Glasgow modular office fit-out delivers major embodied carbon savings
AN office fit-out project by Morris & Spottiswood that incorporates modular construction and circular economy approaches is said to have delivered embodied carbon savings...
New Kinardochy Substation reaches full energisation
SSEN Transmission and principal contractor, Siemens BAM, have reached full energisation of the new Kinardochy Substation.
Located around three miles from Tummel Bridge, the new...
Tummel Bridge Power Station reopens following £50m refurbishment
PERTHSHIRE'S iconic Tummel Bridge Power Station has officially opened following a £50 million refurbishment by SSE Renewables.
The site, which is in the centre of...
SSE welcomes UK Government scheme to unlock investment in long-duration electricity storage
SSE has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government confirming its decision to finalise and implement a cap and floor investment framework to support...
Union Technical celebrates double award triumph
UNION Technical is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards.
The Glasgow-based energy efficiency solutions provider won the Small Family Business...
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...
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...
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...
Warmworks leads by example by completing net zero project at Leith base
WARMWORKS has announced it has become one of the first organisations in Leith to make its office space an entirely net zero working environment.
The...
EHA welcomes energy efficiency proposals but calls for more protections for tenants
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes.
In a response to...
Climate policy must roll forward, not backward
By Peter Exley, professor and dean, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, Robert Gordon University
No moral case seems strong enough to compel...
West Fraser report highlights group’s sustainability achievements
WEST Fraser has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining the group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance over the past year.
The document also reflects...
Glasgow Passivhaus affordable housing project nears completion
A Passivhaus Glasgow affordable housing development has entered its final build stages with the completion of multi-utility services.
Springfield Cross, on Springfield Road in the...
‘Defurbished’ Edinburgh project to provide much-needed office accommodation
WORK is underway on a major project in George Street, which is tipped to deliver the first ‘defurbished’ office space on one of Edinburgh’s...
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...
Housing association hosts visit to sustainable Gauldry development
KINGDOM Housing Association recently hosted North East Fife MSP Willie Rennie, councillor Jonny Tepp, and representatives from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)...
Scotland eyes reform of energy performance certificates
SCOTLAND could be set to redesign the energy performance certificates (EPC) format in a bid to give consumers a clearer picture of their home's...
Advance Construction appoints group sustainability champion
CAMPBELL Evans has been appointed as group sustainability champion by Advance Construction.
In addition to his current role as SHEQ compliance & sustainability manager at...
Scottish Government approves plans to extend Highland wind farm
PLANS have been approved by the Scottish Government for the extension of Achany Wind Farm near Rosehall in the Highlands.
The approval will see SSE...
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...
