Carbon management consultancy’s new associate director targets Scotland
GREEN Box Thinking has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as associate director.
Mr Tucker, who has more than 20 years' experience in environmental management,...
Scottish Water’s climate work recognised at major event in Canada
SCOTTISH Water's climate work has been recognised at a global water congress and exhibition in Canada.
The organisation was among the winners in a climate-related...
Extra support secured for Scottish electrical apprenticeships
SCOTLAND'S electrical sector has received a training boost after it was confirmed that the next intake of electrical apprentices and adult trainees will again...
Bute solar schemes powering Scottish Water sites
TWO new Scottish Water solar schemes are helping to power essential water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute.
At Loch Ascog Water...
Researchers extract rare metals to boost green goals
NEW technology has been tipped to provide a sustainable boost for the renewables and manufacturing sectors, following the development of a new process for...
Behind the scenes tours of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre project prove popular
OVER 60 individuals were given a tour of Clark Contracts' work to retrofit and refurbish Scotland's National Retrofit Centre.
The project is being undertaken in...
Update given on creation of ‘Scottish equivalent to Passivhaus standard’
PATRICK Harvie MSP has shared his vision for energy efficient and low carbon buildings in Scotland at yesterday's UK Passivhaus Conference in Edinburgh.
The Scottish...
New fund to help Scotland’s museums become more energy efficient
A new £500,000 fund has been launched to help Scotland's museums reduce their running costs and increase resilience.
The Scottish Government backing will also look...
Online event will discuss how Scotland needs to adapt to tackle climate emergency
BUILT environment professionals are being invited to an online event on June 7 to learn how to create climate-friendly places through new and existing...
Scotland’s railway set for mammoth £4.2 billion upgrade
NETWORK Rail Scotland has unveiled a £4.2 billion five-year investment plan to improve the country's railway.
Major investments will be made in renewing infrastructure, tackling...
Lessons from the past to aid coastal communities in move to renewable energy
ACADEMICS from across Scotland are to explore lessons from the past which are hoped to help coastal communities cope with the move to renewable...
Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory
SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory.
To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...
Firm appointed to build £3.1m low temperature energy network in Glasgow
FORTH Electrical Services (FES) has been appointed by Clyde Gateway to construct a low temperature energy network in a £3.1 million project.
It will supply...
Transformative school project gives Wishaw facility a new lease of life
PROCAST Group has completed a renovation project to transform the former Edward Lawson Centre in Coltness, Wishaw, into the new Woodlands Park High School.
The...
New Midlothian skills initiative aims to connect with 1,000 young people
VATTENFALL and Midlothian Council will work with Powering Futures and Edinburgh Science to deliver a skills programme that is aiming to connect with 1,000...
Quartzelec awarded £15.4m deal to upgrade Glenlee Hydro Power Station
ENGINEERING services specialist Quartzelec has secured a £15.4 million contract from Drax for the upgrade and refurbishment of two 12MW hydro-electric generators for the...
Muir and BE-ST discuss low-carbon construction as Younger Building retrofit work gathers pace
MUIR Construction recently welcomed BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) to the site of its retrofit of the former Younger Building in Edinburgh for...
Wallace Whittle looks to boost ESG and sustainability offering with expert team
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of a team of experts to drive the growth of its ESG and sustainability offering.
Nick Hayes, Monika Munzinger,...
Work underway on build of Edinburgh’s ‘first’ net zero housing development
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has commenced construction of what has been described as Edinburgh's 'first' net zero housing development in the north west of the...
Contractor outlines green commitment with carbon reduction strategy
ESH Group has outlined its commitment to becoming a more sustainable contractor with the launch of a carbon reduction strategy called Even Greener.
The business...
