Free online course aims to bolster understanding of retrofit for contractors

CONTRACTORS are being given the opportunity to access a free retrofit training course. The online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The...
Camster II Onshore Wind Farm

Construction of Camster II onshore wind farm in Caitness complete

RENEWABLES specialist RWE has announced the completion and commissioning of its Camster II Onshore Wind Farm in Caithness. The 36MW project was first consented in July...

Electrifying the grid: overcoming challenges for a just transition

Putting an end to the unnecessary burning of fossil fuels and helping to curb carbon emissions all around the world, electricity will be the key enabler on our energy transition.

A. Alexander Group targets renewables market with newly created role

CHRIS Divers has been appointed to the newly created role of renewables project manager at Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary contractor A. Alexander Group. With over ten years...
Argyll Green Stone and Tradstocks Scottish Whinstone was utilised in this public realm project as part of the regeneration of Lochgilphead town centre

EPDs are natural fit for Tradstocks

STIRLING-headquartered Tradstocks, a specialist supplier of natural stone products for building and landscaping projects, has announced that two of its products – Tradstocks Scottish...

Manufacturer earns accreditation for sustainability progress

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has received Planet Mark Business Certification, an accreditation firms can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainability progress. The concrete...

Roof tile manufacturer launches woodland initiative for long-serving staff

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a new Long Service Programme, which will give long-serving employees managed woodland from The Woodland Trust. The initiative is designed...
Home undergoing upgrade work with scaffolding around it

Union Technical to deliver upgrades to Edinburgh flats

GLASGOW-based energy services specialist Union Technical has been appointed to carry out significant home improvement works for one of Scotland’s oldest housing associations. Founded in...
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Plans for build of £130m battery storage facility in Bathgate edge forward

PLANS for the build of a £130 million 200-megawatt battery storage facility in Bathgate have passed through West Lothian Council's executive committee without objection. The...
Stuart McKill (left) and Barry Fisher, Keep Scotland Beautiful

Scotland’s sustainability journey can be a win-win for everybody

SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been hailed by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful for its role in helping the country meet ambitious sustainability targets. Chief executive...
Dan Wharton, LOC Hire

Eco welfare units earn sector seal of approval

THE founder of welfare accommodation specialist LOC Hire has paid tribute to the Scottish construction industry for only accepting the best of kit for...
Battery energy storage system

Plans submitted for battery energy storage system in Scottish Borders

RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system...
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Burns & McDonnell to deliver Aberdeenshire substation infrastructure

BURNS & McDonnell has been selected as a preferred bidder by SSEN Transmission to deliver onshore transmission infrastructure across Scotland. SSEN Transmission's £10 billion framework...
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Scotland’s first female electrical apprentice reflects on her journey

SELECT has tracked down Scotland’s first-ever female electrical apprentice to discuss her career journey in a new video for Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Former textile machinist...

Advance Construction appoints group sustainability champion

CAMPBELL Evans has been appointed as group sustainability champion by Advance Construction. In addition to his current role as SHEQ compliance & sustainability manager at...

Jacobs launches recruitment drive to support climate response

JACOBS has announced plans to recruit 600 people to respond to the UK and Ireland’s climate response goals for energy transition and decarbonisation. The firm said...
Fleet of vans parked up in a row

Housing contractor drives sustainability goals with upgraded vans

A Scottish housing contractor has overhauled its light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet in an attempt to drive down emissions. Home Fix Scotland (HFS), part of...
Accelerate to Zero Awards

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,...

Firm hailed for ‘reactiveness’ after stepping in to complete Dumfries wind farm project

WORK is complete on the delivery of phase two of the Sandy Knowe Wind Farm in Dumfries, after Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK stepped...
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Scottish Government unveils new clean heating proposals

NEW proposals could see clean heating systems replace polluting heating systems in Scotland's homes and buildings by 2045. Under legislation that would be introduced in...