Duraproducts

A global push to circularity

By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts GLOBAL Recycling Day 2025 actions us to closely consider waste reduction, a dual target for environmental and economic...
Sigma II panels

Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range

OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range. Last year,...

Union Technical appointment brings Scottish voice to national decarbonisation group

UNION Technical has been appointed to the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG), which brings together experts to drive forward the UK’s residential retrofit ambitions. The...
Accelerate to Zero Awards winners on stage

Decarbonisation achievements celebrated at Accelerate to Zero Awards

THE winners of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced at an event in Glasgow. BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) welcomed over 200...

EBC steps up renewables focus with senior appointment

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has appointed Rick Bull as renewables technical sales manager. Most recently with electrical wholesaler Edmundson Electrical as manager of the...

Technology helps Orkney Council optimise energy use in buildings

ORKNEY Islands Council has used 'pioneering' digital twin technology to optimise operational performance, energy efficiency, and air quality across its building portfolio. Working with built...
Housing project designed to Passivhaus standards

Passivhaus highlights the art of the possible

Lizzy Westmacott, associate director at ECD Architects, shares how the industry can fast-track its Passivhaus know-how ahead of upcoming policy changes THE Scottish Government has...
Scott Brewster

Brewster Brothers celebrates two million tonne recycling milestone

BREWSTER Brothers is celebrating a major milestone after diverting over two million tonnes of construction waste from landfill. The West Lothian-headquartered waste management specialist ...
Sitka spruce grown from commercial timber

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...

Architects to offer running tours to highlight Glasgow’s net zero ambitions during COP26

A team of architects has announced plans to offer free running tours of Glasgow during COP26, highlighting where the city is transitioning towards net...
Location of the Craig Murrail substation

Final major consent secured for Argyll and Kintyre project

SSEN Transmission has secured the final major consent for the remaining part of its Argyll and Kintyre 275kV reinforcement project The series of electricity upgrade...

UK to help develop new markets for low carbon steel and concrete

THE UK is to work alongside India, Germany, Canada and UAE to create new markets for low carbon steel and concrete. It comes as part...
Cundall's New Clarendon premises

Cundall moves to new Edinburgh base with sustainable design focus

MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has relocated its Edinburgh office to new premises at New Clarendon, 114-116 George Street. Employees have bid farewell to Semple Street,...
Dougie Bell

Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for four awards

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is celebrating after being shortlisted in four categories at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2025. The Dalkeith-based firm has been...

First minister opens new control centre at SSE’s Perth headquarters

SSE Renewables' new onshore wind, solar, and battery control centre has been officially opened by first minister John Swinney at the organisation's headquarters in...

Scottish university to trial running broadband through live Yorkshire water pipes

THE University of Strathclyde is to trial running broadband through water pipes in South Yorkshire in a bid to get better internet access to...

Retrofit Academy marks milestone after enrolling 5,000th learner

THE Retrofit Academy is celebrating a major milestone after announcing it has successfully enrolled over 5,000 learners to its range of retrofit training courses. Trained...
CGI of modular container office at Falkirk Wheel

Dalbeattie modular construction business secures Falkirk Wheel project

DALBEATTIE-based modular construction company Iron & Pine has secured a contract with Scottish Canals to deliver a sustainable modular office at the Falkirk Wheel. The...

First turbine operational at world’s deepest offshore wind farm

THE first turbine has been connected to the grid at what will be Scotland's largest and the world's deepest offshore wind farm. SSE Renewables and...

Firms partner to bring green hydrogen to Stirling facility

SUPERGLASS has entered into a strategic partnership with Carlton Power to supply it with green hydrogen for its manufacturing facility in Stirling. The Stirling Green...