SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment
THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...
Collaborative project aims to help build a low carbon future for the north of...
A new initiative has been launched to help accelerate the drive towards building a low carbon future for the north of Scotland.
The partnership between...
Keepmoat confirms sustainable supply chain initiative
KEEPMOAT has announced it has teamed up with Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.
The business will be the...
FOR EV expansion continues with new Aberdeen site
ELECTRIC vehicle charging infrastructure provider, FOR EV, has announced the launch of a new site at Tesco Express on Great Northern Road, Aberdeen.
The 200kW...
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...
Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
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...
New Passivhaus primary school set to open in Irvine
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed the new £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The facility - the first...
Local firms help meet milestone on major SSEN Transmission project
THE first of 47 steel lattice towers has been fully assembled along the 13.3km route of SSEN Transmission's Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV...
Why a more considered approach is key to decarbonising UK housing
By Zander Muego, partner at Thomas & Adamson
The importance of decarbonisation is becoming increasingly well understood. As all industries look at how they can...
The road to true net zero
As construction works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success
IT’S...
EV charging specialist appoints new chair and CEO to support growth plans
JOHN Watson has been appointed as the new chair at FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of EV charging infrastructure.
He succeeds Steve Dunlop, who is taking...
Bute solar schemes powering Scottish Water sites
TWO new Scottish Water solar schemes are helping to power essential water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute.
At Loch Ascog Water...
New Fife College campus set to to meet Scottish Government carbon targets
FIFE College’s new campus in Dunfermline is using a unique steel/timber construction making it on course to meet Scottish Government carbon targets.
The learning institute...
Sustainability topics to take centre stage at second Green Home Festival
THE Green Home Festival is set to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, featuring a range of topics including building greener kitchens,...
Reasons to be EPC-ful over Energy Performance Certificates
By Calum Allmond, head of architectural services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
In the same way that Home Reports have become an accepted part of the...
Innovative peatland restoration method utilised on Highland wind farm project
AN alternative peatland restoration method has been undertaken at Golticlay Wind Farm in Caithness.
The wind farm is being delivered by Farrans on behalf of...
Robertson takes part in disposable vape recycling trial
ROBERTSON Construction has been addressing the potential environmental risk of single-use vape disposal on its sites by participating in a recycling trial.
The contractor has...
Passivhaus Trust welcomes direction of travel in Scotland in initial consultation response
THE UK Passivhaus Trust has welcomed the progress to move towards a Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy, but has outlined a number of ways in...
Flagship Edinburgh development wins net zero accolade
THE City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after...
