Sustainable drainage units tipped to ease flooding fears at Edinburgh park
A carbon-negative solution has been specified in an attempt to bring an end to drainage problems at a popular Edinburgh park.
Inverleith Park has been...
How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...
Akela achieves NHBC Accepts certification for precast foundation system
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam.
Launched earlier this year, ABeam features a...
Refurbished Glasgow office building celebrates double award triumph
THE team behind Glasgow's recently refurbished Aurora office development at 120 Bothwell Street is celebrating a double triumph at the British Council for Offices...
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...
Edinburgh firm to bring its gravity energy storage technology to India
A Scottish energy storage firm has secured £194,000 from the UK Government to find a demonstration site in India suitable for its gravity energy...
Robertson takes part in disposable vape recycling trial
ROBERTSON Construction has been addressing the potential environmental risk of single-use vape disposal on its sites by participating in a recycling trial.
The contractor has...
Work begins on sustainable Edinburgh office initiative
WORK is underway to transform an office building located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Exchange District.
30 Semple Street will deliver 57,000 sq ft of...
‘Significant’ share of construction professionals do not measure emissions on projects
NEW research has revealed that sustainability progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment, but the rate of advancement needs to...
Putting sustainability into practice with road bridges
Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, says the future of temporary works’ solutions for road bridge construction lies in sustainable products and...
Thomas & Adamson appointed to landmark Glasgow carbon neutral office project
THOMAS & Adamson has announced it has been appointed to provide cost management services on Glasgow's 150 St Vincent Street – with plans to...
ICE Scotland reiterates calls for ‘resiliency audit’
ICE Scotland has welcomed the focus on collaborative working in Transport Scotland's newly published Approach to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience.
The publication outlines the...
Firms considering EV switch urged to act now to benefit from tax relief scheme
CONSTRUCTION businesses looking to transition to electric vehicles are being reminded they have until 31st March to take advantage of a government tax relief...
Ground broken in Orkney in ‘major step forward’ for £900m project
GROUND has been broken on the build of a new electricity substation which will help connect Orkney to the GB electricity transmission network for...
Environmental sensors rolled out in council homes in West Dunbartonshire
ENVIRONMENTAL sensors aimed at eradicating damp and mould are being installed in more than 10,000 council homes in West Dunbartonshire.
The technology works by tracking...
Green Home Festival to showcase how to transform abandoned churches
RELIGIOUS and community groups are being urged to attend an event at the Green Home Festival on how Scotland's abandoned churches can be transformed...
Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
Online event will discuss how Scotland needs to adapt to tackle climate emergency
BUILT environment professionals are being invited to an online event on June 7 to learn how to create climate-friendly places through new and existing...
Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for four awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is celebrating after being shortlisted in four categories at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2025.
The Dalkeith-based firm has been...
Investing in young people pays off for Forster Group
FORSTER Group, a provider of roofing, solar and battery storage solutions, has revealed how it is defying industry trends by having a workforce with...
