Starbucks charging hubs boost growth plans for Edinburgh EV infrastructure specialist

FOR:EV, an Edinburgh-headquartered provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has launched the roll-out of rapid charging stations at four branches of Starbucks, from Perthshire...
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Application submitted for ‘key component’ of £22 billion SSEN programme

SSEN Transmission has submitted a section 37 consent application for a 'key component' of its £22 billion pathway to 2030 investment programme. The application relates...
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Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory

SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory. To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...
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Kinross regeneration project takes top net zero accolade

A Kinross regeneration project led by Studio LBA won the inaugural Net-Zero Development of the Year category at the Scottish Property Awards. Orwell Farm on...
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Retrofit upgrades have transformative impact in Kirkintilloch

UNION Technical has completed an award-winning retrofit project to upgrade 35 flats at Kelvin Court, Kirkintilloch. Delivered in partnership with Hanover Scotland Housing Association, Union...
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Soaking up the storm: how green roofs can help combat urban flooding

By Mark Harris, head of sustainability at Sika AS cities grow and climate change accelerates, flooding has become one of the most urgent issues facing...

Robertson Timber Engineering to enhance mass timber solutions

ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) is enhancing its mass timber solutions offer in line with customer requirements and combined net zero goals. The firm revealed it...

Dumfries & Galloway wind farm project secures £62 million funding

EDINBURGH-based Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm. Lloyds, HSBC, and China Construction Bank...

Proposed Orkney wind farm would ‘reinvigorate’ Scotland’s supply chain

OFFSHORE consent applications have been submitted to the Scottish Government for the build of the West of Orkney wind farm. The build, which is earmarked...
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Trio of Scottish projects in contention for top sustainability awards

THREE Scottish projects are in contention for major accolades at the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025. The awards highlight how the construction industry is innovating...
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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...

Energy projects save Dundee City Council £700,000 per year

VITAL Energi has revealed details of its work with Dundee City Council over the past seven years, during which time it has delivered three...

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...
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Decarbonisation achievements celebrated at Accelerate to Zero Awards

THE winners of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced at an event in Glasgow. BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) welcomed over 200...

Fife firms hail success of SPE Offshore Europe

EIGHT Fife-based businesses recently participated in SPE Offshore Europe, held at the P&J Live in Aberdeen. CluisTROM, TDC Parsons Peebles, PFI Sign Plus Ltd, International...

Robertson Group outlines progress on reducing carbon footprint

ROBERTSON Group has revealed the firm's sustainability commitments have resulted in the business moving becoming 'climate positive'. Since launching its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy last...
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ICE Scotland says new first minister must address infrastructure ‘resiliency’

ICE Scotland director Ben Westland has urged new first minister Humza Yousaf to address the resiliency of the nation's infrastructure. Mr Westland also stressed the...

‘Green’ glazing solution helps save Edinburgh community hub

A former banker who was determined to make his house warmer and more energy efficient has seen his invention used in its first commercial...

Builders’ merchant ramps up sustainability drive with EV charging points

ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has installed electric vehicle charging points at all four of its depots across Scotland. Headquartered at Prestonfield in Edinburgh,...
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Properties in Glasgow benefiting from city’s affordable warmth programme

HOMES in Glasgow are being made more energy-efficient through Glasgow City Council's affordable warmth programme. Funded through the Scottish Government's energy efficient Scotland area based...