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Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions

GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...

Green light for Scotland’s first net zero college building

THE Scottish Government has approved plans for the build of the first net zero tertiary education building in the country. Scottish ministers have agreed to...

Arup sponsors hydrogen challenge to inspire renewables careers

ARUP has spoken of its pride in sponsoring Ballard Motive Solutions' (BMS) Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge, an education programme which aims to engage students...
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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...

Scotland faces ‘monumental but essential’ task in overhauling ‘aged’ housing

SCOTLAND faces a 'monumental but essential task' if it is to overhaul its 'aged' housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and...
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Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range

OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range. Last year,...

Russell Roof Tiles extends sustainable credentials with solar PV

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched its first solar PV offer to the market as part of its commitment to sustainability. The independent manufacturer of concrete...
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...

Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh

THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh. Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...

Reasons to be EPC-ful over Energy Performance Certificates

By Calum Allmond, head of architectural services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors In the same way that Home Reports have become an accepted part of the...

Aberdeen FC reveals ambition for proposed new stadium to be net zero

ABERDEEN FC has signed up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework after revealing its ambitions for its proposed new stadium to be...

SSEN and Aberdeen Science Centre partner to inspire net zero careers

A new partnership between SSEN Transmission and Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) will look to inspire young people in the north of Scotland to consider...

Experts share advice following UK construction waste findings

FOUR in five UK tradespeople aren't sure exactly which materials can and can't be recycled, new research has been found. IronmongeryDirect carried out the research...

Passivhaus development in Glasgow’s east end begins to take shape

A new Glasgow east end project, hailed as one of the city's most energy efficient, is starting to take shape. Springfield Cross, located in Dalmarnock,...

SSEN Transmission celebrates record intake of graduates

SSEN Transmission has welcomed a record breaking 59 new graduates to its 2025 programme. The milestone surpasses last year's intake of 46 and sets a...
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Burns & McDonnell to deliver Aberdeenshire substation infrastructure

BURNS & McDonnell has been selected as a preferred bidder by SSEN Transmission to deliver onshore transmission infrastructure across Scotland. SSEN Transmission's £10 billion framework...
Andrew Mickel with Chris Rason, Managing Director, Energy Solutions at Aggreko

Mac Mic Group enters ‘milestone’ agreement with Aggreko for Inchinnan solar park

FAMILY-owned Mac Mic Group has achieved a major milestone for the business after entering into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period...

Scots consultancy launches new service to help reduce embodied carbon in construction

CONSTRUCTION consultancy Soben is urging industry-wide improvements to how carbon is calculated and reduced, as the firm launches a new carbon cost management service. The...

Embodied carbon progress earns manufacturer top award

TIMBER frame windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK’s sustainability achievements were recognised at this year’s CIBSE Building Performance Awards in London. The business picked up...
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Scotland’s built environment leaders warn HEETSA success depends on industry engagement

THE Retrofit Roundtable, a coalition comprising some of Scotland's leading built environment organisations, has welcomed Scottish Government proposals for a new Home Energy Efficiency...