Lynsay Bell Manson, MD at Studio LBA

The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey

By Lynsay Bell Manson, MD at Studio LBA SCOTLAND has set a legally binding target of achieving net zero emissions by 2045, with an interim...
Aerial view of Roberton PV scheme

Hundreds of solar panels installed at Roberton Water Treatment Works

450 tank-top mounted solar panels have been installed at Roberton Water Treatment Works near Hawick. Scottish Water revealed the scheme is helping to power water...

Fabric first module offers insights into low carbon construction solutions

BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has launched a new e-learning module on sustainable construction that can be accessed online for free. Offered as part...
Glasgow aerial

Homes in three Glasgow areas to benefit from £6.8m energy efficiency fund

GLASGOW City Council has accepted an award of £6.845 million from the Scottish Government to help make homes in the city more energy efficient. The...
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...

King visits UK-grown hemp insulation manufacturer in the Scottish Borders

HIS Majesty The King has visited IndiNature's manufacturing facility in Jedburgh to see how UK-grown industrial hemp is processed into natural fibre insulation. Founded in...
L-R: Ben Carter (account director, Vattenfall); OCS operations manager Martin Abercromby; ETA co-founder Andrew Lamond; Simon Kerr (SAV head of heat networks, Scotland & NI); and Midlothian Council head of development Fiona Clandillon

Energy Training Academy launches Scotland’s first district heating education centre

SCOTLAND'S first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Dalkeith. A purpose-built conference and events facility, the...

Scotland’s dilemma: how to guide workers from fossil fuel past to sustainable future

Christian Warden, engagement director at Construction Talent Retention Scheme and Talentview Construction, a government-backed platform that allows those with construction experience to showcase their...
Highland Council Vice Convener, Cllr Ken Gowans

North of Scotland councils partner to award £300m electric vehicle infrastructure contract

LOCAL authorities in the north of Scotland have announced the award of a £300 million contract for a large-scale electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure project. EasyGo...

Organisers hail success of first Sustainabuild Scotland breakfast club

ORGANISERS of the first Sustainabuild Scotland breakfast club have hailed the event a success after more than 40 professionals battled through Storm Jocelyn for...
Arran Donald

Perth installer earns recognition for hybrid air source heat pump project

ARRAN Donald from Perth has been announced as the Scottish regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2024. Arran specialises in ground and air source...
Orwell Farm, Kinross

Kinross regeneration project in the frame for two major awards

A Kinross regeneration project has been shortlisted for two national property awards. Orwell Farm on the banks of Loch Leven, has been transformed from a...

Scotland eyes creation of regional construction material reuse hubs

THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans for the creation of regional hubs and networks for the reuse of construction materials and assets as part...

Students given closer look at BE-ST retrofit

EDINBURGH Napier University (ENU) has hailed a visit for its students to the Built Environment - Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) National Retrofit Centre as a...

Highland Council to undertake energy performance assessments on property portfolio

ENERGY performance assessments of the Highland Council's property portfolio are set to be undertaken. The local authority said the work will directly support and inform...
Stewart Dalgarno

‘Quality and sustainable’ housing delivery blueprint to be presented at construction event

THE progress of a £6.5 million, three-year research and development project to 'transform' housebuilding to meet net zero goals will be high on the...
Younger Building, Edinburgh

Muir and BE-ST discuss low-carbon construction as Younger Building retrofit work gathers pace

MUIR Construction recently welcomed BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) to the site of its retrofit of the former Younger Building in Edinburgh for...
Clyde Gateway East

Clyde Gateway celebrates double net zero award nomination

CLYDE Gateway is celebrating after two of its 'groundbreaking' developments - D2 Grids and Clyde Gateway East - were shortlisted for Net Zero Development...
Professor Sean Smith

Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals

A construction expert has claimed that Scotland needs to double the existing number of qualified electricians to make a successful transition to net zero. Professor...
A representative from SWIP (centre) with Procast’s David Chapman (left) and Ciaran Devaney

Procast secures sixth accolade in a row at Energy Efficiency Awards

PROCAST Group is celebrating after winning the firm's sixth award in a row at The Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards. The team triumphed in the Scottish...