DM Hall begins moving car fleet to electric and hybrid

DM Hall has announced that it has made over two thirds of its car fleet all electrical (EV) or hybrid (PHEV). Of the company's 130-strong...
Carmichael Homes and Muir Timber Systems

Timber kit supply underway at former Rosslynlee Hospital site

MUIR Timber Systems has started delivery of timber kits for the construction of 24 new homes at the former Rosslynlee Hospital site near Penicuik...
Doka supports the realisation of buildings with the highest sustainability standards, such as CIBC Square II in Toronto

Doka commits to Science Based Targets initiative

FORMWORK and scaffolding provider Doka has announced it has become the first company in its industry to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative...
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Inverness event to showcase opportunities to work on Clash Gour wind farm project

EDF Renewables UK will host a supply chain event in Inverness later this month to showcase its new Clash Gour wind farm and provide...

Build of £580m Viking Wind Farm reaches halfway point

THE halfway point has been reached in the construction of the £580 million Viking Wind Farm in Shetland. Scheduled to be operational by autumn 2024,...
Passivhaus roof at Perth High School

Perth school Passivhaus roofing project earns national award recognition

BRIGGSAMASCO has been shortlisted in this year’s SPRA Awards for a Passivhaus roof installation at Perth High School. The awards celebrate excellence, innovation and sustainable...
CCG MD David Wylie; social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Sommerville; council leader Cammy Day; and housing and homeless and fair work convener councillor Jane Meagher

Tenants begin moving into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes in Edinburgh

THE first tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront. Built by CCG, the 75 homes...
Hydronics Unlocked will launch in Edinburgh with two courses in April

SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland

SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...

Council appoints firm to survey condition of Edinburgh high-rises

WILL Rudd Davidson has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to survey the condition of high-rise homes in the capital. The firm will...

World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for first time

DOGGER Bank has started producing electricity for the first time in a major milestone for the world's largest offshore wind farm currently under construction. The...

Jones Bros begins work on 20th Scottish wind farm project

JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK has commenced work on the build of the near £300 million North Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire. Once complete,...

Energy from waste facility officially opened in Aberdeen

LEADERS from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray councils cut the ribbon to formally open the NESS Energy from Waste facility today. Located in Aberdeen, the...

Behind the scenes tours of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre project prove popular

OVER 60 individuals were given a tour of Clark Contracts' work to retrofit and refurbish Scotland's National Retrofit Centre. The project is being undertaken in...

Main contractor announced for Eden Mill distillery and visitor centre refurbishment

EDEN Mill has appointed ISG to oversee the 'extensive' refurbishment of its multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre in Fife. The facility, located on the banks...
Derek Smillie, curriculum quality leader for construction at West College Scotland

Construction giants team up to help unlock Scotland’s net zero goals

SCOTLAND’S net zero drive is set to be boosted by a new facility at West College Scotland (WCS) created through a collaboration between major...
Construction workers on roofing project

Investing in young people pays off for Forster Group

FORSTER Group, a provider of roofing, solar and battery storage solutions, has revealed how it is defying industry trends by having a workforce with...
Panels with sustainable insulation being manufactured

Strategic partnership aims to advance greater use of sustainable building products

THE Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and BE-ST have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing the use of low-carbon and natural products...

Housing association honoured for sustainability achievements

KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the organisation has won a Gold Green Apple Environment Award in the Scottish campaign to find the greenest individuals,...

‘Affordable and desirable’ zero carbon home to be showcased in Glasgow

A zero carbon home which demonstrates how 'affordable and desirable' properties can help tackle environmental challenges will open its doors to the public in...

Ayrshire College officially opens Willie Mackie Skills Hub

AYRSHIRE College has officially opened the new Willie Mackie Skills Hub in Killwinning. The low-carbon, two-storey building provides a flexible learning space that can respond...