University to explore regeneration of waterfront on COP26’s doorstep

GOVAN'S historic Graving Docks is to be the focus of a new study examining low-carbon urban regeneration. Situated directly opposite Glasgow's SSE Hydro - the...

Eco credentials take centre stage at Newton Mearns apartment

MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes has a new 'eco-conscious' showhome apartment at the Stewart Gardens development in Newton Mearns. Styled by Mason & Miles, the two-bedroom...

Construction sector urged to take waste seriously to avoid ‘turmoil’

A former site manager turned university professor has warned construction firms could face ‘turmoil’ in the near future unless they start thinking more carefully...

Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator

AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
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Ravenscraig earmarked for £3.9 billion green AI data centre build

PLANS have been launched to transform part of Ravenscraig into what could become one of the UK's largest green AI data centres in a...
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Report warns power challenges pose ‘substantial’ hurdles for offshore wind sector

NEW research has revealed that 'persistent' power challenges pose 'substantial' hurdles for the offshore wind industry. The Race to Renewables report, authored by energy solutions specialist Aggreko,...

Saint-Gobain steps up recruitment plans to help meet sustainable construction goals

SAINT-Gobain has announced the firm is stepping-up its pursuit of talented people to help achieve its vision for 'light and sustainable' construction. The business is...
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Procast secures funding boost to deliver retrofit upgrades to social housing

PROCAST Group has secured a pot of £8.4 million in funding through Net Zero Fund Management (NZFM), to deliver retrofit upgrades to social housing...

EBC steps up renewables focus with senior appointment

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has appointed Rick Bull as renewables technical sales manager. Most recently with electrical wholesaler Edmundson Electrical as manager of the...

Speakers confirmed for first net zero breakfast club networking event

A host of professionals working within the built environment and construction industry with a shared interest in driving sustainability are to come together for...
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ICE to host Glasgow event focused on carbon management

THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is organising a carbon management conversation event on August 29 in Glasgow. The event, at Strathclyde University’s Technology...

Co-founder of Kenoteq named on Top 50 Women in Engineering list

THE creator of a 'groundbreaking' recycled brick has been chosen as one of 2022's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50). Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of...
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Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation

HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...

Ogilvie Construction completes build of energy efficient Dyce flats

WORK has been completed on the construction of new energy efficient flats at Wellhead Road in Dyce. The Aberdeen City Council project forms part of...

Fife’s local heat and energy efficiency strategy approved

FIFE Council has approved long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region. Councillors on...

Scottish Government minister visits Edinburgh firm behind new sustainable brick

THE Scottish Government's cabinet minister for business, trade, tourism, and enterprise has visited Kenoteq's new commercial factory under development in East Lothian. Ivan McKee was...

NMITE and BE-ST sign formal agreement to boost sustainability training

NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to 'catalyse' a nation-wide...
(From left) Malcolm Turnbull, President of IHA and former Australian Prime Minister, presents the IHA Blue Planet Prize 2025 for Pumped Storage to SSE’s Mike Seaton, Project Director of the proposed Coire Glas Hydropower Project, with Sean Kelly, former Coire Glas Project Manager. Pic credit: IHA

Proposed Coire Glas scheme receives international award in Paris

SSE's proposed Coire Glas hydropower project has been awarded the prestigious IHA Blue Planet Prize 2025 in the pumped storage category. The award was presented...
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North of Scotland and Dundee to benefit from EV infrastructure funding

THE north of Scotland and Dundee are to benefit from the Scottish Government's first electric vehicle infrastructure fund awards. The Scottish Government is providing over...

Remove solar red tape to help tackle energy crisis

THE potential removal of red tape on firms installing solar panels at their premises could help manufacturers and food processors in Scotland control spiralling...