Borders mill manufactures natural fibre construction insulation
THE UK’s first dedicated natural fibre insulation mill, based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, is now up and running.
Following years of research and...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
Berwick Bank wind farm proposals to progress to detailed design
EAST Lothian Council has granted planning permission in principle for the proposed Berwick Bank offshore wind farm's onshore transmission infrastructure and grid connection at...
Can we trust governments, and ourselves, to address industry’s climate concerns?
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director of Aitken Turnbull architects
As we hopefully begin to emerge from one devastating global crisis, we are able to see...
Scottish firms team up on £1.2m thermal storage system trial
HAMILTON-based principal contractor Procast Group and Tranent-based Sunamp will work in partnership on a £1.2 million thermal storage system trial.
The aim is to deliver...
Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry.
That's the view of award-winning...
FIR culture impact report shows ‘strong’ growth
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released the results of its eighth annual review of fairness, inclusion, and respect (FIR) in the built environment...
Energy Training Academy launches Scotland’s first district heating education centre
SCOTLAND'S first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Dalkeith.
A purpose-built conference and events facility, the...
£21 million Edinburgh retrofit and upgrade project recommended for approval
The City of Edinburgh Council's finance and resources committee has recommended the approval of a £21 million contract to Kier Construction to deliver a...
Students tasked with using timber to design sustainable community centre
BUILT environment students and recent graduates have been challenged to design a community centre that is 'truly sustainable'.
Trade membership body Timber Development UK is...
Annan firm’s innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ housebuilding sector
A new electric charge point has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the housebuilding industry.
Created by Annan-based Eco Group alongside a team of industry experts, the...
Net zero: construction sector has window of opportunity to get this right
Project Scotland previously reported that timber doors and windows manufacturer NorDan UK recently invited a selection of construction sector stakeholders to its Livingston Training...
New Currie Community High School tipped to benefit generations to come
KIER has completed construction of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, which has been designed to Passivhaus standards.
The building was handed over...
Greenock solar scheme supports Scottish Water’s net zero ambitions
A new solar scheme is helping to provide thousands of homes in and around Greenock with clean fresh drinking water.
The £482,000 project involved 480...
New director of BPF Pipes Group announced
OWEN Mace has been announced as director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group following the retirement of Caroline Ayres.
Previously standards and...
Why we should stop waiting for perfection and start making progress towards net zero
By David Shaw, director at Torridon
If there’s one message I’d give every commercial property owner, asset manager or occupier, it’s that you don’t have...
Work begins on Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus development
WORK is underway on a new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. The Passivhaus project is the first of its kind for Midlothian...
Proposed Coire Glas scheme receives international award in Paris
SSE's proposed Coire Glas hydropower project has been awarded the prestigious IHA Blue Planet Prize 2025 in the pumped storage category.
The award was presented...
Collaborative project aims to help build a low carbon future for the north of...
A new initiative has been launched to help accelerate the drive towards building a low carbon future for the north of Scotland.
The partnership between...
Red Rock Power becomes latest tenant at Edinburgh’s 30 Semple Street
EDINBURGH-based renewable energy company Red Rock Power has become the latest tenant to commit to long-term lease at 30 Semple Street.
The office development, which...
