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New report maps opportunities and barriers to financing heat transition in Scottish homes

THERE is 'substantial' growth potential for financing climate-friendly heating and energy efficiency improvements in Scotland's homes, according to a new report. Focused on helping individual...

Public bodies set for £100m fund to install low and zero carbon heat systems

NEW Scottish Government funding of £100 million is to be made available to help public bodies improve and install low and zero carbon heat...

SSE to proceed with build of Highland wind farm

SSE has taken a final investment decision to proceed with construction of its 208MW Strathy South onshore wind farm in the Highlands. Development of Strathy...

Green technologies to the fore at new Torryburn development

KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the second phase of its Torryburn affordable housing development is nearing completion - with all homes designed to net...
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First timber kits delivered by Muir Timber Systems at Falkirk housing development

MUIR Timber Systems has successfully delivered the first timber kits to Carmichael Homes’ new housing development in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk. The delivery marks the beginning of...

Build of offshore wind farm to begin as £3.5 billion funding milestone reached

THE equal joint owners of the planned Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm have announced today that the flagship Scottish project has reached financial close...
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Burness Paull strengthens energy team with appointment of renewables lawyer

BURNESS Paull has appointed renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in the firm's energy team. Scott advises clients in the renewables sector on...
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Procast secures funding boost to deliver retrofit upgrades to social housing

PROCAST Group has secured a pot of £8.4 million in funding through Net Zero Fund Management (NZFM), to deliver retrofit upgrades to social housing...

New research shines spotlight on sustainability challenges for real estate sector

NEW research by Savills has highlighted the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero goals. The firm revealed...

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...

Environmental strategy must be more than just a box-ticking exercise

By Mark Murphy, chief risk officer, Donaldson Group As a business that originated in sustainable forest products, it’s no surprise that we are focused on...
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Balfour Beatty updates sustainability strategy

BALFOUR Beatty has announced an update of its Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy. The contractor explained the strategy ensures a 'holistic approach' that addresses the...

Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission open shared Peterhead office

SSEN Transmission and Balfour Beatty have opened a new shared office space in Peterhead as part of the delivery of the Netherton Hub. Staff from...

Weed control and tree management specialist extends FCC deal for five years

LARKHALL-based Complete Weed Control has extended its deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment for a further five years. The weed control, ground...

Residents move into ‘stunning’ £11.3m Roslin housing development

RESIDENTS have revealed their delight at moving into a 'stunning' new £11.3 million energy-efficient housing development in Roslin. The 62-home Wheatley development was built by...

Supply Chain Sustainability School appoints new chair

SUPPLY Chain Sustainability School has announced the appointment of Dale Turner, director of procurement and supply chain at Skanska UK, as its new chair. He...
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Wallace Whittle looks to boost ESG and sustainability offering with expert team

WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of a team of experts to drive the growth of its ESG and sustainability offering. Nick Hayes, Monika Munzinger,...

Sustainable Kilmarnock housing development underway

THE first homes at a landmark operational net zero carbon housing development in Kilmarnock are under construction. CCG is building the properties for East Ayrshire...
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CLT brings sustainability benefits to new Aberdeen school

ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross laminated timber (CLT) frame, in Aberdeen. The 6,784m²...

SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment

THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...