Glasgow eyes creation of ‘world class’ public transport network
GLASGOW City Council has unveiled its ambition to provide a 'world class' public transport network which 'draws people from their personal vehicle'.
It comes as...
Mix of materials should form offsite sector’s zero carbon tool kit
By Sam Hart, head of modern methods of construction (MMC) at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)
IN Scotland’s housebuilding sector timber frame has fast...
A touch of glass: major milestone for modernisation of FLS nursery near Elgin
FORESTRY and Land Scotland (FLS) has taken the keys to its new glasshouse as part of a redevelopment and modernisation project at Newton Nursery...
Work underway on Passivhaus housing development in Midlothian
WORK is underway in Bonnyrigg on the build of 20 new affordable housing apartments built to Passivhaus standards.
Cruden is delivering the work on behalf...
Fife event will educate tradespeople about solar opportunities
A free event is taking place at Fife College’s Dunfermline campus in March to help students, tradespeople, and apprentices learn out more about the...
Eco welfare units earn sector seal of approval
THE founder of welfare accommodation specialist LOC Hire has paid tribute to the Scottish construction industry for only accepting the best of kit for...
‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition
CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards.
The...
Terry Healy Group commits to Business Green Pledge
TERRY Healy Group has committed to the Business Green Pledge as the Dalkeith-headquartered firm looks to show its 'dedication' to Scotland's net zero journey.
The...
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,...
Long-serving Russell Roof Tiles team members presented with woodland
LONG-serving Russel Roof Tiles team members have been presented with their own area of managed woodland.
Staff across two sites were presented with the woodland,...
New toolkit launches to support property factors retrofit tenements
A new resource has been launched to support property factors in retrofitting tenement buildings in Scotland.
Co-created by researchers at the University of Strathclyde business...
Solar project to deliver carbon benefits at Helensburgh WWTW
WORK is complete on a £300,000 project in Helensburgh designed to help make the treatment of the town’s waste water less carbon intensive.
384 ground-mounted...
Costain’s approach to managing industrial cooling media ‘significantly reduces’ carbon footprint
COSTAIN has trialled a new method for managing and transporting waste media from industrial cooling, that has reportedly resulted in 'significantly lower' carbon emissions.
The...
Balfour Beatty secures £192m contract to construct three new substations in Argyll
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded a contract to construct three new substations in Argyll on behalf of SSEN Transmission.
The contract has been awarded through...
The circular economy is taking shape within the construction industry
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers
Is the circular economy just a fashion with too many people jumping on the bandwagon without any real...
Newtongrange event celebrates low-carbon heating progress
VATTENFALL Heat UK and Midlothian Council have celebrated their joint venture known as Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL) at an event at the National Mining...
Carbon Futures appointed to new SPA Framework for retrofit and decarbonisation
CARBON Futures has been appointed to a new retrofit and decarbonisation framework developed by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA).
Part of the LHC Procurement Group,...
Record number of peatland restoration projects undertaken in Scotland
MORE than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, the Scottish Government has announced.
Peatlands cover nearly two...
Story Scotland launches energy division to support nation’s net zero ambitions
STORY Scotland has announced the launch of a new division designed to deliver 'innovative and efficient' civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland.
The...
Balfour Beatty earns top marks for packaging innovation at Fife College site
CONSTRUCTION giant Balfour Beatty has been pioneering an innovative packaging solution at its project to build a new facility for Fife College at Dunfermline...
