Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology
A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology.
Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
Stirlingshire plot of land sought for transportable ‘eco home’
A transportable ‘eco house’ and its owner are looking for a new plot of land in Stirlingshire to call home.
The unusual instruction has been...
Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate
AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials
NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023.
Data...
New homes hailed as ‘among the most technically advanced’ in Stirling area
TENANTS in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following an investment of almost £6.5 million by Stirling Council and...
Flexible insulation product offers sustainable solution
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has announced the launch of a new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part...
‘Complex’ refurbishment project will create new home for Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
STUDIO LBA has been appointed as architect for the refurbishment and creation of a multi-purpose space for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Fringe artists...
SSEN to run trials of new net-zero solutions
SSEN Distribution is taking 'bold' action to reduce its emissions by running trials of new net-zero solutions to replace the current fleet of fossil-fuelled...
BAM vows not to ‘shy away’ from responsibilities as sustainability strategy launched
THE Royal BAM Group has published its new sustainability strategy focusing on six key themes in accordance with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
It...
Crofters to get support to improve energy efficiency of homes
SCOTLAND'S crofters are to get help with high energy costs through new grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Crofters can apply...
Inverness event to focus on clean heat and energy efficient buildings
INDUSTRY stakeholders will meet in Inverness next month to explore how Scotland can accelerate the delivery of more energy efficient buildings and clean heat.
BE-ST...
‘Vital’ £329,000 biodiversity pilot begins on Scotland’s railway
A £329,000 pilot scheme is to be launched in what Network Rail said will be the 'most ambitious' biodiversity enhancement project to ever take...
New Passivhaus primary school set to open in Irvine
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed the new £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The facility - the first...
The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment
By John Forster, chair of Forster Group
The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a...
SRUC opens ‘world class’ Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre
THE 'pioneering' new Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) has been officially opened at Inverness Campus by HRH The Princess Royal.
Built by Muir Construction...
New report highlights ‘alarming’ statistics on heat loss in UK homes
80 million home windows need to be replaced across the country to meet the UK Government’s net zero targets, according to a new report...
Scotland publishes emission cutting regulations for new builds
NEW regulations that will look to cut emissions of all new build homes by 'nearly' a third have been published by the Scottish Government.
Set...
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,...
UK targets making steel sector more competitive globally
THE UK's steel procurement taskforce has presented the findings of its final report on the ways in which the steel sector can become more...
Eco welfare units earn sector seal of approval
THE founder of welfare accommodation specialist LOC Hire has paid tribute to the Scottish construction industry for only accepting the best of kit for...
