Scottish Water to put 1,000 apprentices at forefront of transformation plans

APPRENTICES will be 'essential' in making Scottish Water greener and fit for future generations, the utility firm has said. Over 1,000 new starts are set...
IndiBreathe Flex

Flexible insulation product offers sustainable solution

ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has announced the launch of a new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part...

Six ways to reduce embodied carbon in construction

Ewan Duffin, Harley Haddow associate director Embodied carbon is something we should all be talking about in the race to net zero and push to...

Fred. Olsen Renewables is Crystal clear on Scottish ambitions

NORWEGIAN company Fred. Olsen Renewables has told of its ‘special relationship’ with Scotland as it approaches £1 billion of contracts being spent on Scottish...

Akela to deliver piling solutions at landmark EV charging hub

AKELA Ground Engineering (GE) has secured a contract to deliver piling solutions at the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. The hub will...

Proposed Highland hydro scheme would support 500 jobs during peak construction

PLANS have been launched for the build of a pumped storage hydro scheme in the Highlands which would support around 500 jobs at peak...

Balfour Beatty’s new Angus depot set to support up to 70 local jobs

BALFOUR Beatty has opened a new operational depot in Kirriemuir, Angus, supporting up to 70 local jobs. Located at Logie Industrial Park, the new facility...

Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings

THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings. The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...

Hydrock appoints heat networks specialist to help drive sustainability offer in Scotland

HYDROCK has strengthened its multidisciplinary team in Scotland with the appointment of heat networks specialist Charlie Drysdale as an associate director. He joins the firm's...

Sustainability breakfast club to launch in two further cities following Edinburgh success

A breakfast club bringing together sustainability professionals from across Scotland’s built environment is launching in two new cities, following its success in Edinburgh. Sustainabuild Scotland,...
Accelerate to Zero Awards

Entry deadline looms for Accelerate to Zero Awards

ORGANISERS of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have issued a reminder that there is only one week left to enter. Now in their third year,...

Carbon-cutting projects in line for £8.7m funding boost

EIGHT carbon-cutting projects are to receive a share of £8.7 million in Scottish Government funding. The latest round of the low carbon infrastructure transition programme...

Edinburgh-headquartered firm in the running for two awards

ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is hoping for a double success having been shortlisted in two categories at the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2024. The...
Net zero ready housing

Rewable energy innovation boosts West Dunbartonshire projects

ADVANCED renewable energy solutions are said to be among a range of building services installed by Arc-Tech (Scotland) that are supporting families across West...

Low carbon solution boosts Perth ‘super sewer’ works

A new 'super sewer' project solution in Perth has been tipped to save 234 tonnes of carbon. Aquaspira has provided 520 metres of reinforced...

‘Groundbreaking’ Newton Mearns pilot tests new technology to help deliver sustainable homes

NEW technology tipped to enable communities to become 'significantly' more sustainable is being used for the first time in the UK. Housebuilder Cala Homes is...

Levenseat confirms new regional IBAA distribution partnership

SCOTTISH waste management specialist Levenseat has announced a new distribution partner in the form of Leicestershire construction supplier Midland Rock. The partnership was formed to...

Glasgow’s Anderston Station refurb sees 25 tonnes of material recycled

SOME 25 tonnes of material has been recycled during the 13-week refurbishment of Glasgow's Anderston Station, Network Rail has revealed. The organisation has confirmed that...
Aberdeen from above

Lessons from the past to aid coastal communities in move to renewable energy

ACADEMICS from across Scotland are to explore lessons from the past which are hoped to help coastal communities cope with the move to renewable...
East End Community Campus, Dundee

External air barrier solution earns top marks on Scottish school projects

BLAIRGOWRIE-based Proctor Group has revealed how the firm’s Wraptite external air barrier solution has helped several new Scottish school construction projects to successfully achieve...