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...
Green roof

Soaking up the storm: how green roofs can help combat urban flooding

By Mark Harris, head of sustainability at Sika AS cities grow and climate change accelerates, flooding has become one of the most urgent issues facing...

Falkirk High to become Scotland’s first net zero carbon station

SCOTRAIL has announced plans to make Falkirk High Scotland's first net zero carbon railway station. The move follows a decarbonisation study which identified the station...

Deputy first minister unveils new district heating network in Glasgow’s east end

SCOTLAND'S deputy first minister has switched on a new district heating network in the east end of Glasgow. The system is part of a multi-million...
Blairgowrie exterior

Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie

SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie. Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...
Ecosystems Technologies' mass timber project using cross-laminated timber, glue-laminated timber and nail-laminated timber.

BE-ST secures funding towards mass timber research and policy roadmap

BUILT by Nature has awarded a €219,000 grant to Built Environment–Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to spearhead research into fire safety in mass timber buildings across...
NorDan roundtable event

Net zero: construction sector has window of opportunity to get this right

Project Scotland previously reported that timber doors and windows manufacturer NorDan UK recently invited a selection of construction sector stakeholders to its Livingston Training...

Arup sponsors hydrogen challenge to inspire renewables careers

ARUP has spoken of its pride in sponsoring Ballard Motive Solutions' (BMS) Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge, an education programme which aims to engage students...
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Scotland’s construction sector urged to work together to limit environmental impact

AT the start of Scotland’s Climate Week, the Edinburgh-based Association for Project Safety (APS) has called for the nation's construction sector to work together...

Firms considering EV switch urged to act now to benefit from tax relief scheme

CONSTRUCTION businesses looking to transition to electric vehicles are being reminded they have until 31st March to take advantage of a government tax relief...

Building services company appointed to Loch Lomond net zero project

BUILDING services firm Viridis has announced it has been appointed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to support the organisation's transition...

Ogilvie Group plants 250,000 trees as part of sustainability goals

OGILVIE Group has revealed the firm has planted 250,000 trees on the outskirts of Stirling as part of a plan to reduce the company’s...
Linda Scott, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce chief executive

West Lothian pupils given heat pump innovation challenge

PUPILS in West Lothian have the opportunity to design an alternative use for a heat pump as part of the annual 'Pump It Up'...

Eco credentials take centre stage at Newton Mearns apartment

MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has a new 'eco-conscious' showhome apartment at the Stewart Gardens development in Newton Mearns. Styled by Mason & Miles, the two-bedroom...
Sainsbury's

New wind farm to power 8% of Sainsbury’s annual energy requirements

THE completion of the build of Pines Burn Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders has boosted Sainsbury's use of renewable energy. The supermarket has committed...

Sustainable construction products manufacturer reports record year as demand soars for green solutions

DURA Products, which manufactures sustainable road kerbs and drainage solutions using recycled polymers, has recorded its most successful year yet. The firm revealed it has...

Plumbing body says delay in phasing out gas boilers ‘undermines’ industry efforts

THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has expressed its frustration over the Scottish Government's decision to delay the phasing out of...
New Holland and Barrett Glasgow store

Sustainability ‘at the heart’ of Holland & Barrett’s new Glasgow store

HOLLAND & BARRETT has opened a new store in Glasgow refitted with mild steel and FSC-certified wood. Mild steel is a 100% recyclable material, with...

Passivhaus Trust sets out key recommendations for Scottish equivalent standard

THE Passivhaus Trust has set out its key recommendations for how a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard could be delivered. The Scottish Government's proposal...
Councillor Stuart McKenzie, Cabinet Member for Housing and Richard Crowther, Commercial Director at Cruden

Midlothian Council and Cruden complete Passivhaus social housing development

MIDLOTHIAN Council and Cruden have marked Scottish Housing Day by celebrating the completion of a Passivhaus development on Bonnyrigg High Street. 20 new council flats...