Bunker excavation paves the way for a sustainable future in Glasgow
AN innovative bunker excavation project in Glasgow has been helping to pave the way for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a transformative energy-from-waste (EfW)...
Procast secures £16m West Lothian Council contract
PROCAST has secured a tender win for West Lothian Council worth £16 million over four years.
The Glasgow-based retrofitting specialist said the win marks the...
New report highlights ‘alarming’ statistics on heat loss in UK homes
80 million home windows need to be replaced across the country to meet the UK Government’s net zero targets, according to a new report...
Scottish Water completes two major solar projects
SCOTLAND'S largest waste water pumping station is now partly powered by renewable energy, after work was completed on a £478,000 solar power scheme.
The Scottish...
‘Quality and sustainable’ housing delivery blueprint to be presented at construction event
THE progress of a £6.5 million, three-year research and development project to 'transform' housebuilding to meet net zero goals will be high on the...
Tenders to be launched for creation of new district heating pipeline in Aberdeen
TENDERS are to be invited for a design and build framework contract for a pipeline to connect Aberdeen's energy from waste facility to the...
Balfour Beatty launches evolved sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has launched its evolved sustainability strategy, which expands the firm's sustainability focus areas to help drive meaningful impact in the communities in...
Deputy first minister unveils new district heating network in Glasgow’s east end
SCOTLAND'S deputy first minister has switched on a new district heating network in the east end of Glasgow.
The system is part of a multi-million...
The future of construction relies on upskilling, not just talent attraction
There’s a growing consensus across construction that the skills challenge can’t be solved by inspiring the next generation into the sector alone. While attracting...
Solar batteries tipped to deliver carbon benefits in Airdrie
SOLAR batteries installed at a new affordable housing development in North Lanarkshire have been tipped to help tackle fuel poverty and climate change.
Arc-Tech (Scotland)...
Support warms up for district heat networks
The UK’s 2050 net zero target is increasing demand for sustainable solutions and leading property owners and developers to seek further ways of decarbonising...
Social enterprise helps 215,000 Scottish households to reduce bills and carbon
A new impact report from Changeworks has revealed that the Edinburgh-based social enterprise has provided energy-saving advice and measures to 215,943 households across Scotland...
Architectural practice creates net zero workspace prospects in Kinross-shire
A Scottish architectural practice has created a net zero rural office for itself and other SMEs who share the firm's environmental ethos.
Orwell Farm in...
Costain’s approach to managing industrial cooling media ‘significantly reduces’ carbon footprint
COSTAIN has trialled a new method for managing and transporting waste media from industrial cooling, that has reportedly resulted in 'significantly lower' carbon emissions.
The...
BE-ST secures funding towards mass timber research and policy roadmap
BUILT by Nature has awarded a €219,000 grant to Built Environment–Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to spearhead research into fire safety in mass timber buildings across...
Morrison launches Net Zero Partners initiative
MORRISON Construction’s Building Central business has launched its new Net Zero Partners initiative, designed to help align its supply chain with the company’s ambitious...
Zero Waste Week: reduce, reuse, and rethink
By Phil Sutton, founder of Duraproducts
As Zero Waste Week (September 2-6, 2024) approaches, it is imperative to recognise the critical role of waste reduction....
Scope 3 emissions guidance tipped to help meet net zero ambitions
GUIDANCE has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon.
The guidance has...
Training commitment required to meet Scottish construction’s net zero goals
A new report commissioned by Housing, Construction & Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway has identified training as the main 'barrier' to achieving net zero across...
‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
