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Final convoy completed on £566m Viking Wind Farm project

FOLLOWING six months of deliveries, the final convoy of wind turbine components for the Viking Wind Farm in Shetland took place today. Over 280 convoys...
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Perform Panel publishes EPDs for wet wall laminated range

PANEL manufacturer Perform Panel, part of the Donaldson Group, has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full range of wet...

Network Rail installs 84 electric charging points in Edinburgh

NETWORK Rail has installed 84 electric charging points at its car parks and railway stations in Edinburgh. It comes as part of the rollout of...
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‘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...
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Wallace Whittle looks to boost ESG and sustainability offering with expert team

WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of a team of experts to drive the growth of its ESG and sustainability offering. Nick Hayes, Monika Munzinger,...
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Application submitted for ‘key component’ of £22 billion SSEN programme

SSEN Transmission has submitted a section 37 consent application for a 'key component' of its £22 billion pathway to 2030 investment programme. The application relates...

Panel products specialist shows commitment to waste reduction

WOOD-based panel products specialist West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has outlined its dedication to recovering as much value as possible from the resources used. At...

Shetland climate change programme receives net zero funding

A study into the potential creation of a rural energy and transport hub in Shetland has received a grant of £52,648 from Innovate UK's...
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre

Refurbishment of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre complete

CLARK Contracts has announced the completion of the retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre (SNRC) for Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST). Developed in collaboration...
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Balfour Beatty secures Netherton Hub contract

BALFOUR Beatty has secured the contract to deliver initial works on SSEN Transmission's Netherton Hub project. Appointed as the common interface contractor, Balfour Beatty will...

Conference to explore homegrown timber opportunities

A specialist in timber architecture and construction has claimed a focus on sustainable forestry from the ground up could be key to building back...

Stewart Milne Homes earns recognition for green credentials

STEWART Milne Homes has been ranked as one of the top SME private developers in the 2023 NextGeneration annual report. The housebuilder has continued to...

SRUC opens ‘world class’ Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre

THE 'pioneering' new Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) has been officially opened at Inverness Campus by HRH The Princess Royal. Built by Muir Construction...
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Cork innovation tipped to boost sustainable goals in Scottish construction

A West Lothian-based start-up is harnessing cork to help reduce carbon emissions across the construction and textile sectors. Founded by former business analyst, Antero Lopes...

KR Group lands steel and cladding contract for Wester Ross aquaculture facility

KR Group has announced it has landed a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the build of...

Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...

Recycled products help Brew up a sustainable future for Scotland’s construction sector

SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses. Brewster...

Roof tile manufacturer announces net zero commitment

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has unveiled its plans to become a net zero business by 2040. The Lochmaben-based firm revealed its major...

Dynamic Earth Edinburgh to invest in sustainable upgrades

DYNAMIC Earth in Edinburgh is investing in a programme of upgrades to its Stratosphere - a giant curved roof that covers the entrance and...
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Pallet reuse scheme launches three-day collection service in Scotland

CONSTRUCTION firms, housebuilders, and builders merchants across Scotland using The Pallet LOOP will now get their pallets picked up faster, as the business introduces...