OEG secures multi-million pound Inch Cape Wind Farm construction support contract

ABERDEEN-headquartered OEG has secured a multi-million contract to support the construction phase of Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm until it becomes operational in 2027. The...
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Green Home Festival to return to Edinburgh Fringe

THE popular Green Home Festival is making a return to the upcoming Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Now in its third year, the Green Home Festival will...

Granton pilot project will test new approach for ‘high-performing’ affordable homes

A new guide of net zero carbon building designs has been tipped to provide a 'significant boost' to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part...

Football stadiums evolve to meet modern demands

AN architect involved in the design of some of the world’s most iconic modern football stadiums has said that stadia can no longer be...

Housebuilder’s zero emissions company vehicle policy steps up a gear

THE first employee at Springfield Properties to make the switch to an electric company vehicle has taken delivery of a fully electric car. The housebuilder's...

Building services company appointed to Loch Lomond net zero project

BUILDING services firm Viridis has announced it has been appointed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority to support the organisation's transition...
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Russell Roof Tiles announces ‘significant’ reduction in carbon emissions

RUSSELL Roof Tiles has said it is on track to meet its 2040 net zero target, with its sustainability report showing continued reductions for...
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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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Cala reports ‘significant’ strides towards net zero goals

CALA Group has announced 'significant progress' in reducing its carbon footprint after unveiling its annual audit of the business’ sustainability data. The housebuilder said it...

Edinburgh Napier students complete ‘world-first’ construction project in China

A team of students from Edinburgh Napier have completed a 'world-first' construction project in China based around sustainable bamboo building material. The scholars helped build...

Aberdeen firm’s emissions project highlights ‘significant’ savings for Middle East operator

ABERDEEN-headquartered energy consultancy Xodus has revealed it has completed a benchmarking emissions review for a major Middle East oil operator’s full asset portfolio, demonstrating...
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Roofing boards bring good energy to university centre

MAGPLY’S fire-resistant roofing boards have been specified to support Lancaster University’s sustainability aspirations, with the educational institution targeting carbon net zero from all energy...

Livingston firm involved in project to develop zero-emission cement

LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Brothers is taking part in a £6.5 million R&D project to produce zero-emission cement. The project is being led by the Materials Processing...

First topics revealed for CICV’s Green Home Festival

ORGANISERS of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV)'s upcoming Green Home Festival have revealed details of some of the initiatives that will be showcased. Sustainable...
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Retrofitting report to play vital role in reaching Scotland’s net zero targets

Gavin Oxenham, group general manager at Procast Group, discusses the importance of the new ‘Retrofitting Roundtable Report’, and how the Hamilton-based principal contractor is...

Ogilvie Construction completes build of energy efficient Dyce flats

WORK has been completed on the construction of new energy efficient flats at Wellhead Road in Dyce. The Aberdeen City Council project forms part of...

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...

Three-year project to examine English woodlands for new construction resources

A consortium of timber construction and engineering specialists is exploring ways to boost the use of English hardwood forest products across the built environment. The...

Passivhaus development in Glasgow’s east end begins to take shape

A new Glasgow east end project, hailed as one of the city's most energy efficient, is starting to take shape. Springfield Cross, located in Dalmarnock,...

Expert warns Scottish construction professionals must redouble carbon quest

THE MD of a building physics engineering consultancy has warned that Scottish construction professionals must 'intensify' their bid to reduce carbon emissions from buildings. Rob...