Researchers extract rare metals to boost green goals
NEW technology has been tipped to provide a sustainable boost for the renewables and manufacturing sectors, following the development of a new process for...
Solar Pyramid project in Loanhead declared a ‘huge success’
SUSTAINABLE energy specialist Gensource has hailed the success of its repowering of the Solar Pyramid in Loanhead, with the new system reportedly reducing energy...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
Construction sector urged to take waste seriously to avoid ‘turmoil’
A former site manager turned university professor has warned construction firms could face ‘turmoil’ in the near future unless they start thinking more carefully...
Sustainability doesn’t mean our buildings have to lack creativity
By Ruaridh Nicol, associate at Holmes Miller
AS the climate crisis continues to drive one of the biggest calls for change across the globe, sustainability...
BE-ST Impact Report highlights ‘tangible progress’ towards sustainability and decarbonisation
BE-ST's 2023 Impact Report has revealed the steps that the innovation centre has taken in the past year and the 'significant positive impact' for...
Electric vehicle charge point plans energised by further investment
THE growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator, FOR EV, have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by...
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...
New fund aims to help Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings adapt to climate change
A £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects designed to help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate...
Barratt Developments donates felled trees to Edinburgh Zoo
BARRATT Developments East Scotland has partnered with Edinburgh Zoo to recycle and donate felled trees from its upcoming Livingston development.
The firm has donated 21 felled...
BTR specialist launches Nurturing Neighbourhoods strategy to help deliver greener future
BUILD-to-rent (BTR) specialist PLATFORM_ has launched its Nurturing Neighbourhoods strategy, setting out how it will nurture its residential neighbourhoods to address the impacts of...
Scottish firms partner to launch £2m wave power project
A collaborative £2 million project to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage has taken to the seas in Scotland.
It sees...
Firms considering EV switch urged to act now to benefit from tax relief scheme
CONSTRUCTION businesses looking to transition to electric vehicles are being reminded they have until 31st March to take advantage of a government tax relief...
Local authorities across Scotland to invest £5m in developing nature
SCOTLAND'S councils are to invest £5 million this year to develop nature networks across the country in a bid to help tackle the nature...
Wallace Whittle hires sustainability expert to drive growth
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of Sarah Chipchase to develop the expertise and capability of its growing ESG and sustainability consultancy.
Sarah, who will...
Baxi backs Scotland in decarbonisation bid
BAXI, a UK heating and hot water solutions specialist, has heralded Scotland as a ‘leader’ in decarbonisation, after choosing Edinburgh as the site of...
‘Unique’ mix of garden spaces announced for ‘Edinburgh’s greenest homes development’
ALMOST 150 new trees, as well as herb and vegetable growing beds and more than half a kilometre of evergreen hedgerows, are to be...
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,...
Groundforce Shorco launches carbon calculator for temporary works
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced it has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available to customers and the shoring industry...
New £25m fund focused on River Clyde corridor supports clean energy goals
A new £25 million fund focused on the River Clyde corridor has been launched to support the clean energy transition.
Local leaders met at the...
