Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM

THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.  Major challenges...

Scottish Government eyes streamlining country’s planning processes

THE Scottish Government has launched a new consultation in a bid to 'streamline' the country's planning process. Holyrood said the new consultation proposes changes that...
Glasgow from above

Investment of £36.8bn could see Glasgow achieve 80% carbon emissions reduction by 2030

GLASGOW could achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 with an investment of £36.8 billion, the city's council has said. The figure comes...

Going beyond the environmental argument for retrofitting

By Moses Jenkins, sector skills manager, Historic Environment Scotland When thinking about the retrofit of our older building stock, it is important to get the terminology...
Dr Keith Baker

GCU research helps shape next phase of Scotland’s home energy efficiency approach

GLASGOW Caledonian University has announced its research is helping to shape the next phase of Scotland’s approach to home energy efficiency, following the publication...

Scottish firms collaborate to reduce waste and carbon emissions

TWO Scottish companies are collaborating on reducing both waste and carbon emissions this National Recycling Week (October 14-20). Kenoteq and Brewster Brothers, two previous winners...
Biochar

Heriot-Watt University’s biochar research set to advance sustainable construction

A team of scientists at Heriot-Watt University are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material. The project, led by Dr Mehreen...
Scott Brewster

Scottish Aggregates Tax is ‘one-off opportunity’ to accelerate decarbonisation within construction

THE Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) and sustainable resource management company Brewster Brothers have called on the Scottish Government to ensure that the forthcoming...
Carmichael Homes and Muir Timber Systems

Timber kit supply underway at former Rosslynlee Hospital site

MUIR Timber Systems has started delivery of timber kits for the construction of 24 new homes at the former Rosslynlee Hospital site near Penicuik...

New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials

NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023. Data...

Sainsbury’s commits to newly-constructed West Calder wind farm

SAINSBURY'S has committed to buying 100% of the electricity produced by the newly-constructed Longhill Burn Wind Farm in West Calder. The renewable energy will be...

Edinburgh exhibit to showcase designs of Highland hydro schemes

SSE Heritage has unveiled its Power from the Glens art exhibit at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Running until September 19, the free-to-attend curated...

Shetland 3G pitch uses sweetcorn in place of rubber crumb

A new £1.46 million synthetic pitch in Lerwick will open this week, with school groups set to be amongst the first users of the...

Timber Skills Action Plan tipped to boost net zero aspirations

TIMBER Development has unveiled a new Timber Skills Action plan in partnership with the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry...
Mike Stevenson, Senior

Knowledge sharing is key to cost-effective, low-carbon housing

By Mike Stevenson, senior manager strategic markets at NorDan UK IN April, Homes for Scotland (HFS) called on the Scottish Government to ‘pause and review’...
Zero energy home

Octopus Energy eyes delivery of 100,000 ‘zero bills’ homes by 2030

OCTOPUS Energy has announced plans to deliver 100,000 'zero bills' homes by 2030, following a successful trial with housebuilders. Launched in 2022 by Octopus, zero...

BE-ST Impact Report highlights ‘tangible progress’ towards sustainability and decarbonisation

BE-ST's 2023 Impact Report has revealed the steps that the innovation centre has taken in the past year and the 'significant positive impact' for...
Aurora, Glasgow

Refurbished Glasgow office building celebrates double award triumph

THE team behind Glasgow's recently refurbished Aurora office development at 120 Bothwell Street is celebrating a double triumph at the British Council for Offices...
L-R: Nicola Mcleod (Warmworks MD, Scotland division); councillor Moraig Lyall; and John Simpson (team leader – energy efficiency, environment & estate operations, Shetland Islands Council)

Warmworks opens Shetland office to support delivery of heat and energy efficiency initiative

WARMWORKS has opened an office in Lerwick to support the local community during the delivery of the new Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme. The...

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...