Work underway on build of Edinburgh’s ‘first’ net zero housing development
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has commenced construction of what has been described as Edinburgh's 'first' net zero housing development in the north west of the...
Hydro Ness officially opens in Inverness
THE award-winning Hydro Ness hydroelectric scheme and visitor attraction has officially opened in Inverness.
Found on the banks of the River Ness, Hydro Ness utilises...
Scottish EV charging infrastructure provider expands European footprint
FOR EV, a Scotland-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has announced it is expanding its European footprint with a major installation in Sweden.
In...
‘Green’ construction training college celebrates major milestone
CITY Building has announced the firm has achieved a major milestone in its project to deliver a new 'green' training college for its apprentices.
The...
Mac Mic Group enters ‘milestone’ agreement with Aggreko for Inchinnan solar park
FAMILY-owned Mac Mic Group has achieved a major milestone for the business after entering into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period...
Network Rail completes its ‘most ambitious’ Scottish biodiversity enhancement project
A two-year 'industry-leading' pilot project to enhance the natural habitat near the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct is now complete.
Network Rail and Forestry and Land Scotland...
Glasgow homes set for £6.4m worth of energy efficiency improvements
OVER £6.4 million of energy-efficient improvements in Glasgow homes are to be delivered across 2022/23.
It comes after Glasgow City Council accepted the award of...
Come on Scotland! Keeping the Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy on track
Sarah Lewis, research & policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, tells Project Scotland what, in her view, is good and what needs improving in...
Clyde Gateway celebrates double net zero award nomination
CLYDE Gateway is celebrating after two of its 'groundbreaking' developments - D2 Grids and Clyde Gateway East - were shortlisted for Net Zero Development...
RICS launches new guides to ‘revolutionise’ global carbon measurement
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched two new guides for the Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA), a standard launched in November...
Scottish university to trial running broadband through live Yorkshire water pipes
THE University of Strathclyde is to trial running broadband through water pipes in South Yorkshire in a bid to get better internet access to...
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...
Framework aims to aid Scotland’s net zero transition and tackle green skills shortages
A £120 million framework has been launched with the aim of opening up 'transformative' opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation...
Build of £20m zero carbon distillery underway in Inverclyde
MUIR Construction has began work on the first phase of the £20 million build of Ardgowan Distillery.
The 'cathedral of whisky' will be Inverclyde's first...
New images highlight Wester Hailes net zero carbon development progress
NEW images have been released detailing the progress being made on the Wester Hailes net zero carbon affordable housing development in Edinburgh.
Located at the...
Cala confirms SBTi validation as carbon reduction plans progress
CALA Group, as part of Legal & General, has announced it has received validation from the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) for its target...
Scottish Government education chiefs see progress of Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus
FIFE College recently welcomed Scotland's education secretary Jenny Gilruth MSP and minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, to the site of...
Perth installer earns recognition for hybrid air source heat pump project
ARRAN Donald from Perth has been announced as the Scottish regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2024.
Arran specialises in ground and air source...
New report highlights investment models to support decarbonisation of Scotland’s social housing
A new report published by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has highlighted a series of financial models to attract investment into retrofitting Scotland's social...
Work begins on build of new £50m Passivhaus Edinburgh school
KIER Construction has commenced the build of the new £50 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
A ground-breaking event has been held to mark...
