Plumbing body says delay in phasing out gas boilers ‘undermines’ industry efforts
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has expressed its frustration over the Scottish Government's decision to delay the phasing out of...
UHI collaborates with Canadian college to launch renewable energy training
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has announced a new international partnership with Canada's Durham College to support workforce development in the...
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...
Scottish Government encouraged to ‘hold its nerve’ over Passivhaus policy
THE Passivhaus Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to 'hold its nerve' and continue with its previously announced plans to introduce a Scottish...
Scotland may need to invest up to £14.2 billion in climate change adaptions
INVESTMENT of between £7.8 and 14.2 billion may be needed in Scotland over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
Russell Roof Tiles launches ‘improved’ solar PV panel
FOLLOWING the launch of the firm's first solar offer, Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles is now boosting its output with an improved 480W solar PV...
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...
Revamped Edinburgh offices designed with sustainability in mind
CCLA Investment Management has unveiled newly refurbished offices at 3 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh, which is said to focus on sustainability and employee wellbeing.
Located...
Architectural practice creates net zero workspace prospects in Kinross-shire
A Scottish architectural practice has created a net zero rural office for itself and other SMEs who share the firm's environmental ethos.
Orwell Farm in...
Firm calls for change to construction tenders to reduce waste to landfill
LIVINGSTON-based recycling specialist Brewster Bros is set to mark Earth Day (22 April) by calling for a change to all construction tenders that the...
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre shortlisted for industry award
SCOTLAND'S National Retrofit Centre (SNRC) has been shortlisted in the Adaptive Reuse into Other category at the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards, organised by...
Architecture practice ramps up sustainability drive
ARCHITECTURE practice Holmes Miller has published a refreshed sustainability charter as part of its commitment to a carbon neutral built environment.
Described as an 'active...
Community feedback sought on wind farm plans for ex-coal mine site in East Ayrshire
A Scottish renewables developer has put forward plans for a new wind farm on a former coal mine north east of New Cumnock.
OnPath Energy...
ESG needs to become part of the DNA of new developments
By Dr Sophie Taysom from Keyah Consulting
Scotland’s net zero commitments cannot be achieved without a clear focus on the built environment, which accounts for...
Accelerate to Zero Awards return for second year
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has announced that the Accelerate to Zero Awards are back for a second year.
The awards recognise businesses, organisations,...
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...
Engineering a greener world
By Gerard Carson, a senior engineer/team leader at Will Rudd Davidson, Glasgow
CHOOSING what to study at university was one of the biggest decisions I...
Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize
DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city.
The site features an active...
SSEN Transmission awards largest ever contract valued at €2 billion
NKT has been awarded SSEN Transmission's largest ever contract after securing €2 billion worth of work on two key subsea cable links.
The contracts cover...
