Commercial production of innovative Scottish brick to begin as global interest rises
KENOTEQ is to begin the commercial production of millions of K-BRIQs as it receives enquiries from across the world for the low-carbon brick following...
Vibrant community park created in Glasgow’s southside
AN area of underused greenspace in the Cardonald area of Glasgow has been transformed into a vibrant community park.
The Glasgow City Council and Southside...
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...
SSEN pledges to deliver over 1,000 homes in the north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission is to deliver over 1,000 new homes in the north of Scotland to accommodate the workforce on its £20 billion Pathway to...
NatWest to lead retrofit skills programme for construction industry
NATWEST Group has become the Supply Chain Sustainability School's first partner within the finance sector, with a shared objective of addressing climate change through...
Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals
A construction expert has claimed that Scotland needs to double the existing number of qualified electricians to make a successful transition to net zero.
Professor...
DM Hall appoints first energy services manager
DM Hall has appointed Billy Thomson as its inaugural energy services manager.
In this newly created role, he will spearhead the firm's initiatives in energy...
Glidevale Protect backs project to trial new construction tech
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supporting Persimmon Homes by providing a range of products for its new Innovation Centre Trial House – a...
Green tech helps housing association tackle fuel poverty
CLYDEBANK Housing Association is aiming to cut fuel poverty for residents and reduce carbon emissions thanks to green technology and support from CAF Bank.
Clydebank...
Eco-friendly annexe constructed at Renfrewshire childcare centre
A social enterprise offering childcare support for families in Linwood and Johnstone is celebrating the completion of a new eco-friendly annexe, funded in part...
First of six feeder stations in £120m rail project nears completion
SCOTLAND'S transport minister has visited the site of the first feeder station commissioned as part of a £120 million investment to boost electricity supply...
Milestone Passivhaus social housing development handed over in Glasgow
PRACTICAL completion has been achieved on what has been hailed as Glasgow’s largest Passivhaus-certified housing development at Springfield Cross in the city's east end.
hub...
Just Transition Commission meets Scottish construction workers to discuss decarbonisation efforts
SCOTLAND'S Just Transition Commission is in the Glasgow and the Lanarkshire area this week to meet with construction workers to hear directly about the...
Anderson Bell Christie offers Building with Nature accreditation
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced that the practice is now offering Building with Nature accreditation, to ensure its masterplanning and architectural projects are...
SSE Renewables secures new onshore wind contracts
SSE Renewables is set to be awarded 15-year contracts for low carbon power for over half a gigawatt of new onshore wind generation.
The organisation...
Scottish construction sector embraces EPS recycling site’s waste solution
AN EPS recycling specialist has hailed the way Scotland’s construction sector has responded to sustainability targets by embracing innovative recycling processes.
Volker Gruppe operates a...
Modular housing specialist confirms new SFHA membership
CONNECT Modular has announced its membership of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
The firm's manufacturing facility, located in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, sees modules...
Built environment sector bodies urge Scottish Government action on retrofitting
14 built environment sector bodies have joined forces to encourage the Scottish Government to take 'urgent action' to strategically tackle the country’s draughty homes...
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...
Robertson takes part in disposable vape recycling trial
ROBERTSON Construction has been addressing the potential environmental risk of single-use vape disposal on its sites by participating in a recycling trial.
The contractor has...
























