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New Midlothian skills initiative aims to connect with 1,000 young people

VATTENFALL and Midlothian Council will work with Powering Futures and Edinburgh Science to deliver a skills programme that is aiming to connect with 1,000...

Scotland eyes reform of energy performance certificates

SCOTLAND could be set to redesign the energy performance certificates (EPC) format in a bid to give consumers a clearer picture of their home's...

Annan firm’s innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ housebuilding sector

A new electric charge point has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the housebuilding industry. Created by Annan-based Eco Group alongside a team of industry experts, the...
Cork-based materials

Cork innovation tipped to boost sustainable goals in Scottish construction

A West Lothian-based start-up is harnessing cork to help reduce carbon emissions across the construction and textile sectors. Founded by former business analyst, Antero Lopes...

Aggregates Levy must be a springboard for the resource management sector

By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers ONE of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the...

Transformation of Edinburgh Park building sets ‘new benchmark’ for sustainability

KNIGHT Property Group has completed the £20 million redevelopment and refurbishment of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park. The 43,000 sq ft pavilion-style building offers...

New portal to allow Glasgow residents to suggest tree planting sites

GLASGOW has launched a new online portal to allow city residents to suggest locations for tree and wildflower planting. The move comes as 18 million...
Sustainability measures on housebuilding site

Housebuilder outlines ‘significant progress’ in sustainability journey

CALA Group has hailed the 'significant' progress made towards the firm's climate change goals in its annual sustainability data audit. In the year ending 31st...

Innovation used on £10 billion Thames Crossing project could be utilised across Britain

INNOVATIVE construction approaches being used on the £10 billion construction of the Lower Thames Crossing could be used across Britain, National Highways has said. The...
Ministerial visit to Fife College's new Dunfermline Campus

Scottish Government education chiefs see progress of Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus

FIFE College recently welcomed Scotland's education secretary Jenny Gilruth MSP and minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, to the site of...

Majority of Scottish office stock could become ‘unlettable’ without upgrades

NEW analysis from Knight Frank has found that almost a third of Scotland’s office space could be at risk of being unusable if the...

Contractor outlines green commitment with carbon reduction strategy

ESH Group has outlined its commitment to becoming a more sustainable contractor with the launch of a carbon reduction strategy called Even Greener. The business...

Highland Heritage Woodwork’s expansion set to boost sustainable supply chains

HIGHLAND Heritage Woodworks is set for further growth after opening its new £250,000 sawmill at Aberdeenshire's Dunecht Estate, supported by a £100,000 grant from...

Distributor makes HVO fuel investment to support green goals

INSULATION, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has announced it has invested in a new sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its...

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...

Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ on £63m Barrhead to Glasgow rail project

ENGINEERS are set to work 'around-the-clock' for six weeks to prepare the Barrhead to Glasgow rail line for a £63.3 million electrification project. It marks...

CIOB hits out at PM’s plans to scale back energy efficiency targets

THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has expressed its disappointment at PM Rishi Sunak's announcement on the scaling back of the UK's net zero...
ETA co-founders Andrew Lamond (l) and Mark Glasgow with centre manager Carolynn Edgeworth

Energy Training Academy becomes UK’s first CORGI Skills approved training provider

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has been announced as the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in the UK. CORGI has supported engineering on their...
HyLab

UHI targets European partnerships to boost hydrogen offering

UHI North, West, and Hebrides is looking to boost its reputation in hydrogen training and innovation as it eyes European partnerships. The learning institute delivers...
Doka supports the realisation of buildings with the highest sustainability standards, such as CIBC Square II in Toronto

Doka commits to Science Based Targets initiative

FORMWORK and scaffolding provider Doka has announced it has become the first company in its industry to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative...