Scotland eyes future-proofing forests to aid net zero ambitions
FORESTERS have been urged to adapt their woodlands now to minimise the risks of climate change.
The call came from Scottish Forestry, which said such...
Jones Bros secures major Orkney contract
JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK is to begin work on a multi-million-pound multi-purpose port in Orkney earmarked as a key renewable energy hub.
The firm...
Groundforce Shorco launches carbon calculator for temporary works
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced it has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available to customers and the shoring industry...
Scotland eyes reform of energy performance certificates
SCOTLAND could be set to redesign the energy performance certificates (EPC) format in a bid to give consumers a clearer picture of their home's...
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...
Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension officially opened
A new wind farm tipped to generate enough renewable electricity to meet the annual needs of around 53,700 homes for the next 30 years...
Construction of Passivhaus Edinburgh high school to begin in May
THE build of the new Liberton High School in Edinburgh is set to get underway in May, the capital's council has confirmed.
It comes after...
Ramboll Glasgow event highlights role of AI and collaboration to meet biodiversity challenge
RAMBOLL, the engineering, design and sustainability consultancy, held its first UK SPARK innovation challenge in Glasgow recently.
30 students from Scottish universities worked with experts...
Lerwick Port Authority joins the ORION Clean Energy Project
THE ORION Clean Energy Project has welcomed Lerwick Port Authority as a strategic partner.
The Port Authority will be joining the strategic partnership alongside Shetland...
Perth and Kinross construction firms tipped to benefit from Craighead Wind Farm plans
LOCAL construction firms across Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to register their interest in the commercial opportunities that would arise should plans for...
Builders urge Scottish Government to ‘pause and review’ viability of net zero regulation
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding sector is calling for the Scottish Government to 'pause and review viability' of net zero legislation, following the announcement that Scotland can...
New fund to help Scotland’s museums become more energy efficient
A new £500,000 fund has been launched to help Scotland's museums reduce their running costs and increase resilience.
The Scottish Government backing will also look...
Moray distillery to install heat recovery system amidst soaring energy prices
A Moray distillery is to install a heat recovery system to cut carbon and costs amidst increasing energy prices.
Benromach Distillery in Forres is one...
Green light for Ayrshire renewables hub
PLANS for a £150 million upgrade to an Ayrshire marine yard have been given the green light, paving the way for increased offshore wind...
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...
Scotland commits to UN’s high-performance buildings initiative
A network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings has been launched, signalling a commitment to the sustainable development of buildings in an...
EPDs are natural fit for Tradstocks
STIRLING-headquartered Tradstocks, a specialist supplier of natural stone products for building and landscaping projects, has announced that two of its products – Tradstocks Scottish...
Scotland’s railway set for £120m electrification investment
MORE than £120 million of Scottish Government funding is to be invested into boosting the electrification of the country's railway network.
Network Rail said that...
Cireco lands Falkirk Council contract to handle non-recyclable waste
RESOURCE management specialist Cireco has been awarded a ten-year contract by Falkirk Council to handle non-recyclable waste.
The items will be sent to the soon...
Waste not, want not
By Phil Sutton, founder, Duraproducts
THIS year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWRR) takes place from 16-24 November and its campaign theme is ‘reduce, reuse,...
