Zaptec charges ahead after securing deals with major Scottish housebuilders
ZAPTEC, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has signed multi-year deals with three Scottish housebuilders to become their preferred supplier.
Whiteburn Projects, Kirkwood Homes...
Report shows significance of built environment to Scotland’s circular economy
'SWEEPING changes' are required in Scotland's built environment and construction sector if the country is to transition to a circular economy, Zero Waste Scotland...
Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals
A construction expert has claimed that Scotland needs to double the existing number of qualified electricians to make a successful transition to net zero.
Professor...
CBRE appoints senior sustainability consultant in Scotland
CBRE has strengthened its ESG offering in Scotland with the appointment of chartered surveyor Laura Jones as a senior sustainability consultant.
Laura will be based...
‘Momentous’ heating project aids net zero ambitions in Glasgow’s east end
CLYDE Gateway, in partnership with Scottish Water Horizons, has completed a project to install what it described as 'one of the country’s most innovative...
New Aberdeen energy pilot to support SMEs and sole traders
A new energy pilot scheme has launched in Aberdeen to aid the city's sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses.
Grants can be applied for...
Edinburgh housing project shortlisted for award in tackling climate crisis
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced the firm's commitment to sustainable residential development has been recognised with its Edinburgh-based Rowanbank Gardens project being nominated for...
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...
Climate emergency ‘already here’ Green Home Festival visitors told
THE second Green Home Festival is underway in Edinburgh. Housing minister Paul McLennan officially opened the event as part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival...
Build of £35m low-carbon waste water treatment works complete in Winchburgh
THE construction of Scotland's lowest carbon waste water treatment (WWTW) works has been completed by Scottish Water.
Built in Winchburgh, the £35 million low carbon...
Engineering a greener world
By Gerard Carson, a senior engineer/team leader at Will Rudd Davidson, Glasgow
CHOOSING what to study at university was one of the biggest decisions I...
Sustainability: ‘Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good’
CONSISTENT political messaging and simplifying the customer journey are key to accelerating the adoption of heat pumps in Scotland and the rest of the...
Robertson takes ‘significant steps forward’ in ESG ambitions
ROBERTSON Group has hailed a year of 'significant measurable progress' in its quest to reduce carbon, create social value, and strengthen governance across the...
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...
EV charging funding boost for Scotland’s rural and island locations
THE Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.5 million to ensure 'more equitable access' to electric vehicle (EV) charging opportunities across the country.
The Rural...
Grants worth up to £20m available in bid to decarbonise public sector buildings
THE Scottish Government has launched a new funding scheme offering up to £20 million in grants to support the decarbonisation of public sector buildings.
Local...
CICV raises ‘serious concerns’ over discontinuation of solar PV funding
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has raised 'serious concerns' in response to the Scottish Government's decision to discontinue funding for solar photovoltaic (PV)...
Scotland earns top marks over Passivhaus progress
SCOTLAND is leading the way in the UK when it comes to embracing the Passivhaus international building standard – particularly in the education sector.
That’s...
Electrical bodies highlight green skills and urge others to show net zero commitment
SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have released a new video ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship...
Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform
SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform.
The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...
