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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...

Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm now operational

THE world's deepest fixed-bottom offshore wind farm and Scotland's largest offshore wind farm is now operational. All 114 of Seagreen's Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines are...

Recycled brick innovation wins international sustainability award

KENOTEQ'S K-Briq, a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material, has won the public vote in the 2022 Dezeen Sustainability Award. The product...
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RJ McLeod begins build of £400m Highland wind farm

RJ McLeod has commenced work on the build of a £400 million onshore wind farm in the Highlands. The firm is delivering the 208MW Strathy...

‘Crucial’ work underway in Glasgow as part of £120m rail investment

A modular feeder station is being installed by engineers from Network Rail and SPL in Glasgow. The 'crucial' piece of work comes as part of...

Older buildings could have vital role to play in meeting net zero targets

AN architect involved in a ‘first of its kind’ project to transform a pre-1919 Glasgow tenement into an energy efficient building has revealed that...
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre

Deep retrofit of SNRC shortlisted for GIA sustainability accolade

THE deep retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre has been shortlisted for The Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Awards in the Sustainability category. The project,...

Products distributor trials ‘industry first’ traceability initiative

CCF has announced an 'industry first' trialling of a new product traceability initiative designed to offer customers greater visibility on the journey products take...
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Procast secures funding boost to deliver retrofit upgrades to social housing

PROCAST Group has secured a pot of £8.4 million in funding through Net Zero Fund Management (NZFM), to deliver retrofit upgrades to social housing...

Green light for build of 50 modern flats in Glasgow’s southside

PLANS have been approved for a former Arnold Clark branch in Glasgow's southside to be transformed into 50 modern flats for social rent. Developer, AS...
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New Great British Energy partnership to ‘turbocharge’ developments

THE UK Government has announced a partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, in a move which it said has the potential...

JR Group commissions full carbon audit as part of green objectives

THE JR Group has teamed up with its new carbon partner Auditel to help become carbon neutral while strengthening the company's longer-term objective of...

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...
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Certifications tipped to help unlock K-Briq potential

THE K-Briq has evolved from a ‘nice idea’ to a genuine solution for the global construction industry in its quest to meet pressing environmental...

Dandara creates new ESG role to drive sustainability goals

DANDARA Group's newly appointed head of ESG has said sustainability must be embedded in the business as it looks to meet net zero targets. Lesley...

Technology helps Orkney Council optimise energy use in buildings

ORKNEY Islands Council has used 'pioneering' digital twin technology to optimise operational performance, energy efficiency, and air quality across its building portfolio. Working with built...

Saint-Gobain steps up recruitment plans to help meet sustainable construction goals

SAINT-Gobain has announced the firm is stepping-up its pursuit of talented people to help achieve its vision for 'light and sustainable' construction. The business is...

Clean energy generator which could be used in construction set for Aberdeen trial

A hydrogen-power 25kW energy generator is to be trialled by at the Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) site. Start-up company, Hydrologiq, will test the...
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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...

Cladding our future towards net zero

By Ellen Delph, project manager, KR Group (Scotland) THE days of us living our lives within, what might be termed a linear production model -...