Work starts to transform green space in Glasgow’s southside

RJ McLeod has commenced work to transform a green space in Glasgow's southside into a 'vibrant' urban park. The 'underused' area adjacent to high-rise flats...

‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector

A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future. The Built Environment Change...

Fred. Olsen Renewables is Crystal clear on Scottish ambitions

NORWEGIAN company Fred. Olsen Renewables has told of its ‘special relationship’ with Scotland as it approaches £1 billion of contracts being spent on Scottish...
The Avenue

RESITRIX provides green solution for Edinburgh city living

LOCATED in the prestigious Barnton area of Edinburgh, The Avenue is a luxury residential development by Cruden Homes, comprising a mix of apartments, penthouses,...

Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy

SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts. Chris has been at the heart of...
Net zero homes

Leveraging timber resources tipped to help address Scotland’s rural housing crisis

ECOLOGICAL timber homes specialist MAKAR has announced that two of the firm's 'pioneering and affordable' properties have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust. The...
Jane Wood

Builders urge Scottish Government to ‘pause and review’ viability of net zero regulation

SCOTLAND'S housebuilding sector is calling for the Scottish Government to 'pause and review viability' of net zero legislation, following the announcement that Scotland can...

Work begins on Spittal-Peterhead subsea cable link

SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project. The groundbreaking event, held last month...

Livingston construction waste recycling specialist earns environmental accolade

LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros has been honoured at the Scottish Environment Business Awards for the firm's work in recycling construction, excavation and demolition waste. Working with...

New homes hailed as ‘among the most technically advanced’ in Stirling area

TENANTS in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following an investment of almost £6.5 million by Stirling Council and...

Work completes on £144m electrification of East Kilbride-Glasgow railway

THE first electric trains are set to operate on the route between East Kilbride and Glasgow as the £144 million electrification project completes. Over the...
Derek Innes, Procast

Scottish firms team up on £1.2m thermal storage system trial

HAMILTON-based principal contractor Procast Group and Tranent-based Sunamp will work in partnership on a £1.2 million thermal storage system trial. The aim is to deliver...
Scott Brewster

Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years

SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry. That's the view of award-winning...
IndiNature mill

Industrial hemp insulation is a natural fit to help meet decarbonisation goals

A Scottish Borders-based insulation manufacturer is on a mission to disrupt the market with a range of products made from industrial hemp plants. IndiNature was...
Shutterstock environment

Torry to benefit from £8.9 million grant for heat network

A new heat network for Torry which can supply up to 800 homes and the new Greyhope School and Community Hub with low-cost energy...

Mobile heat pump training unit arrives in Shetland

SHETLAND Islands Council staff are among those benefiting from the visit of a fully-equipped mobile classroom delivering certified heat pump training in Lerwick. A South...
Andrew Lamond (ETA co-founder), Ian Edgeworth (ETA Technical Director), Davie Robb, Stephen Hutchison, Grant Oates (Daikin UK) and Mark Glasgow (ETA co-founder).

Energy Training Academy expands in the west

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has confirmed the launch of the first phase of a Scotland-wide growth plan with expansion into the west of...

Building new homes while meeting climate targets is possible

By Stewart Dalgarno, project director at the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) project THE end of the UN’s climate change conference...

Morrison launches Net Zero Partners initiative

MORRISON Construction’s Building Central business has launched its new Net Zero Partners initiative, designed to help align its supply chain with the company’s ambitious...

Architects to offer running tours to highlight Glasgow’s net zero ambitions during COP26

A team of architects has announced plans to offer free running tours of Glasgow during COP26, highlighting where the city is transitioning towards net...