Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP
ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector.
Previously commercial...
New report highlights Supply Chain Sustainability School impact
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its 2023 Impact Report, which outlines the positive impact the initiative has had on the UK built...
20,000 native trees to be planted at East Lothian development
AN East Lothian company has helped Cala Homes turn one of the area’s largest developments into a 'green haven', transforming former farmland with the...
Scottish Water delivers green energy scheme in Perth
A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme.
The project has seen 1,236 ground...
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...
Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group
AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...
SSEN Transmission awards largest ever contract valued at €2 billion
NKT has been awarded SSEN Transmission's largest ever contract after securing €2 billion worth of work on two key subsea cable links.
The contracts cover...
Timber frame manufacturer makes PV cell investment to aid green goals
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has installed photovoltaic cells at its Oxfordshire factory as part of the firm's ESG commitments to...
National metrics library tipped to improve built environment performance
THE creation of a national metrics library for the UK’s built environment will help improve assets by making it easier to measure their performance,...
New BE-ST facilities offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Scotland’s construction sector
BE-ST (Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) has officially relaunched its Innovation Campus by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence...
New report maps opportunities and barriers to financing heat transition in Scottish homes
THERE is 'substantial' growth potential for financing climate-friendly heating and energy efficiency improvements in Scotland's homes, according to a new report.
Focused on helping individual...
Harnessing data’s power: A new era of energy efficiency
Charlie Drysdale, associate director, smart energy and sustainability at Hydrock, discusses the opportunity for 4.5 Generation district heating networks and the critical role data has on defining a new era of energy efficiency.
Distributor makes HVO fuel investment to support green goals
INSULATION, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has announced it has invested in a new sustainable fuel source to cut carbon emissions across its...
Reasons to be EPC-ful over Energy Performance Certificates
By Calum Allmond, head of architectural services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
In the same way that Home Reports have become an accepted part of the...
Green light for 90 new Passivhaus affordable homes in Newbattle
SMITH Scott Mullan Associates has announced that its project at Newbattle, Midlothian has received planning permission for 90 new Passivhaus affordable homes.
The development is...
Robertson Timber Engineering to enhance mass timber solutions
ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) is enhancing its mass timber solutions offer in line with customer requirements and combined net zero goals.
The firm revealed it...
Scotland’s deep waters could help create ‘thousands’ of new jobs
DEEP waters found on the Scottish coast could see the country become home to 'large-scale' floating offshore wind ports and factories, UK prime minister...
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,...
Carbon Futures named certified assessor for ‘Zero Bills’ building standard
ENERGY and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has announced a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, after being appointed as a certified assessor for the...
Conference to explore homegrown timber opportunities
A specialist in timber architecture and construction has claimed a focus on sustainable forestry from the ground up could be key to building back...
