New mortar made from recycled plastic helps reduce heat loss
NEWCASTLE University researchers have developed a mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which it says improves insulation and reduces plastic waste.
The team...
Dunbar steel sculpture to be lit-up green for climate summit
THE five-metre high steel DunBear sculpture at DunBear Park, Dunbar, is to be lit-up green to mark COP26 in Glasgow.
The sculpture of a brown...
Actuate UK calls for ‘focused and consistent policy approach’ to achieve carbon targets
ACTUATE UK is calling on the UK Government to work with engineering services to help deliver net zero ambitions, as COP27 gets underway 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...
Inaugural Accelerate to Zero Awards winners announced in Glasgow
THE winners of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)’s first ever Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced.
At a ceremony held at BaAD in...
Speakers confirmed for first net zero breakfast club networking event
A host of professionals working within the built environment and construction industry with a shared interest in driving sustainability are to come together for...
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...
Highland Council backs multi-billion pound wind farm plans
THE Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm's plans for a major offshore development.
The local authority met to consider...
Kingdom Housing Association honoured for green credentials at London ceremony
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been recognised for its commitment to the environment during a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London.
The organisation...
Green light for Passivhaus Dundee community campus plans
PLANS by Holmes Miller for an integrated educational and community campus for the east end of Dundee have been approved.
The East End Community Campus,...
Brewster Brothers invests £6m in second recycling plant
BREWSTER Brothers is investing £6 million in a second recycling plant near Cumbernauld.
The firm's Livingston site has diverted over one million tonnes of construction,...
Moray Council approves option for solar panels on key buildings
MORAY Council has approved plans to explore investment in solar photovoltaic (PV) to generate electricity from its buildings and cut carbon emissions.
Beginning with Elgin...
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...
Flagship Edinburgh development wins net zero accolade
THE City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after...
Property and construction specialist launches electric car scheme for employees
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) has revealed it is demonstrating its commitment to net zero targets with a staff benefits scheme that will give employees...
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...
Largest battery storage developments in Europe to be built in Scotland in £800m project
COPENHAGEN Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is to commence with the build of two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland.
The two projects - Coalburn...
Milestone for Celtic Renewables’ plans to build large-scale biorefinery in Grangemouth
CELTIC Renewables is progressing plans to build a new industrial-scale green chemical production plant in Grangemouth.
The firm has appointed Stirling-based engineering design consultancy Allen...
Edinburgh Boiler Company named top contractor at national awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is celebrating after being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024.
The Dalkeith business...
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,...
