126 individual ASHPs installed at low carbon Edinburgh development
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced the installation of 126 individual air source heat pumps (ASHPs) at its Rowanbank Gardens development in Corstorphine, Edinburgh.
Described as...
Capital residents urged to have their say on heat decarbonisation plans
TIME is running out for Edinburgh residents to have a say on plans to decarbonise the heat supply of buildings and improve energy efficiency...
Aggregates Levy must be a springboard for the resource management sector
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
ONE of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the...
Environmental strategy must be more than just a box-ticking exercise
By Mark Murphy, chief risk officer, Donaldson Group
As a business that originated in sustainable forest products, it’s no surprise that we are focused on...
Planes used on 24-month bird and marine survey at Scottish wind farm
OSSIAN Offshore Wind Farm Limited has reached a key project milestone following the completion of 24-months of site-specific bird and marine animal surveys.
HiDef Aerial...
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,...
Housebuilder’s zero emissions company vehicle policy steps up a gear
THE first employee at Springfield Properties to make the switch to an electric company vehicle has taken delivery of a fully electric car.
The housebuilder's...
Leveraging timber resources tipped to help address Scotland’s rural housing crisis
ECOLOGICAL timber homes specialist MAKAR has announced that two of the firm's 'pioneering and affordable' properties have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust.
The...
Glasgow homes to benefit from £6.845m energy efficiency funding
A Glasgow City Council committee has accepted a Scottish Government award of £6.845 million to increase the energy-efficiency of homes in Glasgow.
This year’s funding...
First set of turbines erected at £566m Shetland wind farm
THE first set of turbines have been installed at the £580 million Viking Wind Farm in Shetland.
Due for completion in 2024, the wind farm...
Natural building products specialist appoints technical specification advisor
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems, a supplier of natural building products, has announced the appointment of Scotland-based Edward (Ed) Anthony as technical specification advisor.
Ed brings over...
SSEN’s multi-billion pound plans set to support 17,500 Scottish jobs
AN economic analysis has revealed that SSEN Transmission's plans to deliver 'at least' £22 billion in mission critical grid infrastructure could support up...
Strategic partnership aims to advance greater use of sustainable building products
THE Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and BE-ST have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing the use of low-carbon and natural products...
Key to going green is involving the workforce at every level
By Tim Dew, chief executive of business simulation games company GingrTech
THE delegates to COP26 next month have bought their tickets and are leafing through...
Second Green Home Festival hailed a ‘resounding success’
SCOTLAND'S second Green Home Festival has been hailed another 'resounding success', with more than 500 delegates having signed up to the five-day event.
Attendees enjoyed...
How formwork technology facilitates low-carbon concrete
Concrete is a crucial material in construction, essential for infrastructure, housing, and even renewable energy projects. Yet, its climate impact cannot be ignored. In...
Over 1,000 tonnes of recycled stone used on Cameron Bridge train station build
THE new Cameron Bridge station is beginning to take shape after two months of 'intensive' work on site, Network Rail has said.
Since breaking ground...
ESG credentials will pave the way for our future of work
By Guy Marsden, director of Highbridge Properties, who are developing the Magenta Business Park together with Clyde Gateway
The pandemic, a renewed focus on climate...
Warning that skills shortages could create challenges for green heating plans
'SIGNIFICANT' investment is needed to ensure there is a sufficiently skilled workforce to install new domestic heating technology and met net zero targets safely,...
Passivhaus clarification required for improved compliance
New build housing will need to meet the Scottish equivalent of the Passivhaus standard within two years. But is there enough understanding of the...
