's first net zero assisted living development.
The site, at Kilmarnock Road in Mauchline, will...
Sustainability: ‘Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’
CONSISTENT political messaging and simplifying the customer journey are key to accelerating the adoption of heat pumps in Scotland and the rest of the...
Joined-up approach can help construction industry achieve green goals
A structural engineer and Passivhaus specialist has called for a ‘clear direction’ around the construction industry’s approach to sustainability.
Jamie Paterson, senior engineer at Will...
Great British Energy announced as new tenant at Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
GREAT British Energy (GBE) is to be headquartered in Aberdeen at Marischal Square, the city's council has announced.
The publicly-owned energy company, launched by the...
Proposed Orkney wind farm would ‘reinvigorate’ Scotland’s supply chain
OFFSHORE consent applications have been submitted to the Scottish Government for the build of the West of Orkney wind farm.
The build, which is earmarked...
Fife and Borders railway lines to be electrified in £342m project
RAILWAY lines in Fife and the Borders are to be electrified in a £342 million investment announced by the Scottish Government.
Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop confirmed...
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...
Fife firms hail success of SPE Offshore Europe
EIGHT Fife-based businesses recently participated in SPE Offshore Europe, held at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
CluisTROM, TDC Parsons Peebles, PFI Sign Plus Ltd, International...
Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory
SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory.
To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...
Scottish and Welsh ministers call for ‘urgent’ four nations climate summit
THE Scottish and Welsh Governments have written to the UK Government calling for an 'urgent' four nations climate summit, after expressing their 'disappointment' at...
Dandara creates new ESG role to drive sustainability goals
DANDARA Group's newly appointed head of ESG has said sustainability must be embedded in the business as it looks to meet net zero targets.
Lesley...
Scottish Water delivers new £2.3m solar power and battery energy storage scheme
SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a £2.3 million solar power and battery energy storage scheme which is tipped to save around 169 tonnes...
