Robotics could be key to ‘clean’ energy
A Luxembourg-headquartered robotics company has revealed that its innovative range of cleaning machines could help Scotland achieve its environmental goals through ensuring solar panels...
UK targets making steel sector more competitive globally
THE UK's steel procurement taskforce has presented the findings of its final report on the ways in which the steel sector can become more...
Edinburgh urges other cities to join construction-heavy climate pledge
THE City of Edinburgh Council has urged other local authorities to follow its lead and sign up to the newly launched national civic charter...
Build of £6.93m Passivhaus flats underway in Midlothian
OGILVIE Construction has started work on the £6.93 million delivery of 23 Passivhaus properties in Danderhill on behalf of Midlothian Council.
The one and two-bedroom...
Roof tile manufacturer launches woodland initiative for long-serving staff
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a new Long Service Programme, which will give long-serving employees managed woodland from The Woodland Trust.
The initiative is designed...
Scottish Water completes two major solar projects
SCOTLAND'S largest waste water pumping station is now partly powered by renewable energy, after work was completed on a £478,000 solar power scheme.
The Scottish...
Stirlingshire plot of land sought for transportable ‘eco home’
A transportable ‘eco house’ and its owner are looking for a new plot of land in Stirlingshire to call home.
The unusual instruction has been...
New report reveals growing demand for ‘green buildings’ in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that demand for green buildings is on the rise in Scotland.
The findings were highlighted in the Royal Institution of Chartered...
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...
New Edwin James Group report confirms 10% cut to firm’s carbon footprint
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report has revealed a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon...
ICE Scotland says new first minister must address infrastructure ‘resiliency’
ICE Scotland director Ben Westland has urged new first minister Humza Yousaf to address the resiliency of the nation's infrastructure.
Mr Westland also stressed the...
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...
RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
Kirkcaldy renovation project earns team hat-trick of environmental awards
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been honoured with three awards for the renovation of B-Listed Hunter House in Kirkcaldy.
The organisation triumphed at the 2022...
BAM vows not to ‘shy away’ from responsibilities as sustainability strategy launched
THE Royal BAM Group has published its new sustainability strategy focusing on six key themes in accordance with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
It...
Cruden goes for gold with sustainability recognition
CRUDEN Homes has announced it has become only the second housebuilder in the UK to achieve a NextGeneration Project Gold Award from the NextGeneration...
Passivent plays its part in new Passivhaus school
Natural and hybrid ventilation solutions manufacturer Passivent has supplied its patented SoundScoop® acoustic cross-talk attenuators for use in a new purpose-built primary school in Wales that has been designed and constructed to meet Passivhaus standards and also achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.
Time to take a long-term view on energy efficient schools
Joanne Hemmings, associate at Holmes Miller, discusses making Passivhaus the ‘new normal’ when it comes to designing education buildings in Scotland
WITH the usual hint...
First timber kits delivered by Muir Timber Systems at Falkirk housing development
MUIR Timber Systems has successfully delivered the first timber kits to Carmichael Homes’ new housing development in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk.
The delivery marks the beginning of...
Savills Earth makes Scottish-based senior solar appointment
SAVILLS Earth has appointed Daniel Richardson to lead its solar consultancy service across the UK.
Living in Aberdeen, but consulting across the UK, Daniel has...
