The evolving role of sustainability in business
The role of sustainability in business is constantly evolving, but as Mark Murphy, chief risk officer at the Donaldson Group explains, it should always...
Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group
AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...
Burness Paull strengthens energy team with appointment of renewables lawyer
BURNESS Paull has appointed renewables development lawyer Nicola Scott as a partner in the firm's energy team.
Scott advises clients in the renewables sector on...
Scottish Government unveils new clean heating proposals
NEW proposals could see clean heating systems replace polluting heating systems in Scotland's homes and buildings by 2045.
Under legislation that would be introduced in...
River Clyde heating network scoops major award
A £20 million heating network at the site of the former John Brown Shipyard in Clydebank has received an award.
The technology, which uses heat...
Barratt Redrow adopts pallet collection service across all sites
THE Pallet LOOP has revealed that Barratt Redrow is rolling out LOOP's pallet collection service across all of its housebuilding sites.
The move comes as...
Scotland confirms new funding support for home energy improvements
THE Scottish Government has announced support to make it easier and more affordable for people to install heat and energy efficiency measures in their...
Housebuilder outlines ‘significant progress’ in sustainability journey
CALA Group has hailed the 'significant' progress made towards the firm's climate change goals in its annual sustainability data audit.
In the year ending 31st...
New peat management approach carried out on A9 Dualling project
TRANSPORT Scotland has revealed it is driving forward sustainable solutions for major road construction with a new approach towards peat management on the A9...
SPF urges government action to incentivise retrofitting of commercial buildings
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has written to finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP, urging her to support the decarbonisation of the built environment and...
Green light for Scotland’s first net zero college building
THE Scottish Government has approved plans for the build of the first net zero tertiary education building in the country.
Scottish ministers have agreed to...
Work begins on sustainable Edinburgh office initiative
WORK is underway to transform an office building located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Exchange District.
30 Semple Street will deliver 57,000 sq ft of...
Balfour Beatty awarded £833 million Net Zero Teesside Power contract
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded an £833 million contract by Technip Energies to act as construction partner for Net Zero Teesside Power.
The onshore power,...
Swedish Timber properties in Caol to be retrofitted
SWEDISH Timber properties in Caol are to be retrofitted as part of a new Highland Council project.
The local authority is working alongside Union Technical...
Reuse of broken wind turbine parts could generate billions for economy
THE reuse, refurbishment, and reengineering of broken wind turbine parts could create 20,000 UK jobs and a multi-billion pound supply chain, a new coalition...
Embodied carbon research highlights ‘urgent need for change’
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has provided details of the firm's research into the embodied carbon resulting from the homes the practice designs.
The findings show...
Speakers confirmed for first net zero breakfast club networking event
A host of professionals working within the built environment and construction industry with a shared interest in driving sustainability are to come together for...
Scottish Government eyes streamlining country’s planning processes
THE Scottish Government has launched a new consultation in a bid to 'streamline' the country's planning process.
Holyrood said the new consultation proposes changes that...
Sainsbury’s commits to newly-constructed West Calder wind farm
SAINSBURY'S has committed to buying 100% of the electricity produced by the newly-constructed Longhill Burn Wind Farm in West Calder.
The renewable energy will be...
Landmark Scottish Passivhaus school is outperforming targets
Edinburgh-based architect Architype is working on a number of Passivhaus schools, including the recently completed Riverside Primary, the first Passivhaus certified school in Scotland....
