Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts
KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...
Plans approved for major clean energy facility in Stornaway
PLANS have been approved for SSEN Transmission's build of a major clean energy facility that will connect the Western Isles to the GB transmission...
Work underway on Scotland’s largest net zero housing development
GROUND has been broken at Scotland's largest net zero housing development in the Granton area of Edinburgh.
It marks the start of construction works at...
Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school
THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone.
A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...
Easter Ross firm uses specialist machinery on ‘crucial’ peatland project
A project to restore peatlands at the Rum National Nature Reserve (NNR) is bringing 'quick results', NatureScotland has said.
The project at Kinloch Glen was...
Embodied carbon research highlights ‘urgent need for change’
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has provided details of the firm's research into the embodied carbon resulting from the homes the practice designs.
The findings show...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
SLR relocates to new Edinburgh office following acquisitions
SUSTAINABILITY solutions provider SLR Consulting has moved into a new 175-person office at The Tun in Edinburgh following a number of business acquisitions.
The move...
New Aberdeen energy pilot to support SMEs and sole traders
A new energy pilot scheme has launched in Aberdeen to aid the city's sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses.
Grants can be applied for...
Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network
HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner.
Headquartered in Ballygawley,...
Hardies confirms tree planting initiative to offset carbon generation
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has revealed it is planting 1,552 trees in recognition of the record number of instructions it received last year.
The...
Scottish universities to lead digital approach to decarbonising UK transport
A new national hub, jointly led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, has secured £46 million in funding to decarbonise transport in...
Work underway on build of Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm
WORK is underway on the build of an £18.5 million solar farm at Glasgow Airport following the successful completion of the project's development phase.
Once...
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm now operational
THE world's deepest fixed-bottom offshore wind farm and Scotland's largest offshore wind farm is now operational.
All 114 of Seagreen's Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines are...
Scotland’s first female electrical apprentice reflects on her journey
SELECT has tracked down Scotland’s first-ever female electrical apprentice to discuss her career journey in a new video for Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Former textile machinist...
Scottish Water adopts low carbon concrete solutions on construction projects
SCOTTISH Water has revealed how it is cutting carbon emissions from construction projects by using new concrete technology.
Two new types of concrete have been...
Highland Council launches ‘pioneering’ energy benchmarking tool
THE Highland Council has launched what it says is a 'first for a local authority in the UK' online energy benchmarking tool.
Benchmarking energy performance...
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...
PDM secures major contract with Emtec on Ardersier Port project
BUILDING materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Emtec Utility Services Limited after confirming a new contract for an infrastructure project in the north...
Morgan Sindall Construction signs Anti-Greenwash Charter
MORGAN Sindall Construction has signed The Anti-Greenwash Charter in a move to highlight its dedication to honesty in its environmental claims.
The charter explained that 'radical...
