Long-term empty Wick homes to be refurbished to support major energy project
SSEN Transmission has partnered with The Highland Council to bring 18 long-term empty homes in Wick back into use.
The move comes as part of...
Heriot-Watt University project looks to decarbonise cement industry
A 'ground-breaking' project led by Heriot-Watt University aims to accelerate efforts in decarbonising the energy-intensive cement industry.
Work will focus on the four 'key' areas...
FIR culture impact report shows ‘strong’ growth
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released the results of its eighth annual review of fairness, inclusion, and respect (FIR) in the built environment...
Procast Group allocated multiple lots on decarbonisation framework
PROCAST Group has announced the business has been allocated multiple lots on a £120 million Scotland-wide decarbonisation framework.
The Hamilton-based firm has been appointed to...
Footbridges constructed from recycled plastic bottles built in Forres
MORAY Council has announced that work is underway to install footbridges constructed entirely from materials made from recycled plastic bottles.
The bridges at the Mosset...
Hundreds of solar panels installed at Roberton Water Treatment Works
450 tank-top mounted solar panels have been installed at Roberton Water Treatment Works near Hawick.
Scottish Water revealed the scheme is helping to power water...
Progress made at Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus homes project
SIX new flats in a courtyard behind Buccleuch Street in Dalkeith are expected to welcome new tenants this autumn as part of Midlothian Council's...
New solar scheme helps power clean water for over 700,000 people in Glasgow
A new solar scheme is helping to provide clean water to over 700,000 people in Glasgow.
The £946,000 project at Milngavie water treatment works has...
New Edwin James Group report confirms 10% cut to firm’s carbon footprint
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report has revealed a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon...
Major players sign historic agreement to protect Scotland’s infrastructure
MORE than 20 organisations are formally joining forces to protect Scotland’s critical infrastructure from weather and climate-related impacts.
The ‘Climate Ready Infrastructure Scotland Forum’ was...
The road to true net zero
As construction works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success
IT’S...
Hardies confirms tree planting initiative to offset carbon generation
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has revealed it is planting 1,552 trees in recognition of the record number of instructions it received last year.
The...
Going for gold: Robertson honoured for environmental achievements
ROBERTSON has received the Gold Award in the 'Building & Construction: Energy Reduction’ category at this year’s Green Apple Environment Awards.
The awards, held at...
Council appoints firm to survey condition of Edinburgh high-rises
WILL Rudd Davidson has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to survey the condition of high-rise homes in the capital.
The firm will...
Scotland’s first female electrical apprentice reflects on her journey
SELECT has tracked down Scotland’s first-ever female electrical apprentice to discuss her career journey in a new video for Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Former textile machinist...
Organisers encouraged by construction sector interest in Green Home Festival
CONSTRUCTION professionals wanting to learn more about renewables technology and innovation have been urged to secure their tickets for the upcoming Green Home Festival,...
Dundee firm’s turnover surpasses £9m as demand grows
A Dundee business specialising in developing and manufacturing sustainable screw pile and ground screw foundation systems has surpassed £9 million in turnover.
Founded in 2019...
Edinburgh Boiler Company announces £12,000 solar panel giveaway
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to give away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to...
Turner & Townsend warns against compromising net zero goals in face of economic pressures
A new report from Turner & Townsend has revealed that the threat of recession should not prompt construction firms to compromise on their sustainability...
Properties in Glasgow benefiting from city’s affordable warmth programme
HOMES in Glasgow are being made more energy-efficient through Glasgow City Council's affordable warmth programme.
Funded through the Scottish Government's energy efficient Scotland area based...
