Plans submitted for Glasgow’s ‘first operational net zero modular housing development’
WEST of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular have submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the construction of 33 new affordable...
Developers unite to unlock investment in East Ayrshire onshore wind projects
ONSHORE wind developers, East Ayrshire Council’s economic development service, the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and local businesses met recently to advance the £2 billion...
Flagship Edinburgh development wins net zero accolade
THE City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after...
Our products are net carbon negative – but our journey is not over yet!
Steve Roebuck, European health & safety director at West Fraser explains why achieving net carbon negative status for the products is not the end...
Clydesdale Housing Association and Warmworks to deliver renewable heat project
CLYDESDALE Housing Association is partnering with Warmworks to deliver a new project designed to make homes warmer for tenants in South Lanarkshire.
Clydesdale Housing Association...
Akela to deliver piling solutions at landmark EV charging hub
AKELA Ground Engineering (GE) has secured a contract to deliver piling solutions at the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.
The hub will...
CBRE appoints senior sustainability consultant in Scotland
CBRE has strengthened its ESG offering in Scotland with the appointment of chartered surveyor Laura Jones as a senior sustainability consultant.
Laura will be based...
Perth ‘super sewer’ project uses innovative concrete pipe alternative
THE installation of a 'super sewer' in Perth is making progress, with the project using a steel-reinforced composite pipe to cut carbon emissions.
Scottish Water,...
Green light for Highlands wind farm
PLANNING permission has been secured for the build of a new wind farm in the Garve district of the Highlands.
Kirkan Wind Farm will comprise...
Robertson wins top sustainability accolade for fleet management approach
ROBERTSON Group has won the Sustainable Transport category at this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, for the firm's approach to fleet management.
The awards...
Priestgill Wind Farm progress delivers boost to local supply chain
Priestgill Wind Farm is now under construction at Littlegill Farm, 2.2km north east of Abington, South Lanarkshire, following a decade of work to get...
Balloch and Wishaw get new super-fast EV charging points
OSPREY Charging has increased access to public EV charging in Scotland by opening two new charging hubs in Balloch and Wishaw.
Six 300kW charge points...
EPDs are natural fit for Tradstocks
STIRLING-headquartered Tradstocks, a specialist supplier of natural stone products for building and landscaping projects, has announced that two of its products – Tradstocks Scottish...
SSEN pledges to deliver over 1,000 homes in the north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission is to deliver over 1,000 new homes in the north of Scotland to accommodate the workforce on its £20 billion Pathway to...
Net zero: construction sector has window of opportunity to get this right
Project Scotland previously reported that timber doors and windows manufacturer NorDan UK recently invited a selection of construction sector stakeholders to its Livingston Training...
SSE and Highland Spring partner for solar project
SSE Energy Solutions is to build a 7-megawatt solar array on the Ochil Hills overlooking Highland Spring’s Perthshire production facility to help power the...
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...
Clyde Gateway is key partner in pan-European heating and cooling project
By Hugh Moore, project manager at Clyde Gateway
When I travel to Paris this week for the next meeting of the D2 Grids Steering Committee,...
Engineering services provider invests in electric vans
EDWIN James Group has announced the launch of a pilot programme tipped to eventually replace around 70 diesel vans per year with eco-friendly alternatives.
The...
Balfour Beatty’s new Angus depot set to support up to 70 local jobs
BALFOUR Beatty has opened a new operational depot in Kirriemuir, Angus, supporting up to 70 local jobs.
Located at Logie Industrial Park, the new facility...
