Muir and BE-ST discuss low-carbon construction as Younger Building retrofit work gathers pace
MUIR Construction recently welcomed BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) to the site of its retrofit of the former Younger Building in Edinburgh for...
Report shortlists new opportunities for green data centres in Scotland
A new report commissioned by Host in Scotland has identified 20 of the best sites for green data centre development.
The updated Data Centre Site...
New report highlights Supply Chain Sustainability School impact
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its 2023 Impact Report, which outlines the positive impact the initiative has had on the UK built...
Zero Waste Week: reduce, reuse, and rethink
By Phil Sutton, founder of Duraproducts
As Zero Waste Week (September 2-6, 2024) approaches, it is imperative to recognise the critical role of waste reduction....
‘Real risks’ of large-scale acquisition of land for rewilding to be debated
AN upcoming event is to discuss the pros and cons of the large-scale purchase of land for rewilding.
Led by Scotland's Rural University College (SRUC),...
UHI collaborates with Canadian college to launch renewable energy training
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has announced a new international partnership with Canada's Durham College to support workforce development in the...
Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The investment is tipped...
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,...
Flagship Edinburgh development wins net zero accolade
THE City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after...
New homes hailed as ‘among the most technically advanced’ in Stirling area
TENANTS in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following an investment of almost £6.5 million by Stirling Council and...
Livingston firm involved in project to develop zero-emission cement
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Brothers is taking part in a £6.5 million R&D project to produce zero-emission cement.
The project is being led by the Materials Processing...
Scaling sustainability: what Passivhaus adoption means for construction sector in 2026
Sean Langley, senior design manager at GRAHAM, tells Project Scotland what Passivhaus adoption means for the construction industry in 2026
THE construction industry is at...
Millport residents to benefit from solar and battery initiative
RESIDENTS in Millport are being tipped to benefit from an energy project to deliver free solar-powered electricity to local homes.
Union Technical is set to...
Environmental monitoring in groundworks: clearing the way for new homes
With available building space at a premium in the UK, there has been an increasing push to convert disused brownfield land into new housing....
Clydesdale Housing Association and Warmworks to deliver renewable heat project
CLYDESDALE Housing Association is partnering with Warmworks to deliver a new project designed to make homes warmer for tenants in South Lanarkshire.
Clydesdale Housing Association...
Housing association honoured for sustainability achievements
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the organisation has won a Gold Green Apple Environment Award in the Scottish campaign to find the greenest individuals,...
Rain gardens completed on Glasgow’s Argyle Street
RAIN gardens forming part of Glasgow's Avenues project are now operational on the city's Argyle Street.
Delivered by Urban Movement on behalf of Glasgow City...
Rolls-Royce begins build of energy storage facility in Falkirk
ROLLS-Royce has commenced work on an engineering, procurement, and construction EPC contract from Voltaria Helios Energy Storage to build a large-scale battery energy storage...
Final turbine installed at £566m Shetland wind farm
THE final turbine has been installed in Shetland at what will be the UK's most productive onshore wind farm.
A total of 103 Vestas V117...
Cowal grown timber used for Forestry and Land Scotland extension
SITKA spruce grown for commercial timber production on the Cowal peninsula has come full circle, returning as the material for Forestry and Land Scotland’s...
