Shetland firm receives backing for ‘green’ welfare units

A project by a Shetland engineering firm to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly services for its clients has secured up to £86,625 from...

Where we’re going with skills mix: a new paradigm for a sustainable energy future

By professor Norman McLennan, director of COES Caledonia Ltd and a visiting professor at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture at Robert Gordon University. The...

Scottish firms collaborate to reduce waste and carbon emissions

TWO Scottish companies are collaborating on reducing both waste and carbon emissions this National Recycling Week (October 14-20). Kenoteq and Brewster Brothers, two previous winners...
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Developers unite to unlock investment in East Ayrshire onshore wind projects

ONSHORE wind developers, East Ayrshire Council’s economic development service, the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and local businesses met recently to advance the £2 billion...

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...

Scottish Government approves plans to extend Highland wind farm

PLANS have been approved by the Scottish Government for the extension of Achany Wind Farm near Rosehall in the Highlands. The approval will see SSE...

Work begins to retrofit Portree properties amid Skye’s housing ‘crisis’

GLASGOW-based energy services firm Union Technical has started work to retrofit 18 homes in Skye. A £540,000 upgrade of terraced and semi-detached bungalows at Shulishader...
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Highland businesses to get access to expert advice on climate action

UP to 100 businesses, social enterprises, and community organisations across the Highlands and Islands are being offered free expert support to get their climate...
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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...
Fiona Hyslop

Fife and Borders railway lines to be electrified in £342m project

RAILWAY lines in Fife and the Borders are to be electrified in a £342 million investment announced by the Scottish Government. Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop confirmed...

Milestone for Jamesfield battery storage facility near Abernethy

CLEAN clean energy enterprise TagEnergy and renewable energy infrastructure developer Harmony Energy’s Jamesfield battery energy storage system (BESS) has gone live following completion of...
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Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap

BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...

New research shines spotlight on sustainability challenges for real estate sector

NEW research by Savills has highlighted the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero goals. The firm revealed...

CICV welcomes new poll showing strong support for ‘green’ housing initiatives

ORGANISERS of the upcoming Green Home Festival have claimed the results of a new survey demonstrate 'very real appetite for change' among Scottish homeowners...

Robertson Timber Engineering to enhance mass timber solutions

ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) is enhancing its mass timber solutions offer in line with customer requirements and combined net zero goals. The firm revealed it...

Glasgow firm teams up with global giant to develop green approaches for buildings

GLASGOW-based climate tech firm IES has teamed up with intelligent power management specialist Eaton to help international building owners meet sustainability targets. IES will work with...
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Robertson takes ‘significant steps forward’ in ESG ambitions

ROBERTSON Group has hailed a year of 'significant measurable progress' in its quest to reduce carbon, create social value, and strengthen governance across the...
Winners of school heat pump challenge on stage

West Lothian pupils praised for heat pump innovation

ST Kentigern’s Academy from Blackburn, West Lothian, has won this year’s Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge. Now in its 10th year, the competition involved...
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Elmhurst Energy gears up for Scotland Conference

ELMHURST Energy is to bring energy efficiency and retrofit professionals together in Glasgow on May 20 for its Scotland Conference at the Radisson Blu...

Work begins on £26m office build at Dundee Waterfront

ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has commenced the build of the £26 million James Thomson House at Dundee Waterfront. The Dundee City Council project will provide 51,600...