£59m Edinburgh development tipped to set new low-carbon standard
GRAHAM has commenced construction on a new £59 million low-carbon development in Edinburgh which combines student flats, build-to-rent and affordable homes.
The Burnet Point scheme...
NHS Scotland energy projects help drive decarbonisation ambitions
THREE health board energy projects are tipped to reduce NHS Scotland's carbon footprint by over 12,000 tonnes over the course of their lifecycles.
NHS Borders,...
Forster Group completes milestone solar installation project for Fife Creamery
FORSTER Group has completed a major solar installation for Fife Creamery in the company’s biggest project to date within the food and drink industry.
Following...
Cundall moves to new Edinburgh base with sustainable design focus
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has relocated its Edinburgh office to new premises at New Clarendon, 114-116 George Street.
Employees have bid farewell to Semple Street,...
Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ on £63m Barrhead to Glasgow rail project
ENGINEERS are set to work 'around-the-clock' for six weeks to prepare the Barrhead to Glasgow rail line for a £63.3 million electrification project.
It marks...
Recycled products help Brew up a sustainable future for Scotland’s construction sector
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s £4.75m hub topped out
THE topping out of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc's (MSIP) 'flagship' Innovation Hub has taken place in Dundee.
Built by Robertson Construction Tayside, the £4.75 million...
Compressed air specialist set for expansion as businesses look to go greener
NORTH Lanarkshire-based compressed air specialist, Design Air Scotland, has revealed its technology is helping businesses save 'thousands' of pounds and playing its part in...
FIR culture impact report shows ‘strong’ growth
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released the results of its eighth annual review of fairness, inclusion, and respect (FIR) in the built environment...
Waste strategy checks out at Glasgow hotel refurbishment
THE refurbishment of the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow has reportedly achieved a 98.87% waste recycling rate, thanks to collaboration between construction and fit-out specialist...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
BTR specialist launches Nurturing Neighbourhoods strategy to help deliver greener future
BUILD-to-rent (BTR) specialist PLATFORM_ has launched its Nurturing Neighbourhoods strategy, setting out how it will nurture its residential neighbourhoods to address the impacts of...
Solar project complete at Milnathort waste water treatment works
SCOTTISH Water has confirmed completion of work on a £115,000 solar project at a waste water treatment works which serves customers in and around...
First topics revealed for CICV’s Green Home Festival
ORGANISERS of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV)'s upcoming Green Home Festival have revealed details of some of the initiatives that will be showcased.
Sustainable...
Training minister launches green skills initiative with first hands-on construction workshop
A practical workshop of a 'pioneering' green skills programme has been hosted by Jamie Hepburn MSP at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
Low Carbon...
Savills Earth makes Scottish-based senior solar appointment
SAVILLS Earth has appointed Daniel Richardson to lead its solar consultancy service across the UK.
Living in Aberdeen, but consulting across the UK, Daniel has...
Edinburgh hydrogen pioneer secures £5 million investment for strategic development
EDINBURGH-based Logan Energy has secured £5 million of investment to develop its systems-led approach in the emerging hydrogen power sector.
The firm, which has a...
Properties in Glasgow benefiting from city’s affordable warmth programme
HOMES in Glasgow are being made more energy-efficient through Glasgow City Council's affordable warmth programme.
Funded through the Scottish Government's energy efficient Scotland area based...
Equivalent MOT system for homes could aid zero carbon ambitions
AN equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, a former president of the Royal Incorporation...
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....
