SuDS: more than just ponds and tanks
By Graeme Arnott, civils and utlities manager (Scotland), PDM
ANYONE in construction will be aware of the importance of integrating SuDS solutions into any new...
Edinburgh shopping centre boosts green credentials with solar panel investment
CAMERON Toll in Edinburgh has boosted its sustainability credentials after opting to install 330 solar panels on the roof of the complex.
The move has...
Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub moves a step closer
BALFOUR Beatty has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the launch of its M77 Hydrogen project, described as marking a major step...
Historic castle set for new chapter following delicate conservation work
AN architect at PagePark has told Project Scotland that the practice’s work to make the 17th century Rosslyn Castle more resilient in the face...
Insulation specification for higher-risk buildings
Changing regulations mean that architects and specifiers designing high-rise and higher-risk buildings in Scotland need to meet much stricter and, in some cases, conflicting,...
SSEN Transmission unveils ‘revolutionary’ modular substations
SSEN Transmission has unveiled new standardised modular substations that it says gives advantages over traditional methods.
Designed to operate at 132kV and 33kV, the modular...
McLaughlin & Harvey secures £11.1m Dundee green transport hub contract
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has been awarded the £11.1 million contract to transform Dundee's Bell Street multi-storey car park into a green transport hub.
The firm...
Quartzelec awarded £15.4m deal to upgrade Glenlee Hydro Power Station
ENGINEERING services specialist Quartzelec has secured a £15.4 million contract from Drax for the upgrade and refurbishment of two 12MW hydro-electric generators for the...
Doka recognised for sustainability progress
SCAFFOLDING and formwork innovator Doka has been awarded a silver rating by global sustainability assessor EcoVadis. This places Doka among the top 15% of...
Offsite specialist in landmark ESG certification
OFFSITE construction specialist Premier Modular has announced the business has been awarded Europe’s first ESG certification.
Following an audit by SGS, Premier has been certified...
Scottish net zero housing barriers and opportunities laid bare
A number of expert stakeholders representing different strands of the construction industry came together recently to discuss the challenges and potential solutions around Scotland’s...
Springfield launches 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive
SPRINGFIELD Properties has marked Scottish apprenticeship week with the launch of its 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive across Moray and the Highlands.
The launch coincided with...
CIOB hits out at PM’s plans to scale back energy efficiency targets
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has expressed its disappointment at PM Rishi Sunak's announcement on the scaling back of the UK's net zero...
The future of construction relies on upskilling, not just talent attraction
There’s a growing consensus across construction that the skills challenge can’t be solved by inspiring the next generation into the sector alone. While attracting...
Green light for SSE Renewables’ Highland wind farm plans
SCOTTISH ministers have granted section 36 planning consent for the build of SSE Renewables' Cloiche onshore wind farm.
The 29-turbine wind farm will be located...
Work begins on £26m office build at Dundee Waterfront
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has commenced the build of the £26 million James Thomson House at Dundee Waterfront.
The Dundee City Council project will provide 51,600...
Glasgow retrofitting firm gives backing to new heat pump innovation
A Glasgow-based retrofitting firm has invested in a new heat pump design tipped to reduce installation time and save space for homeowners.
Backed by Union...
Equivalent MOT system for homes could aid zero carbon ambitions
AN equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, a former president of the Royal Incorporation...
Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts
KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...
Warmworks leads by example by completing net zero project at Leith base
WARMWORKS has announced it has become one of the first organisations in Leith to make its office space an entirely net zero working environment.
The...
