Tenants begin moving into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes in Edinburgh
THE first tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront.
Built by CCG, the 75 homes...
GB Energy chair visits Aberdeen following jobs promise
THE chair of Great British Energy (GBE), Juergen Maier, has met with key public and private sector representatives in Aberdeen interested in clean energy.
The...
PDM secures major wind farm contract win with Maxwell Construction & Civils
BUILDING materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure...
Mobile heat pump training unit arrives in Shetland
SHETLAND Islands Council staff are among those benefiting from the visit of a fully-equipped mobile classroom delivering certified heat pump training in Lerwick.
A South...
Making a net zero Scotland alu-clad
By Mike Stevenson, senior manager strategic markets, NorDan UK
SCOTLAND is hoping to achieve a cleaner, greener environment by 2045 – five years ahead of...
Scottish firms partner to launch £2m wave power project
A collaborative £2 million project to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage has taken to the seas in Scotland.
It sees...
Springfield appoints group’s first quality, environmental and sustainability manager
SPRINGFIELD has appointed Tom Gibbs as the group’s first quality, environmental and sustainability manager.
Tom brings more than ten years’ experience in sustainability to the...
Construction underway on SSE Renewables first European project
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has announced that construction is underway on its first project outside of the UK and Ireland.
Civil works have commenced on the...
COP26: time to build a better future
THE eyes of the world will be on Glasgow shortly when the city hosts the COP26 global gathering.
The built environment will take centre stage...
Lessons from the past to help ensure offshore energy benefits coastal communities
A new research project by Heriot-Watt University will explore how lessons can be learnt from past energy transitions to ensure that offshore renewable energy...
Henry Brothers corporate responsibility director scoops top sustainability award
IAN Henry has been named as Sustainability Business Leader of the Year at Northern Ireland's first ever Sustainability Awards.
The corporate responsibility director at Henry...
Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for hat-trick of awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been nominated in three categories at the H&V News Awards 2024.
The heating and renewables specialist has been shortlisted...
Highland businesses to get access to expert advice on climate action
UP to 100 businesses, social enterprises, and community organisations across the Highlands and Islands are being offered free expert support to get their climate...
Accelerate to Zero award winners revealed at Glasgow ceremony
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the winners of this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards, which celebrate businesses, individuals, and organisations for...
‘Rejuvenated’ Glasgow building lands top refurbished workplace accolade
ONYX in Glasgow city centre has won the British Council of Offices (BCO) Award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace in Scotland.
CEG managed a £5 million...
Electric Heating Company marks 20th anniversary with six-figure investment
THE Electric Heating Company (EHC) is targeting sustained growth after a significant tech investment.
The Glasgow-based firm has revealed it has invested six-figures into a...
Fife firms hail success of SPE Offshore Europe
EIGHT Fife-based businesses recently participated in SPE Offshore Europe, held at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
CluisTROM, TDC Parsons Peebles, PFI Sign Plus Ltd, International...
Firms urged to register for opportunities on offshore wind project
CONTRACTORS have been urged to register their details for advanced notice of potential contracts related to a major offshore wind project.
The call follows a...
Apatura secures planning consent for new battery storage system in Tealing
RENEWABLE energy storage specialist, Apatura, has secured planning permission to build and operate a new 100 megawatt (MW) capacity battery energy storage system (BESS)...
Work begins on build of new £50m Passivhaus Edinburgh school
KIER Construction has commenced the build of the new £50 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
A ground-breaking event has been held to mark...
