New cement could solve UK’s supply chain crisis

BRITAIN'S construction industry could be 'shaken to its foundations' unless a new, environmentally cement can be produced, an academic has warned. Dr Moray Newlands, of...
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School

Landmark Dunfermline campus earns Passivhaus Classic certification

THE Woodmill High and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline has officially earned the Passivhaus Classic certification, solidifying its position as the largest...

Scottish venue becomes first castle in world to achieve B Corp Certification

CARLOWRIE Castle, a luxury events venue just outside Edinburgh, has become the first castle in the world to be awarded B Corp Certification, just...

Five-part series will explore construction’s role in Scotland’s net zero transition

A five-part series will explore how Scotland's built environment and construction sector is to deliver the just transition to net zero. Titled The Big Conversation,...

Eco credentials take centre stage at Newton Mearns apartment

MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has a new 'eco-conscious' showhome apartment at the Stewart Gardens development in Newton Mearns. Styled by Mason & Miles, the two-bedroom...
Greig Fenton

How to turn PFI handover risk into a net zero opportunity

By Greig Fenton, regional director, Thomas & Adamson – part of Egis Group PRIVATE Finance Initiatives – or PFI, as the programme was better known...

Extra support secured for Scottish electrical apprenticeships

SCOTLAND'S electrical sector has received a training boost after it was confirmed that the next intake of electrical apprentices and adult trainees will again...
Annandale distillery heat carbonisation project

Annandale Distillery opts for ‘first of a kind’ decarbonised heat project

CLEAN heat tech specialist Exergy3 has announced the commissioning of a 'first of a kind' decarbonised heat project at Annandale Distillery near Dumfries. The project delivers...

First ‘Gold Standard’ council houses ready for occupation in Aberdeen

THE first new council houses built to the 'Gold Standard' in Aberdeen have been completed, the city's local authority has announced. The development at Cloverhill...
Solar panels on factory roof

Solar install takes Forfar ladder manufacturer to new sustainability heights

FORFAR-based manufacturer Ramsay Ladders has installed a solar PV system as part of the firm's plans to reduce its carbon footprint, strengthen energy resilience, and...

SSEN webinar to discuss different electricity transmission technology options

SSEN Transmission is to host a webinar outlining the differences behind technology options which will help transform the electricity grid in the north of...

Work completes on 300-home retrofit initiative in Dumfries

GLASGOW-based energy services company Union Technical is concluding work on a £1.5 million retrofit of almost 300 homes in Dumfries. Residents of the town’s Sandside...

‘Crucial’ work underway in Glasgow as part of £120m rail investment

A modular feeder station is being installed by engineers from Network Rail and SPL in Glasgow. The 'crucial' piece of work comes as part of...

Work to begin on £342m electrification of Borders Railway

ELECTRIFICATION work is to get underway on the Borders Railway next month as part of the £342 million project to electrify routes in Fife...

Scottish recycled brick innovation showcased at COP28 conference

A wall built from bricks made by Scottish company Kenoteq using recycled construction waste has been showcased at the COP28 climate change conference in...

Build of modular housing development underway in North Ayrshire

CONNECT Modular has commenced work on the development of new council homes in North Ayrshire. Part of the Wee House Group, the firm revealed it...

New research shines spotlight on sustainability challenges for real estate sector

NEW research by Savills has highlighted the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero goals. The firm revealed...

Scottish Government encouraged to ‘hold its nerve’ over Passivhaus policy

THE Passivhaus Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to 'hold its nerve' and continue with its previously announced plans to introduce a Scottish...

Brewster Brothers secures landmark EPD for recycled aggregates

RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has become the first in the UK to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for recycled aggregates. The intention is...
Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub

Robertson Civil Engineering to deliver Aberdeen hydrogen hub project

INFRASTRUCTURE work by Robertson Civil Engineering (RCE) will start on site later this year to create the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, which is being delivered in...