Retrofit project helps Drumchapel residents reduce energy bills by more than half
A smart home project has seen residents in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow have their energy bills reduced by more than 50%.
Properties at Linkwood...
Green light for Passivhaus Broughton development
PROPOSALS to deliver a low carbon development at a council-owned site in Broughton have been approved by the Edinburgh planning authority.
Located north of the...
Build of offshore wind farm to begin as £3.5 billion funding milestone reached
THE equal joint owners of the planned Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm have announced today that the flagship Scottish project has reached financial close...
Scotland’s construction sector urged to work together to limit environmental impact
AT the start of Scotland’s Climate Week, the Edinburgh-based Association for Project Safety (APS) has called for the nation's construction sector to work together...
University to calculate true cost of Scottish construction site waste
THE 'true cost' of waste on construction sites in Scotland is to be calculated in a bid to get contractors to change their working...
Zero Waste Week: reduce, reuse, and rethink
By Phil Sutton, founder of Duraproducts
As Zero Waste Week (September 2-6, 2024) approaches, it is imperative to recognise the critical role of waste reduction....
Silverlea project nets sustainable roofing solutions
CRUDEN Homes’ Silverlea project is part of the Granton Waterfront regeneration project; a programme to build a new coastal town on the outskirts of...
Decarbonisation achievements celebrated at Accelerate to Zero Awards
THE winners of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) welcomed over 200...
Green Home Festival set to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is set to host a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, designed to provide practical assistance and advice...
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...
Largest battery storage developments in Europe to be built in Scotland in £800m project
COPENHAGEN Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is to commence with the build of two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland.
The two projects - Coalburn...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
Scotland’s Passivhaus schools teach construction industry important lessons
By Sarah Lewis, research & policy director, Passivhaus Trust
THERE are estimated to be 35 Passivhaus schools currently underway or in the pipeline in Scotland....
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,...
SSE Renewables backs Highland projects with £1.5m in response to climate emergency
SSE Renewables has awarded more than £1.5 million to 20 'transformational' projects across the Highlands.
It comes in a bid to help communities respond to...
Green light for Highlands wind farm
PLANNING permission has been secured for the build of a new wind farm in the Garve district of the Highlands.
Kirkan Wind Farm will comprise...
Construction and education need to work together for MMC to thrive
By Ian Atkinson, partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
MOVING to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) isn’t just about reducing the labour requirements needed to meet UK...
Transport Scotland confirms plans to relocate HQ to support sustainability goals
TRANSPORT Scotland is poised to relocate its headquarters to HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow.
The move has been tipped to support the transport...
A global push to circularity
By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
GLOBAL Recycling Day 2025 actions us to closely consider waste reduction, a dual target for environmental and economic...
Glasgow retrofitting firm gives backing to new heat pump innovation
A Glasgow-based retrofitting firm has invested in a new heat pump design tipped to reduce installation time and save space for homeowners.
Backed by Union...
