New decarbonisation framework launched for Scotland
A new framework has been launched in Scotland to provide retrofit and professional consultancy services to support Registered Social Landlords with the delivery of...
CLT brings sustainability benefits to new Aberdeen school
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross laminated timber (CLT) frame, in Aberdeen.
The 6,784m²...
Build of £35m low-carbon waste water treatment works complete in Winchburgh
THE construction of Scotland's lowest carbon waste water treatment (WWTW) works has been completed by Scottish Water.
Built in Winchburgh, the £35 million low carbon...
We need to make the stars align for building zero carbon homes
As AIMCH, the flagship collaborative R&D project to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director reflects on...
Second Green Home Festival hailed a ‘resounding success’
SCOTLAND'S second Green Home Festival has been hailed another 'resounding success', with more than 500 delegates having signed up to the five-day event.
Attendees enjoyed...
Firms urged to register for opportunities on offshore wind project
CONTRACTORS have been urged to register their details for advanced notice of potential contracts related to a major offshore wind project.
The call follows a...
Plans approved for build of hydrogen hub in Oban
PLANS have been approved for the establishment of a green hydrogen production and distribution centre in Oban.
Alloa-based GreenPower is behind the plans for the...
Products distributor trials ‘industry first’ traceability initiative
CCF has announced an 'industry first' trialling of a new product traceability initiative designed to offer customers greater visibility on the journey products take...
Refurbished Glasgow office achieves top sustainability recognition
200 Broomielaw, AM Alpha’s Glasgow city centre office development, has been launched to the market following a multi-million pound refurbishment project.
The building features 80,000...
Green light for 90 new Passivhaus affordable homes in Newbattle
SMITH Scott Mullan Associates has announced that its project at Newbattle, Midlothian has received planning permission for 90 new Passivhaus affordable homes.
The development is...
Weed control and tree management specialist extends FCC deal for five years
LARKHALL-based Complete Weed Control has extended its deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment for a further five years.
The weed control, ground...
Hillhouse Group completes ‘landmark’ delivery for wind farm project
HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has delivered a 'landmark' supply of 3,600m³ of high-grade concrete for the Mill Rig Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project...
Edinburgh Boiler Company promotes Dougie Bell to MD
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has appointed Dougie Bell as managing director, with founder and previous MD Mark Glasgow becoming chairman.
Bell, who steps up...
Collective custom build takes off in Edinburgh
AN Edinburgh-based organisation is giving people the opportunity to design and build their own homes in the capital after taking inspiration from practices in...
Ogilvie Group plants 250,000 trees as part of sustainability goals
OGILVIE Group has revealed the firm has planted 250,000 trees on the outskirts of Stirling as part of a plan to reduce the company’s...
Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP
ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector.
Previously commercial...
UK Green Building Council launches Scottish branch at COP26
THE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Scottish branch which will focus on 'progressive' policy in response to the country's 2045 net...
Union Technical celebrates double award triumph
UNION Technical is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards.
The Glasgow-based energy efficiency solutions provider won the Small Family Business...
SSEN Transmission celebrates record intake of graduates
SSEN Transmission has welcomed a record breaking 59 new graduates to its 2025 programme.
The milestone surpasses last year's intake of 46 and sets a...
Work complete on £706,000 solar scheme near Falkirk
SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a £706,000 green energy scheme at a site near Falkirk which is set to save around 135 tonnes...
