New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland
NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.
An analysis of the principal housebuilders...
Dandara creates new ESG role to drive sustainability goals
DANDARA Group's newly appointed head of ESG has said sustainability must be embedded in the business as it looks to meet net zero targets.
Lesley...
Aberdeenshire housebuilder honoured for sustainability credentials
A Scotia Homes development in Angus featuring properties heated from non-fossil fuel sources has been recognised as one of the most sustainable in the...
Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit
THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events.
The Wood for...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
The future of offices
By Dave Kelman, project director for Crosswind Developments
While we can’t predict with any real certainty what our offices will look like in the future,...
Forster Group founder calls for ‘urgent modernisation’ of electricity grid
THE founder of solar and integrated roofing provider, Forster Group, has welcomed new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that shows that global...
BE-ST delivers ten events over three days at Futurebuild 2026
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has delivered a three-day programme of activities during Futurebuild and UK Construction Week 2026 in London.
Across the exhibition,...
Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings.
The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...
Sustainable energy specialist breaks new ground at annual event
GENSOURCE, the Musselburgh-based sustainable energy specialist, will be exhibiting at this year’s Royal Highland Show for the first time.
The annual event showcasing the best...
Green technologies to the fore at new Torryburn development
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the second phase of its Torryburn affordable housing development is nearing completion - with all homes designed to net...
Cladding our future towards net zero
By Ellen Delph, project manager, KR Group (Scotland)
THE days of us living our lives within, what might be termed a linear production model -...
RESITRIX provides green solution for Edinburgh city living
LOCATED in the prestigious Barnton area of Edinburgh, The Avenue is a luxury residential development by Cruden Homes, comprising a mix of apartments, penthouses,...
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...
Expert warns Scottish construction professionals must redouble carbon quest
THE MD of a building physics engineering consultancy has warned that Scottish construction professionals must 'intensify' their bid to reduce carbon emissions from buildings.
Rob...
Perth-headquartered SSE celebrates milestone in first French project
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables is celebrating the safe and successful installation of the final onshore turbine at its first project outside of the UK and...
Sustainability put into practice at ‘UK-first’ projects
Aluminium fenestration systems manufacturer and winner of a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, Senior Architectural Systems is not a company to stand still....
Procast Group secures £55m contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council
PROCAST Group has secured a £55 million contract renewal with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver roof and render improvements across the region over the...
‘Unique’ mix of garden spaces announced for ‘Edinburgh’s greenest homes development’
ALMOST 150 new trees, as well as herb and vegetable growing beds and more than half a kilometre of evergreen hedgerows, are to be...
Hydroelectric generator which doubles up as visitor attraction opens in Inverness
A hydroelectric generator on the banks of the River Ness is now fully operational in Inverness.
Known as the Hydro Ness, the 92 kilowatt archimedes...
