Scottish net zero housing barriers and opportunities laid bare
A number of expert stakeholders representing different strands of the construction industry came together recently to discuss the challenges and potential solutions around Scotland’s...
Report shortlists new opportunities for green data centres in Scotland
A new report commissioned by Host in Scotland has identified 20 of the best sites for green data centre development.
The updated Data Centre Site...
Perth school Passivhaus roofing project earns national award recognition
BRIGGSAMASCO has been shortlisted in this year’s SPRA Awards for a Passivhaus roof installation at Perth High School.
The awards celebrate excellence, innovation and sustainable...
Retrofit project helps Drumchapel residents reduce energy bills by more than half
A smart home project has seen residents in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow have their energy bills reduced by more than 50%.
Properties at Linkwood...
Balfour Beatty updates sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has announced an update of its Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy.
The contractor explained the strategy ensures a 'holistic approach' that addresses the...
Key to going green is involving the workforce at every level
By Tim Dew, chief executive of business simulation games company GingrTech
THE delegates to COP26 next month have bought their tickets and are leafing through...
NorDan launches Dynamic EPDs to ‘transform’ carbon calculations
DOORS and windows manufacturer NorDan UK has announced the launch of Dynamic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), a new tool designed to 'transform' the way whole...
Balfour Beatty to lead New Deer substation extension project
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed by SSEN Transmission to upgrade the New Deer electricity substation in Aberdeenshire.
Originally energised in 2019, Balfour Beatty will now...
‘Breakthrough’ report looks to tackle packaging waste concerns in the built environment
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its report focused on 'Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector', which addresses the issue of packaging waste...
Springfield completes sustainability benchmarking initiative
THE Springfield Group has revealed it has become the first housebuilder in the UK to participate in an initiative designed to benchmark sustainable practices...
SSE to proceed with build of Highland wind farm
SSE has taken a final investment decision to proceed with construction of its 208MW Strathy South onshore wind farm in the Highlands.
Development of Strathy...
Scottish Government encouraged to ‘hold its nerve’ over Passivhaus policy
THE Passivhaus Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to 'hold its nerve' and continue with its previously announced plans to introduce a Scottish...
New wind farm to power 8% of Sainsbury’s annual energy requirements
THE completion of the build of Pines Burn Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders has boosted Sainsbury's use of renewable energy.
The supermarket has committed...
Refurbished Glasgow office secures global brand letting
PwC has secured the top two floors of Glasgow’s Aurora at 120 Bothwell Street, with the building recently achieving practical completion of a major...
Scotland eyes reform of energy performance certificates
SCOTLAND could be set to redesign the energy performance certificates (EPC) format in a bid to give consumers a clearer picture of their home's...
Aberdeen firm’s emissions project highlights ‘significant’ savings for Middle East operator
ABERDEEN-headquartered energy consultancy Xodus has revealed it has completed a benchmarking emissions review for a major Middle East oil operator’s full asset portfolio, demonstrating...
126 individual ASHPs installed at low carbon Edinburgh development
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced the installation of 126 individual air source heat pumps (ASHPs) at its Rowanbank Gardens development in Corstorphine, Edinburgh.
Described as...
Environmental strategy must be more than just a box-ticking exercise
By Mark Murphy, chief risk officer, Donaldson Group
As a business that originated in sustainable forest products, it’s no surprise that we are focused on...
CBRE secures BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for Glasgow HQ
CBRE'S new Glasgow HQ has been awarded one of the UK’s highest sustainability ratings.
The real estate advisor’s offices at 177 Bothwell Street have secured...
Over 1,000 tonnes of recycled stone used on Cameron Bridge train station build
THE new Cameron Bridge station is beginning to take shape after two months of 'intensive' work on site, Network Rail has said.
Since breaking ground...
