Balfour Beatty to build Scotland’s first net zero prison
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded the contract to deliver the new £209 million HMP Highland.
Scheduled for completion in 2026, HMP Highland will be Scotland's...
‘Trailblazing’ project to transform Paisley tenements into energy efficient homes
A multi-million pound project to transform a row of historic Paisley town centre tenements into 'modern, energy-efficient' homes for social rent is set to...
RICS launches new Residential Retrofit Standard to boost decarbonisation goals
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard to meet demand for 'high quality' advice on the topic.
The...
NorDan launches Dynamic EPDs to ‘transform’ carbon calculations
DOORS and windows manufacturer NorDan UK has announced the launch of Dynamic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), a new tool designed to 'transform' the way whole...
Energy Training Academy becomes UK’s first CORGI Skills approved training provider
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has been announced as the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in the UK.
CORGI has supported engineering on their...
CBRE’s Glasgow office earns recognition for wellbeing credentials
CBRE’S Scottish HQ has been awarded WELL Certification at Platinum Level, in recognition of the real estate advisor’s commitment to promoting employee wellbeing.
The ground...
Brewster Brothers calls for urgent action as fuel crisis hits construction supply chain
BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and...
Turbine installation marks milestone at Stirlingshire hydro scheme
A turbine installation has marked a major milestone at a £3.4 million hydro energy scheme at a Scottish Water site in Stirlingshire.
The turbine will...
Energy projects save Dundee City Council £700,000 per year
VITAL Energi has revealed details of its work with Dundee City Council over the past seven years, during which time it has delivered three...
Housebuilder engages with environmentally conscious primary school pupils
EMPLOYEES from Springfield Properties recently visited pupils at Deans South Primary as the pupils learn about protecting the environment.
The 9–11-year-old primary 6 and 7s...
Local firms help meet milestone on major SSEN Transmission project
THE first of 47 steel lattice towers has been fully assembled along the 13.3km route of SSEN Transmission's Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV...
Shetland firm wins major £2.5m housing project on island
SHETLAND firm DITT Construction has been contracted to demolish and rebuild eight houses in Lerwick.
The £2.5 million Shetland Island Council project is set to...
Significant refurbishment and retrofit of Edinburgh school complete
SIGNIFICANT refurbishment and retrofit work has been completed at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
GRAHAM delivered the project on behalf of the City of Edinburgh...
Gensource swings into action with golf sponsorship
EAST Lothian-based sustainable energy specialist, Gensource, has made its first move into professional sport sponsorship by backing rising Scottish golf star Matty Wilson.
The Musselburgh-headquartered business...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Green light for Dollar’s Academy’s ‘sector-leading’ eco-education building
DOLLAR Academy has been granted planning permission for a 'first of its kind' education building.
Clackmannanshire Council has approved plans for the build of a...
Mac Mic Group enters ‘milestone’ agreement with Aggreko for Inchinnan solar park
FAMILY-owned Mac Mic Group has achieved a major milestone for the business after entering into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period...
Work begins on ‘transformational’ Granton Waterfront housing development
WORK is underway on the build of a new affordable housing development in the Granton Waterfront area of Edinburgh.
A ceremonial sod-cutting event took place...
Brewster Brothers launches new campaign as demand grows for recycled aggregate
BREWSTER Brothers is reporting increasing demand for recycled aggregate as awareness of product quality grows.
The Livingston-based firm is launching a campaign to encourage all...
MKM launches Sisalwool products at Airdrie branch
SUSTAINABLE insulation specialist Sisalwool has partnered with MKM to launch its range at the builders' merchan'ts Airdrie branch.
The relationship was brokered by the Federation...
