Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array
A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility.
The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
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...
Contractor completes first phase of Edinburgh school retrofit works
GRAHAM has announced completion of the first stage of a £10 million retrofit of Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
The contractor has been tasked with...
Carbon-cutting projects in line for £8.7m funding boost
EIGHT carbon-cutting projects are to receive a share of £8.7 million in Scottish Government funding.
The latest round of the low carbon infrastructure transition programme...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd highlights progress in sustainability journey
AHEAD of World Environment Day (June 5), 156-year-old Inchinnan contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has highlighted the importance of conducting business sustainably.
Since first gaining...
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...
Stirling conference to put nature at the heart of urban design and planning
SCOTLAND'S built environment professionals are to come together on June 17 in Stirling for the Trees and Development Conference 2026.
The one-day event will focus...
The built environment needs to ‘think energy’ more than it currently does
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety (APS)
WHEN that ominous envelope from your energy retailer hits the mat, the bill seems...
Net zero housing progress to be showcased at industry events
STEWART Milne Group's director of innovation and sustainability is set to discuss the progress of sustainable housing in Scotland at two industry events this...
Specialist team aims to unlock £40bn needed for Glasgow’s net zero ambitions
A specialist green investment team is to be created by Glasgow City Council to help unlock a £40 billion fund needed for the city's...
Timber to take leading role in net zero schools
UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
New report highlights affordability challenge of retrofitting homes in Scotland
A new report from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to...
Why the right environment is key to greater use of green building materials
By John McGuire, partner at Thomas & Adamson
With the threat of a climate emergency on the horizon, everyone involved in the built environment has...
Significant refurbishment and retrofit of Edinburgh school complete
SIGNIFICANT refurbishment and retrofit work has been completed at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
GRAHAM delivered the project on behalf of the City of Edinburgh...
SuDS: more than just ponds and tanks
By Graeme Arnott, civils and utlities manager (Scotland), PDM
ANYONE in construction will be aware of the importance of integrating SuDS solutions into any new...
International law firm agrees lease on ‘Glasgow’s most sustainable office building’
LAW firm Pinsent Masons has agreed to lease more than 31,000 sq ft of Grade A office space in the Aurora building at 120...
UHI collaborates with Canadian college to launch renewable energy training
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has announced a new international partnership with Canada's Durham College to support workforce development in the...
Accelerate to Zero award winners revealed at Glasgow ceremony
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the winners of this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards, which celebrate businesses, individuals, and organisations for...
Social enterprise helps 215,000 Scottish households to reduce bills and carbon
A new impact report from Changeworks has revealed that the Edinburgh-based social enterprise has provided energy-saving advice and measures to 215,943 households across Scotland...
SSEN Transmission to create 600 earn as you learn roles
SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of 600 earn as you learn roles between now and 2030.
The announcement was made at an event at...
