Recycled plastic technology used on Motherwell road in UK first
A road in Motherwell has become the first in the UK to trial a new technology which uses recycled plastic to reduce the bitumen...
Significant refurbishment and retrofit of Edinburgh school complete
SIGNIFICANT refurbishment and retrofit work has been completed at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
GRAHAM delivered the project on behalf of the City of Edinburgh...
SELECT launches new membership sub-category as demand grows for EV installations
SELECT has launched a new EV (electric vehicle) membership sub-category due to the increasing number of electrical contractors installing charge points.
The trade body said...
Living roof installed at Inverness Castle
WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...
Work begins on ‘best in class’ Edinburgh refurbished workspace
PROPERTY regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has started work to redevelop the former Younger Building in west Edinburgh.
Due to complete in...
Scottish built environment collaboration earns sustainability award recognition
SPECIALIST built environment PR company Building Relations PR and environmental networking platform Sustainabuild have won the Best Sustainable Marketing Initiative category at this year’s...
New Midlothian skills initiative aims to connect with 1,000 young people
VATTENFALL and Midlothian Council will work with Powering Futures and Edinburgh Science to deliver a skills programme that is aiming to connect with 1,000...
Highland firms lead build of SSEN Transmission’s new £17m Inverness warehouse
SSEN Transmission has officially opened its new £17 million operations warehouse in Inverness.
The new hub is designed to bolster the resilience and efficiency of...
Carbon Futures named certified assessor for ‘Zero Bills’ building standard
ENERGY and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has announced a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, after being appointed as a certified assessor for the...
HFD refinances flagship Glasgow development
HFD Property Group has announced it has agreed terms with HSBC UK to refinance its 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow.
The ‘Green Loan’...
Sustainable building products specialist launches CPD programme
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has revealed its continuing professional development (CPD) programme for the year ahead.
The supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction's programme,...
New Scottish construction network event will focus on sustainability
A new monthly networking event for sustainability professionals operating across Scotland's built environment and construction sector has been created to boost the industry's ambitions...
Kinross architecture practice details Orwell Farm progress to local politicians
KINROSS-based architecture practice Studio LBA recently welcomed Jim Fairlie MSP, minister for agriculture and connectivity, alongside councillor Richard Watters, for a tour of its...
Perth and Kinross construction firms tipped to benefit from Craighead Wind Farm plans
LOCAL construction firms across Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to register their interest in the commercial opportunities that would arise should plans for...
Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit
THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events.
The Wood for...
Carbon footprints of formwork and scaffolding will become more visible
Robert Hauser, CEO of Doka GmbH, explains why the firm’s introduction of a product carbon footprint KPI marks a significant shift towards a more...
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...
Why a more considered approach is key to decarbonising UK housing
By Zander Muego, partner at Thomas & Adamson
The importance of decarbonisation is becoming increasingly well understood. As all industries look at how they can...
Soaking up the storm: how green roofs can help combat urban flooding
By Mark Harris, head of sustainability at Sika
AS cities grow and climate change accelerates, flooding has become one of the most urgent issues facing...
Housebuilder charges ahead after celebrating electric vehicle milestone
SPRINGFIELD Properties is marking a milestone in the firm's sustainability journey with the handover of the 100th fully electric company car.
Kevin McLennan, project surveyor...
