Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array

A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility. The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...

Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate

AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
Pupils in retrofitted classroom at Edinburgh school

Contractor completes first phase of Edinburgh school retrofit works

GRAHAM has announced completion of the first stage of a £10 million retrofit of Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The contractor has been tasked with...

Carbon-cutting projects in line for £8.7m funding boost

EIGHT carbon-cutting projects are to receive a share of £8.7 million in Scottish Government funding. The latest round of the low carbon infrastructure transition programme...
Thomas Johnstone solar panels Inchinnan

Thomas Johnstone Ltd highlights progress in sustainability journey

AHEAD of World Environment Day (June 5), 156-year-old Inchinnan contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has highlighted the importance of conducting business sustainably. Since first gaining...

New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials

NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023. Data...
Sauchiehall Street

Stirling conference to put nature at the heart of urban design and planning

SCOTLAND'S built environment professionals are to come together on June 17 in Stirling for the Trees and Development Conference 2026. The one-day event will focus...

The built environment needs to ‘think energy’ more than it currently does

By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety (APS) WHEN that ominous envelope from your energy retailer hits the mat, the bill seems...
Stewart Dalgarno

Net zero housing progress to be showcased at industry events

STEWART Milne Group's director of innovation and sustainability is set to discuss the progress of sustainable housing in Scotland at two industry events this...

Specialist team aims to unlock £40bn needed for Glasgow’s net zero ambitions

A specialist green investment team is to be created by Glasgow City Council to help unlock a £40 billion fund needed for the city's...

Timber to take leading role in net zero schools

UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
Rui Cardoso

New report highlights affordability challenge of retrofitting homes in Scotland

A new report from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to...
John McGuire

Why the right environment is key to greater use of green building materials

By John McGuire, partner at Thomas & Adamson  With the threat of a climate emergency on the horizon, everyone involved in the built environment has...

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...
Polypipe green roof

SuDS: more than just ponds and tanks

By Graeme Arnott, civils and utlities manager (Scotland), PDM ANYONE in construction will be aware of the importance of integrating SuDS solutions into any new...
Aurora, Glasgow terrace

International law firm agrees lease on ‘Glasgow’s most sustainable office building’

LAW firm Pinsent Masons has agreed to lease more than 31,000 sq ft of Grade A office space in the Aurora building at 120...
Second Vicki Nairn, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UHI and Robin Young, Managing Director, Business and Workforce Development, Corporate Training

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...
Accelerate to Zero Awards

Accelerate to Zero award winners revealed at Glasgow ceremony

BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the winners of this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards, which celebrate businesses, individuals, and organisations for...
Monitoring energy efficiency

Social enterprise helps 215,000 Scottish households to reduce bills and carbon

A new impact report from Changeworks has revealed that the Edinburgh-based social enterprise has provided energy-saving advice and measures to 215,943 households across Scotland...
First minister John Swinney with SSEN Transmission MD Rob McDonald and graduates and trainees

SSEN Transmission to create 600 earn as you learn roles

SSEN Transmission has announced the launch of 600 earn as you learn roles between now and 2030. The announcement was made at an event at...