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CITB members offered 70% discount on carbon literacy training

ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is offering Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) members a 70% discount in carbon literacy training. The charity's accredited training for...

Ayrshire firm hailed for ‘crucial’ role in build of UK’s tallest onshore wind turbines

AN Ayrshire firm has been hailed for its work to support the construction of the tallest onshore wind turbines in the UK. Hamilton Tarmac created...

‘Groundbreaking’ project to understand impact of wind farm construction on seabirds

A 'groundbreaking' project spearheaded by SSE Renewables, Microsoft, and Avanade could lead to a better understanding on how the construction of wind farms impacts...

Putting sustainability into practice with road bridges

Steve Duthie, associate director at Altrad RMD Kwikform, says the future of temporary works’ solutions for road bridge construction lies in sustainable products and...
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Living roof installed at Inverness Castle

WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...

Climate emergency ‘already here’ Green Home Festival visitors told

THE second Green Home Festival is underway in Edinburgh. Housing minister Paul McLennan officially opened the event as part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival...
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How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?

Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...

SELECT launches new membership sub-category as demand grows for EV installations

SELECT has launched a new EV (electric vehicle) membership sub-category due to the increasing number of electrical contractors installing charge points. The trade body said...
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Blantyre business is turning up the heat on electric solutions

A Blantyre-based electric heating specialist says electric boilers must form part of the solution to the UK’s decarbonisation ambitions. The Electric Heating Company (EHC) was...
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Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project

GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The investment is tipped...

Roof tile manufacturer announces net zero commitment

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has unveiled its plans to become a net zero business by 2040. The Lochmaben-based firm revealed its major...

Taking local residents and businesses on our journey to net zero

By Ian Manson, chief executive of Clyde Gateway FOR Clyde Gateway, Scotland’s most ambitious regeneration project, there has been an increased focus on creating new...
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Landmark Scottish Passivhaus school is outperforming targets

Edinburgh-based architect Architype is working on a number of Passivhaus schools, including the recently completed Riverside Primary, the first Passivhaus certified school in Scotland....

Transformation of Edinburgh Park building sets ‘new benchmark’ for sustainability

KNIGHT Property Group has completed the £20 million redevelopment and refurbishment of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park. The 43,000 sq ft pavilion-style building offers...

Terry Healy Group commits to Business Green Pledge

TERRY Healy Group has committed to the Business Green Pledge as the Dalkeith-headquartered firm looks to show its 'dedication' to Scotland's net zero journey. The...

Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize

DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city. The site features an active...

Going beyond the environmental argument for retrofitting

By Moses Jenkins, sector skills manager, Historic Environment Scotland When thinking about the retrofit of our older building stock, it is important to get the terminology...
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Passivhaus highlights the art of the possible

Lizzy Westmacott, associate director at ECD Architects, shares how the industry can fast-track its Passivhaus know-how ahead of upcoming policy changes THE Scottish Government has...

Shepherd and Hardies invest in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Construction Services have committed to investing £1 million in a new fleet of electric vehicles and office charging infrastructure. It...

Carbon Futures appointed to new SPA Framework for retrofit and decarbonisation

CARBON Futures has been appointed to a new retrofit and decarbonisation framework developed by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). Part of the LHC Procurement Group,...