Capital residents urged to have their say on heat decarbonisation plans
TIME is running out for Edinburgh residents to have a say on plans to decarbonise the heat supply of buildings and improve energy efficiency...
Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy
SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts.
Chris has been at the heart of...
Edinburgh residents urged to give their views on energy efficiency
EDINBURGH residents are being asked for their feedback on a long-term plan for decarbonising heat in buildings and improving energy efficiency.
The City of Edinburgh...
Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project
PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The work will see three entire blocks of...
Structural composite panel innovator strengthens senior team
VASO Global, a construction business that converts waste glass into structural composite panels, has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman.
The Dumfries and Galloway-based firm has...
Coordinated national approach urged to build UK retrofit workforce
A new report published by the National Retrofit Hub has called for 'urgent' government action to address skills shortages, which the organisation described as...
The top misconceptions about timber as a building material
Modern engineering has addressed many of the traditional concerns related to wood, making it a viable and attractive option for contemporary construction projects, explains...
Innovative glazing to achieve new Scottish Building Regulations
The introduction of new Building Scotland Regulations on 1st February 2023 has placed energy efficiency high on the agenda for construction professionals. The regulations,...
Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub moves a step closer
BALFOUR Beatty has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the launch of its M77 Hydrogen project, described as marking a major step...
New Currie Community High School tipped to benefit generations to come
KIER has completed construction of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, which has been designed to Passivhaus standards.
The building was handed over...
SSEN secures funding to progress two innovation projects
SSEN Transmission has been awarded nearly £870,000 of funding and the green light to progress two projects to the next stage of Ofgem's strategic...
Edinburgh housing project shortlisted for award in tackling climate crisis
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced the firm's commitment to sustainable residential development has been recognised with its Edinburgh-based Rowanbank Gardens project being nominated for...
New Dunfermline City Campus meets carbon targets
FIFE College's new Dunfermline City Campus has passed an independent verification of the embodied and whole-life carbon assessments for the three new buildings on...
Compressed air specialist set for expansion as businesses look to go greener
NORTH Lanarkshire-based compressed air specialist, Design Air Scotland, has revealed its technology is helping businesses save 'thousands' of pounds and playing its part in...
Green homes will drive the reimagination of age-exclusive living
By Fraser Lynes, MD of Cruden Homes
WHEN it comes to finding the perfect home, everyone has their own list of essentials, whether that’s a...
Council looks to future-proof Motherwell industrial estate
BRAIDHURST Industrial Estate is to be redevelopment into a modern, low-carbon facility to support start-up businesses and skilled jobs, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The...
Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh
THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh.
Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...
Edinburgh office achieves WELL Certification
AN Edinburgh office has achieved WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Home of multi-national professional services firm, Pinsent Masons, the firm achieved...
Plans unveiled to transform iconic power plant into hydro storage facility
PLANS have been unveiled to transform Britain's largest conventional hydro power plant into a new pumped hydro storage facility.
SSE Renewables is behind the proposals...
BAM announces acceleration of ambitious carbon targets
BAM has announced that its UK and Ireland businesses have set a carbon target to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026.
The...
