Inaugural Accelerate to Zero Awards winners announced in Glasgow
THE winners of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)’s first ever Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced.
At a ceremony held at BaAD in...
Sustainable construction to the fore in Highland early years projects
MORGAN Sindall Construction has announced it has now handed over 12 of 13 early years centres worth a combined £13 million from the Highland...
Electrical sector’s importance to net zero transition to be highlighted
ACADEMICS will stress the importance of the electrical sector to the ongoing transition to net zero at the upcoming SELECT President's Lunch.
In a keynote...
Housebuilder launches Urban Wildlife Strategy across UK developments
CALA Homes has unveiled its new Urban Wildlife Strategy, which includes a series of measures across all new developments to support and protect Britain’s 'rapidly...
Waste management: how does Scotland compare?
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
Driven by the need to tackle climate change and protect the environment, businesses across the UK are making great...
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...
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...
Projects urged to adopt sustainable drainage practices amidst drought warnings
FIRMS involved in projects that include drainage have been urged to ensure they are implementing sustainable practices around water management.
The call, from ACO Technologies,...
Civils specialist marks Scottish milestone
CIVILS and building contractor Farrans Construction has announced it is celebrating 75 years in Scotland having completed over 1GW of wind farms - enough...
UK Green Building Council launches Scottish branch at COP26
THE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Scottish branch which will focus on 'progressive' policy in response to the country's 2045 net...
Sainsbury’s commits to newly-constructed West Calder wind farm
SAINSBURY'S has committed to buying 100% of the electricity produced by the newly-constructed Longhill Burn Wind Farm in West Calder.
The renewable energy will be...
Work complete on Scotland’s first Passivhaus social housing development
CRUDEN Building Scotland has completed a Passivhaus development in the village of Drymen in Stirlingshire.
It is the first social housing development in Scotland to...
New Edwin James Group report confirms 10% cut to firm’s carbon footprint
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report has revealed a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon...
‘Significant’ share of construction professionals do not measure emissions on projects
NEW research has revealed that sustainability progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment, but the rate of advancement needs to...
Planned changes to EPCs are welcome but leave some questions unanswered
By Calum Allmond, a director and head of architectural and energy services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors.
SCOTTISH Government plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates...
Insulation specification for higher-risk buildings
Changing regulations mean that architects and specifiers designing high-rise and higher-risk buildings in Scotland need to meet much stricter and, in some cases, conflicting,...
Bute solar schemes powering Scottish Water sites
TWO new Scottish Water solar schemes are helping to power essential water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute.
At Loch Ascog Water...
Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
Aviemore firm wins SSEN sustainability supplier award
MCGOWAN Infrastructure has won a major SSEN Distribution sustainability supplier award for its innovative cable protection technology.
The Aviemore-based energy infrastructure contractor, which is part...
Increased investment ‘vital’ to tackle climate impact on Scotland’s water services
SUSTAINED increased investment is 'vital' if Scottish Water is to tackle the impact climate change is having on the services it provides to customers,...
