Testing ground for low-carbon road materials launches in North Lanarkshire
A new testing ground has been launched by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Amey and Safetytech Accelerator, with the aim of decarbonising roads.
The...
Perth-headquartered SSE produces renewable energy in mainland Europe for first time
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables is producing renewable energy in mainland Europe for the first time.
The milestone comes as the organisation achieves first power at its...
Major players sign historic agreement to protect Scotland’s infrastructure
MORE than 20 organisations are formally joining forces to protect Scotland’s critical infrastructure from weather and climate-related impacts.
The ‘Climate Ready Infrastructure Scotland Forum’ was...
Carbon audit helps JR Group progress sustainability ambitions
THE JR Group has made progress in its journey to become carbon neutral following completion of the initial stage of a carbon auditing process.
The...
Plans submitted for mixed-use Glasgow Merchant City development
ARTISAN Real Estate has lodged a planning application for a new multi-million pound mixed-use development in Glasgow's Merchant City.
Situated at 65-97 Ingram Street on...
Scottish university to trial running broadband through live Yorkshire water pipes
THE University of Strathclyde is to trial running broadband through water pipes in South Yorkshire in a bid to get better internet access to...
Further award recognition for Hydro Ness energy project
HIGHLAND Council's sustainable energy project Hydro Ness has won another national award.
The council was one of 12 organisations across Scotland to be praised for...
Build of modular housing development underway in North Ayrshire
CONNECT Modular has commenced work on the development of new council homes in North Ayrshire.
Part of the Wee House Group, the firm revealed it...
Local contractor begins build of Inch Cape’s O&M base at Montrose Port
CONSTRUCTION of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm operations and maintenance (O&M) base has started at Montrose Port in Angus.
Local contractor Pert Bruce Construction...
The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment
By John Forster, chair of Forster Group
The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a...
North Lanarkshire to pioneer innovative road building materials
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has been awarded over £4.5 million to pioneer innovative materials for use on road building and maintenance.
Working in partnership with Transport...
MPA calls for mineral products to be a priority in manifesto pledges
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on all political parties to adopt its policy proposals in their General Election manifestos to boost growth...
Potential delay in heat pump timescales would be ‘welcome news’ for housing sector
A reported delay in the timescale for introducing heat pumps has been welcomed by Scottish property firm DJ Alexander Ltd.
The estate and letting agent...
Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...
Strategic developer announced to accelerate Chapelcross masterplan
CX Power, an entity comprising GA Consultants and Global Mutual Properties, has been announced as the strategic developer to support the delivery of a...
Housebuilder confirms partnership with Scottish timber frame manufacturer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has announced a new partnership with Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Scotland.
The move is tipped to promote sustainable Scottish forestry and will see...
Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school
THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone.
A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...
Environmental monitoring in groundworks: clearing the way for new homes
With available building space at a premium in the UK, there has been an increasing push to convert disused brownfield land into new housing....
DM Hall appoints first energy services manager
DM Hall has appointed Billy Thomson as its inaugural energy services manager.
In this newly created role, he will spearhead the firm's initiatives in energy...
Green light for £69m retrofit of ‘iconic’ Edinburgh buildings
PLANS to transform Edinburgh's Cable Wynd House and Linksview House in a £69 million retrofit project have been approved.
A planning application submitted by Collective...
