North Lanarkshire-created digital platform set to transform roads nationally

NORTH Lanarkshire Council and Amey have delivered an open-source digital platform for local authorities to access carbon data, materials comparison tools, and shared learning...
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Devro announces £2.9m investment in North Lanarkshire base

DEVRO has commenced a £2.9 million project to reduce carbon emissions and increase productivity at its site in Moodiesburn. The collagen casings manufacturer will install...
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Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie

SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie. Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...

Cosmic rays could help reduce cost and environmental impact of infrastructure repairs

MUON detectors are to be tested at a series of bridges across Glasgow to set out the use of cosmic rays to measure the...

Keepmoat confirms sustainable supply chain initiative

KEEPMOAT has announced it has teamed up with Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain. The business will be the...

Berwick Bank wind farm proposals to progress to detailed design

EAST Lothian Council has granted planning permission in principle for the proposed Berwick Bank offshore wind farm's onshore transmission infrastructure and grid connection at...

Scottish Government approves plans to extend Highland wind farm

PLANS have been approved by the Scottish Government for the extension of Achany Wind Farm near Rosehall in the Highlands. The approval will see SSE...

Putting sustainability into practice with road bridges

Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, says the future of temporary works’ solutions for road bridge construction lies in sustainable products and...

Work underway on build of Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm

WORK is underway on the build of an £18.5 million solar farm at Glasgow Airport following the successful completion of the project's development phase. Once...

500 more mixed-tenure Edinburgh properties set for energy efficient upgrades

MIXED tenure properties in the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh are set to benefit from energy efficient upgrades and revitalised buildings. The City of Edinburgh...

Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator

AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
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Support warms up for district heat networks

The UK’s 2050 net zero target is increasing demand for sustainable solutions and leading property owners and developers to seek further ways of decarbonising...
Homes in Livingston benefiting from energy efficient upgrades

Livingston upgrades mark McTaggart Construction’s return to refurbishment work

MCTAGGART Construction has completed upgrades to 25 flats at Katherine Street, Livingston, on behalf of Almond Housing Association. The project, which began on site in January...
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Fife event will educate tradespeople about solar opportunities

A free event is taking place at Fife College’s Dunfermline campus in March to help students, tradespeople, and apprentices learn out more about the...

Shepherd and Hardies invest in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Construction Services have committed to investing £1 million in a new fleet of electric vehicles and office charging infrastructure. It...

Firms expected to spend £16.6 billion on oil and gas decommissioning

AN estimated 1.2 million tonnes of disused oil and gas installations are to be brought to shore for reuse, recycling and disposal in the...
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Montrose Port Authority hits major net zero milestone

MONTROSE Port Authority (MPA) has reached a major milestone by supplying 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) of clean energy through its Plug Montrose shore power...
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New Great British Energy partnership to ‘turbocharge’ developments

THE UK Government has announced a partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, in a move which it said has the potential...
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Granite beneath Aberdeen could be used to heat city’s buildings

HEAT generated by granite beneath Aberdeen could be used to heat properties across the city. The University of Aberdeen has secured a £1 million public...
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Earth Day: what makes a distillery sustainable?

To mark Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future WHISKY might be made from just three...