Scottish Government eyes becoming ‘leading nation’ in hydrogen production
A five-year draft plan has been launched by the Scottish Government in a bid to see hydrogen provide nearly a sixth of Scotland's energy...
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...
Accelerate to Zero Awards return for second year
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has announced that the Accelerate to Zero Awards are back for a second year.
The awards recognise businesses, organisations,...
Edinburgh-headquartered firm in the running for two awards
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is hoping for a double success having been shortlisted in two categories at the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2024.
The...
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...
Heriot-Watt University’s biochar research set to advance sustainable construction
A team of scientists at Heriot-Watt University are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material.
The project, led by Dr Mehreen...
Funding of up to £500m set to unlock green opportunities in Scotland
LANDMARK funding of £500 million has been earmarked to unlock the creation of thousands of green jobs and deliver the full economic potential of...
Springfield villages honoured at national awards ceremony
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield has picked up two national awards for its flagship villages in Perth and Dundee.
The UK-wide WhatHouse? Awards, held in London, recognised Springfield’s...
Fife Council utilises recycled plastic kerbing solution as part of sustainability approach
DURA Products has announced that its recycled plastic kerbing solution - Durakerb - has been installed in a range of projects by Fife Council.
The...
Visitor hub opens in Peterhead as part of £4.3 billion project
A new visitor hub has officially been opened in Peterhead as part of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project.
The £4.3 billion project, which...
Bunker excavation paves the way for a sustainable future in Glasgow
AN innovative bunker excavation project in Glasgow has been helping to pave the way for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a transformative energy-from-waste (EfW)...
Behind the scenes tours of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre project prove popular
OVER 60 individuals were given a tour of Clark Contracts' work to retrofit and refurbish Scotland's National Retrofit Centre.
The project is being undertaken in...
Contractor outlines green commitment with carbon reduction strategy
ESH Group has outlined its commitment to becoming a more sustainable contractor with the launch of a carbon reduction strategy called Even Greener.
The business...
Ex-Aberdeen landfill site to be transformed to create a solar farm
A historical landfill site is to be redeveloped to create a solar farm as part of the first phase of a green hydrogen infrastructure...
Carbon footprints of formwork and scaffolding will become more visible
Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, explains why the firm’s introduction of a product carbon footprint KPI marks a significant shift towards a more...
Landmark Fife College campus tipped to inspire construction students
THE project director behind Balfour Beatty’s build of Scotland’s first net zero higher education building has challenged construction students to take inspiration from the...
Boost for Orkney households as energy efficiency funding announced
ORKNEY Islands Council has welcomed £1.75 million from the Scottish Government's Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (HEES: ABS) for 2026/27.
The news...
Electrical sector’s importance to net zero transition to be highlighted
ACADEMICS will stress the importance of the electrical sector to the ongoing transition to net zero at the upcoming SELECT President's Lunch.
In a keynote...
Robotics could be key to ‘clean’ energy
A Luxembourg-headquartered robotics company has revealed that its innovative range of cleaning machines could help Scotland achieve its environmental goals through ensuring solar panels...
Firms urged to register for opportunities on offshore wind project
CONTRACTORS have been urged to register their details for advanced notice of potential contracts related to a major offshore wind project.
The call follows a...
