Graham McDonald

Structural composite panel innovator strengthens senior team

VASO Global, a construction business that converts waste glass into structural composite panels, has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman. The Dumfries and Galloway-based firm has...

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,...
Flexel EcoSunC

Glenrothes-made infrared ceiling heater panels show their flexibility

Flexel has revealed that its ECOSUN C+ far infrared ceiling heater panels represent a 'sophisticated and energy-efficient' heating solution, designed and manufactured at the...

Shetland climate change programme receives net zero funding

A study into the potential creation of a rural energy and transport hub in Shetland has received a grant of £52,648 from Innovate UK's...

Answering the affordability challenge of the emerging era of electrification

By John Forster, chair and founder of the Forster Group 80% of homes in 2045 will be the homes we live in today and therein...
CCG MD David Wylie; social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Sommerville; council leader Cammy Day; and housing and homeless and fair work convener councillor Jane Meagher

Tenants begin moving into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes in Edinburgh

THE first tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront. Built by CCG, the 75 homes...
Eddie Black, Eco founder

Annan event will explore opportunities for the future of housing in the region

A south of Scotland-based business that specialises in sustainable industrialised construction has announced it will host housing minister Paul McLennan for a regional business...

Timber specialist to plant 10,000 trees

GMG Energy has announced that it is planting another 10,000 trees at Quintfall Forest towards the east coast south of John O'Groats. The planting will...

The lowdown on low U-value fenestration

Whether you are considering a ‘fabric first’ approach to a new build project or looking at ways to retrofit energy saving measures into an...

Laying the foundations for a sustainable future

By Grace Mair, regional director at Thomas & Adamson MORE and more, we are seeing sustainability continue to be a pressing priority for clients, particularly...

Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score

DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...
Wind turbine

New Great British Energy partnership to ‘turbocharge’ developments

THE UK Government has announced a partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, in a move which it said has the potential...

Inverclyde peatland restoration project secures funding boost

A three-year project to restore an area of peatland in Inverclyde larger than 780 football pitches has been awarded funding by Peatland ACTION. The Duchal...
Pallets being lifted

Pallet reuse scheme launches three-day collection service in Scotland

CONSTRUCTION firms, housebuilders, and builders merchants across Scotland using The Pallet LOOP will now get their pallets picked up faster, as the business introduces...

Contracts awarded for £61.5m East Kilbride rail project

NETWORK Rail has announced the awarding of £61.5m worth of contracts for the delivery of the East Kilbride enhancement project. Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines,...

Embodied carbon progress earns manufacturer top award

TIMBER frame windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK’s sustainability achievements were recognised at this year’s CIBSE Building Performance Awards in London. The business picked up...
Refurbished Edinburgh office

SGI officially launches ‘fundamentally reimagined’ Edinburgh office destination

PROPERTY regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has officially launched Base, its office destination in Edinburgh. Formerly known as the Younger Building, the 80,000...

Scottish Water adopts low carbon concrete solutions on construction projects

SCOTTISH Water has revealed how it is cutting carbon emissions from construction projects by using new concrete technology. Two new types of concrete have been...
West Shore Granton site

Early sales success at landmark ‘net zero ready’ Edinburgh housing development

CCG Homes has hailed the sales success of a new 'net zero ready' housing development in Edinburgh, with West Shore now officially over 60% sold. Forming part...
Energy storage

Plans approved for Angus energy storage development

RES has had plans approved for the creation of the 49.9MW Dunmill Energy Storage System on land adjacent to Bridge of Dun Substation 5km...