Roofing boards bring good energy to university centre
MAGPLY’S fire-resistant roofing boards have been specified to support Lancaster University’s sustainability aspirations, with the educational institution targeting carbon net zero from all energy...
Planning reforms aim for ‘fairer’ and ‘greener’ Scotland
PROJECTS returning former industrial or derelict sites to community use will be more likely to be approved following the introduction of long-term planning reforms,...
Priestgill Wind Farm progress delivers boost to local supply chain
Priestgill Wind Farm is now under construction at Littlegill Farm, 2.2km north east of Abington, South Lanarkshire, following a decade of work to get...
West Lothian park project honoured for sustainable credentials
A landfill reclamation project on the edge of Winchburgh, West Lothian, has won the UK’s Best Sustainable/Urban Regeneration/Infrastructure Scheme at the Environmental Analyst’s Brownfield...
Electric vehicle charge point plans energised by further investment
THE growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator, FOR EV, have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by...
Sustainable Edinburgh office development secures first pre-letting tenant
30 Semple Street, which has been described as one of Edinburgh’s newest and greenest office developments, has secured its first pre-letting.
Six months prior to...
Trade body calls for nationwide retrofitting programme after winter fuel cuts
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for a nationwide retrofitting programme to upgrade the energy efficiency of UK homes following the government's...
Construction underway on SSE Renewables first European project
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has announced that construction is underway on its first project outside of the UK and Ireland.
Civil works have commenced on the...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
Network Rail to begin biodiversity trial on West Highland Line
NETWORK Rail is to begin a new trial project on the West Highland Line in a bid to improve lineside biodiversity.
It will see trees...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
Carbon management consultancy’s new associate director targets Scotland
GREEN Box Thinking has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as associate director.
Mr Tucker, who has more than 20 years' experience in environmental management,...
Construction and education need to work together for MMC to thrive
By Ian Atkinson, partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
MOVING to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) isn’t just about reducing the labour requirements needed to meet UK...
Cruden appointed to deliver net zero carbon Granton Waterfront homes
A net zero carbon housing development, comprising 94 flats and 48 colony-style homes, will help bring a derelict brownfield site back to life as...
SSEN submits application for ‘key part’ of £20 billion project
SSEN Transmission has submitted a marine licence application to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate for the Spittal to Peterhead high voltage direct current (HVDC)...
Green tech helps housing association tackle fuel poverty
CLYDEBANK Housing Association is aiming to cut fuel poverty for residents and reduce carbon emissions thanks to green technology and support from CAF Bank.
Clydebank...
Robotics could be key to ‘clean’ energy
A Luxembourg-headquartered robotics company has revealed that its innovative range of cleaning machines could help Scotland achieve its environmental goals through ensuring solar panels...
Procast secures deal with ScottishPower to become air source heat pump installer
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has secured a deal to become a key installer of domestic air source heat pumps for ScottishPower.
The principal contractor will support...
Levenseat confirms new regional IBAA distribution partnership
SCOTTISH waste management specialist Levenseat has announced a new distribution partner in the form of Leicestershire construction supplier Midland Rock.
The partnership was formed to...
SSE Renewables’ sustainability report highlights green jobs boost
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables supported 16,000 green jobs over its last financial year, analysis by PwC has revealed.
The firm currently has 4.5GW of total renewable...
