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New Dunfermline City Campus

Landmark Fife College campus tipped to inspire construction students

THE project director behind Balfour Beatty’s build of Scotland’s first net zero higher education building has challenged construction students to take inspiration from the...

New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland

NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.  An analysis of the principal housebuilders...

Parliament reception explores next steps for Scottish Passivhaus equivalent

THE next steps for the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent legislation were discussed at a recent reception at the Scottish Parliament. The event was sponsored by...

Local firm leads creation of new Dingwall retail units

THREE new retail units have been made available to lease in Dingwall High Street following a major refurbishment led by a local firm. Graham MacGregor...
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...
Coire Glas

Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project earns landmark sustainability recognition

SSE Renewables' Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project has become the first scheme of its kind to achieve the Hydropower Sustainability Standard. The Highlands renewable energy...

Livingston construction firm to help distilleries embark on retrofit projects

FOUR projects to develop new green technologies and innovations in the Scotch whisky sector are to receive their share of £11 million in UK...
Howden PV scheme aerial

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...
Digital twins

Scottish universities to lead digital approach to decarbonising UK transport

A new national hub, jointly led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, has secured £46 million in funding to decarbonise transport in...

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...

BAM outlines HVO commitment in support of carbon targets

BAM has confirmed its commitment to using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) as part of its sustainability strategy following a 'thorough review' of the supporting...
Electric car charging

Scottish EV charging infrastructure provider expands European footprint

FOR EV, a Scotland-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has announced it is expanding its European footprint with a major installation in Sweden. In...

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...
Dan Wharton, LOC Hire

Eco welfare units earn sector seal of approval

THE founder of welfare accommodation specialist LOC Hire has paid tribute to the Scottish construction industry for only accepting the best of kit for...
BE-ST Innovation Campus

BE-ST welcomes eight new board members

BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has refreshed its board with the appointment of eight key figures from the built environment and construction sectors. The...
Graham Neill

EV infrastructure specialist adds to senior team with new CFO

EV infrastructure pioneer FOR EV has announced further expansion of its team with the appointment of Graham Neill as chief financial officer (CFO). Supporting businesses...

Green light for Dollar’s Academy’s ‘sector-leading’ eco-education building

DOLLAR Academy has been granted planning permission for a 'first of its kind' education building. Clackmannanshire Council has approved plans for the build of a...
K-Briq wall

Certifications tipped to help unlock K-Briq potential

THE K-Briq has evolved from a ‘nice idea’ to a genuine solution for the global construction industry in its quest to meet pressing environmental...
Argyle St

Rain gardens completed on Glasgow’s Argyle Street

RAIN gardens forming part of Glasgow's Avenues project are now operational on the city's Argyle Street. Delivered by Urban Movement on behalf of Glasgow City...
Rui Cardoso

New report highlights affordability challenge of retrofitting homes in Scotland

A new report from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to...