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...
Tilbury Douglas confirms launch of its ESG Strategy
TILBURY Douglas has announced the launch of its new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy.
This follows on from the company's People, Planet, Performance (PPP)...
Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project
PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The work will see three entire blocks of...
Scottish firms partner to launch £2m wave power project
A collaborative £2 million project to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage has taken to the seas in Scotland.
It sees...
Call for ‘urgent action’ as Scottish heat pump rollout falls behind
CONCERNS have been raised over the pace of heat pump installations in Scotland following newly raised freedom of information figures.
Data from the Home Energy...
Keepmoat confirms sustainable supply chain initiative
KEEPMOAT has announced it has teamed up with Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.
The business will be the...
Fife and Borders railway lines to be electrified in £342m project
RAILWAY lines in Fife and the Borders are to be electrified in a £342 million investment announced by the Scottish Government.
Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop confirmed...
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...
Weed control and tree management specialist extends FCC deal for five years
LARKHALL-based Complete Weed Control has extended its deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment for a further five years.
The weed control, ground...
Energy from waste facility officially opened in Aberdeen
LEADERS from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray councils cut the ribbon to formally open the NESS Energy from Waste facility today.
Located in Aberdeen, the...
Rural and island communities to benefit from EV charging infrastructure funding
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced that over £3 million has been awarded to a group of local authorities to support the delivery of electric vehicle...
‘Revised’ Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward later this year
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a 'revised' Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045.
Acting minister...
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...
Decarbonisation achievements celebrated at Accelerate to Zero Awards
THE winners of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) welcomed over 200...
Electric Heating Company marks 20th anniversary with six-figure investment
THE Electric Heating Company (EHC) is targeting sustained growth after a significant tech investment.
The Glasgow-based firm has revealed it has invested six-figures into a...
Property and construction specialist launches electric car scheme for employees
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) has revealed it is demonstrating its commitment to net zero targets with a staff benefits scheme that will give employees...
Top considerations for commercial solar PV
Roofing and solar provider Forster Group was appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes. Bruce...
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,...
New fund aims to help Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings adapt to climate change
A £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects designed to help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate...
‘More people than ever’ considering energy efficiency of homes
SPRINGFIELD Group has unveiled new data which underlines the value of sustainable building and energy efficiency in the property sector and its increasing importance...
