Smart technology used to benefit Midlothian school
A Midlothian school is set for a raft of benefits thanks to the findings of a smart technology project.
Lasswade High School is setting up...
Build of energy efficient homes for larger families underway in Bonhill
CCG has commenced work on the build of new energy efficient homes designed for larger families in Bonhill.
The 26-home West Dunbartonshire Council development will...
EHA warns that Scotland ‘risks missing fuel poverty and net zero targets’
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has warned that fuel poverty and net zero targets in Scotland risk being missed unless new legislation on heat...
Modular housing specialist confirms new SFHA membership
CONNECT Modular has announced its membership of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
The firm's manufacturing facility, located in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, sees modules...
Waste not, want not
By Phil Sutton, founder, Duraproducts
THIS year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWRR) takes place from 16-24 November and its campaign theme is ‘reduce, reuse,...
Solar scheme helps power Scottish Water services in Penicuik
A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik, cutting carbon emissions and reducing reliance on grid electricity.
The...
Energy Training Academy to upskill hundreds of Octopus engineers
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership...
Livingston construction firm to help distilleries embark on retrofit projects
FOUR projects to develop new green technologies and innovations in the Scotch whisky sector are to receive their share of £11 million in UK...
NorDan launches Dynamic EPDs to ‘transform’ carbon calculations
DOORS and windows manufacturer NorDan UK has announced the launch of Dynamic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), a new tool designed to 'transform' the way whole...
Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works halves carbon emissions by harnessing power of waste
A waste water treatment process which maximises the production of biogas has helped 'transform' the carbon footprint of a Scottish Water site in Aberdeen,...
Build of world’s largest offshore wind farm could create 9,300 construction jobs
THE world's largest offshore wind farm is to be built 38km east of the Scottish Borders coastline, following the project securing Scottish Government consent.
The...
Structural composite panel innovator strengthens senior team
VASO Global, a construction business that converts waste glass into structural composite panels, has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman.
The Dumfries and Galloway-based firm has...
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...
Build of Golticlay Wind Farm underway in Highlands
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on RWE's 62.7MW Golticlay Onshore Wind Farm located kilometres northwest of Lybster in Caithness.
Farrans and local contractor, Alan Gow Groundworks,...
Rural and island communities to benefit from EV charging infrastructure funding
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced that over £3 million has been awarded to a group of local authorities to support the delivery of electric vehicle...
Stirling insulation specialist joins reusable pallet scheme
GLASS mineral wool insulation manufacturer Superglass is removing white pallets from its supply chain as part of its sustainability commitments by becoming an early...
Oil and gas workers to be supported in transition to sustainable energy roles
A new programme has been launched to help oil and gas workers in the north east of Scotland transition into the sustainable energy sector.
The...
Scope 3 emissions guidance tipped to help meet net zero ambitions
GUIDANCE has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon.
The guidance has...
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...
Final tenants move into 88-home Clydebank development
THE final tenants are moving into an 88-unit housing development at a key regeneration site in Clydebank.
The Clydebank East site has been hailed as...
