Livingston construction waste recycling specialist earns environmental accolade
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros has been honoured at the Scottish Environment Business Awards for the firm's work in recycling construction, excavation and demolition waste.
Working with...
UK Green Building Council launches Scottish branch at COP26
THE UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Scottish branch which will focus on 'progressive' policy in response to the country's 2045 net...
Energy crisis will worsen unless we offer a balanced smart transition where consumers decide...
By John Forster, chair and founder of Forster Group
ENERGY prices skyrocketing, rising inflation rates and a potential year-long recession, the immediate economic picture for...
New wind farm to power 8% of Sainsbury’s annual energy requirements
THE completion of the build of Pines Burn Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders has boosted Sainsbury's use of renewable energy.
The supermarket has committed...
Built environment sector bodies urge Scottish Government action on retrofitting
14 built environment sector bodies have joined forces to encourage the Scottish Government to take 'urgent action' to strategically tackle the country’s draughty homes...
How formwork technology facilitates low-carbon concrete
Concrete is a crucial material in construction, essential for infrastructure, housing, and even renewable energy projects. Yet, its climate impact cannot be ignored. In...
Recycled brick creators shortlisted for international sustainability award
THE creator of a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material has been nominated for a top sustainability award.
Kenoteq, inventor of the...
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...
Report shows significance of built environment to Scotland’s circular economy
'SWEEPING changes' are required in Scotland's built environment and construction sector if the country is to transition to a circular economy, Zero Waste Scotland...
Rewilding centre opens in Highlands in ‘world first’
A rewilding centre has officially opened near Loch Ness in what has been heralded as a 'world first'.
Designed by Threesixty Architecture and built by...
Tenants begin moving into ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes in Edinburgh
THE first tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront.
Built by CCG, the 75 homes...
CICV welcomes new poll showing strong support for ‘green’ housing initiatives
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Green Home Festival have claimed the results of a new survey demonstrate 'very real appetite for change' among Scottish homeowners...
Arup energy leader wins prestigious director accolade
ARUP energy leader Clare Lavelle was named Director of the Year at the 2023 Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (ECC) Business Awards.
Clare has been part...
Borders tenants tipped to benefit from warmer homes through new collaboration
TENANTS across the Scottish Borders are tipped to benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills thanks to a new collaboration between Changeworks and...
‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils
THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...
Inverness investment group acquires majority stake in modular construction firm
INVERNESS-based investment group, Envoy, has announced a majority investment in Ecosystems Technologies, an award-winning business which designs and manufactures timber-based modular buildings.
The deal marks...
Climate emergency ‘already here’ Green Home Festival visitors told
THE second Green Home Festival is underway in Edinburgh. Housing minister Paul McLennan officially opened the event as part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival...
Knauf achieves Gold Status membership in Supply Chain Sustainability School
KNAUF has achieved Gold Status membership in the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), underscoring the firm's commitment to sustainability and industry leadership.
As a long-standing...
Falkirk High to become Scotland’s first net zero carbon station
SCOTRAIL has announced plans to make Falkirk High Scotland's first net zero carbon railway station.
The move follows a decarbonisation study which identified the station...
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...
