Grampian home that has benefited from energy efficiency measures

Why tenant voices must shape Scotland’s housing future

By Zander Carle, director of asset management at Grampian Housing Association FUEL poverty is not just a statistic, it’s a daily reality for thousands of...
Niddrie Road, Glasgow

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...

Planning Hub tipped to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions

THE Scottish Government has announced moves to enhance the nation's planning system by utilising specialist expertise to help boost development and green energy opportunities....
Gensource MD Josh King with Gregor Thake

Gensource completes acquisition of Solar Kingdom

SUSTAINABLE energy specialist Gensource has completed the acquisition of Perth-based Solar Kingdom for an undisclosed price. Solar Kingdom, which was established in 2009 and specialises...

Scotland’s construction leaders urged to make ‘bold’ decisions to achieve net zero goals

STEPHEN Good, the CEO of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), has written an open letter to Scotland's built environment and construction leaders, calling...
MPA Harbour Master, Ross Marshall, gifting Brage Viking Captain, Jan Pedersen, a Montrose FC t-shirt with proceeds going to PoppyScotland to mark the 1GWh milestone

Montrose Port Authority hits major net zero milestone

MONTROSE Port Authority (MPA) has reached a major milestone by supplying 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) of clean energy through its Plug Montrose shore power...
VASO panel with recycled glass beads

Funding boost for ‘game-changing’ recycled glass building technology innovation

A south of Scotland-based 'disruptor' in the UK construction sector is benefiting from a £330,000 grant to propel its recycled glass building technology. Vaso by...

Work begins on East Ayrshire net zero assisted living development

  CCG has commenced work on the build of East Ayrshire Council's first net zero assisted living development. The site, at Kilmarnock Road in Mauchline, will...
First minister John Swinney with SSEN Transmission MD Rob McDonald and graduates and trainees

SSEN Transmission to create 600 earn as you learn roles

SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of 600 earn as you learn roles between now and 2030. The announcement was made at an event at...
Fiona Hodgson

SNIPEF research reveals ‘significant dissatisfaction’ with climate policies

A new ICM survey on behalf of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has found 'significant dissatisfaction' among the Scottish public...

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...

Green credentials help attract Knight Frank to new Aberdeen office space

COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has become the first tenant to secure office space in a newly refurbished building in Aberdeen's west end. The deal...

SSE and University of Glasgow to ‘cast new light’ on renewable technologies

SSE Energy Solutions and the University of Glasgow have partnered to launch the 'most detailed' research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies...

Contracts awarded for £61.5m East Kilbride rail project

NETWORK Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride enhancement project. Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines,...

Environment has become a ‘core driver’ in building design

HARLEY Haddow’s senior sustainability engineer has praised industry for the way it has instilled change and stepped up to play its part in the...
Pupils in retrofitted classroom at Edinburgh school

Contractor completes first phase of Edinburgh school retrofit works

GRAHAM has announced completion of the first stage of a £10 million retrofit of Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The contractor has been tasked with...
Built Environment - Smarter Transformation team with CLT press

BE-ST innovation centre awarded Investor in Innovations accreditation

BE-ST (Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) Scotland's innovation centre has been awarded Investor in Innovations (I3) accreditation by the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge...

Furniture recycling specialist upcycles Boralex’s first Scottish office

WORKPLACE furniture recycling organisation Recycle Scotland has supplied 'upcycled' furniture for renewable energy firm, Boralex’s first Scottish office in Edinburgh. As a global leader in...

Timber to take leading role in net zero schools

UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
Fraser Milne

Planning today to meet offshore wind ambitions of tomorrow

Fraser Milne, engineering and projects director at Balmoral Comtec, discusses offshore wind and the value of a resilient Scottish supply chain SCOTLAND’S offshore wind ambitions...