Plans submitted for eco-therapy wellness park in East Ayrshire

A planning application has been submitted to East Ayrshire Council for an eco-therapy wellness park, which would be located on the site of the...
Michael Ross

Collaboration is key to delivering decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure

By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland AS Scotland faces increasing economic challenges, the need for innovation and collaboration in public sector...
RESTITRIX single ply waterproofing system

Silverlea project nets sustainable roofing solutions

CRUDEN Homes’ Silverlea project is part of the Granton Waterfront regeneration project; a programme to build a new coastal town on the outskirts of...
Shutterstock environment

Scotland’s construction sector urged to work together to limit environmental impact

AT the start of Scotland’s Climate Week, the Edinburgh-based Association for Project Safety (APS) has called for the nation's construction sector to work together...

Conference to explore homegrown timber opportunities

A specialist in timber architecture and construction has claimed a focus on sustainable forestry from the ground up could be key to building back...
Beauly - Denny

Application submitted for ‘key component’ of £22 billion SSEN programme

SSEN Transmission has submitted a section 37 consent application for a 'key component' of its £22 billion pathway to 2030 investment programme. The application relates...
Tynecastle Student Accommodation green roof

‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition

CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The...

Forster Group joins forces with Scottish Gas to drive domestic solar roll-out

SCOTTISH Gas is partnering with Forster Group to install solar power and battery technology to any eligible customer in Scotland, England, and Wales. The partnership...

Scotland could become European hub for wind turbine blade recycling

THE Scottish Government has agreed a deal which it said could position Scotland as a European hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind...
Paul McGhee, Warmworks

Renewable heat project aims to improve comfort levels of Shettleston residents

SHETTLESTON Housing Association is partnering with Warmworks on a project designed to make homes warmer for tenants in Glasgow. The Renewable Heat Project will see...

Plumbing body says delay in phasing out gas boilers ‘undermines’ industry efforts

THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has expressed its frustration over the Scottish Government's decision to delay the phasing out of...

Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...

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...

Solar scheme helps power Scottish Water services in Penicuik

A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik, cutting carbon emissions and reducing reliance on grid electricity. The...

Carbon capture tool designed for UK construction sector made available to Scottish firms

SCOTTISH firms have been given access to what is believed to be the first online carbon emission calculator designed specifically for the UK construction...

Recycled brick innovation wins international sustainability award

KENOTEQ'S K-Briq, a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material, has won the public vote in the 2022 Dezeen Sustainability Award. The product...

Energy Training Academy open for business

THE Energy Training Academy, Scotland’s newest LCL Awards-approved training centre, has opened its doors in Dalkeith. Work on transforming a 12,000 sq ft warehouse into...

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,...

Procast Group expands English presence with £12.5m retrofit project

HAMILTON-based contractor Procast Group is continuing to expand its presence south of the border after starting work on the second wave of a £12.5...
Grace Mair

Don’t let embodied carbon undermine your net zero plans

By Grace Mair, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group HUGE amounts of resource are being invested in improving the sustainability of...