New homes hailed as ‘among the most technically advanced’ in Stirling area
TENANTS in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following an investment of almost £6.5 million by Stirling Council and...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Scottish Government minister visits Edinburgh firm behind new sustainable brick
THE Scottish Government's cabinet minister for business, trade, tourism, and enterprise has visited Kenoteq's new commercial factory under development in East Lothian.
Ivan McKee was...
Keepmoat has emissions plans verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative
KEEPMOAT has had its plans to halve emissions by 2032 (from 2022) officially verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
The firm joins three...
Balfour Beatty secures £192m contract to construct three new substations in Argyll
BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded a contract to construct three new substations in Argyll on behalf of SSEN Transmission.
The contract has been awarded through...
Glasgow-based energy consultancy secures raft of new business wins
GLASGOW-based renewable energy consultancy Renew-Able is planning for significant growth after a series of new business wins – including a seven-figure contract in the...
Environmental sensors rolled out in council homes in West Dunbartonshire
ENVIRONMENTAL sensors aimed at eradicating damp and mould are being installed in more than 10,000 council homes in West Dunbartonshire.
The technology works by tracking...
Construction industry is on the right path to sustainable design
Construction consultancy RLF has been working on two major projects with pioneering eco-credentials — the Technology & Innovation Centre for the University of Strathclyde...
Work begins on build of new £50m Passivhaus Edinburgh school
KIER Construction has commenced the build of the new £50 million Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
A ground-breaking event has been held to mark...
Homegrown timber project receives funding boost ahead of COP26 initiative
A project exploring the use of Scottish homegrown timber in construction has secured funding to create a demonstrator home for COP26.
The Transforming Timber initiative...
126 individual ASHPs installed at low carbon Edinburgh development
ARTISAN Real Estate has announced the installation of 126 individual air source heat pumps (ASHPs) at its Rowanbank Gardens development in Corstorphine, Edinburgh.
Described as...
Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory
SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory.
To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...
The future of construction relies on upskilling, not just talent attraction
There’s a growing consensus across construction that the skills challenge can’t be solved by inspiring the next generation into the sector alone. While attracting...
Recycled products help Brew up a sustainable future for Scotland’s construction sector
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
Architects to offer running tours to highlight Glasgow’s net zero ambitions during COP26
A team of architects has announced plans to offer free running tours of Glasgow during COP26, highlighting where the city is transitioning towards net...
Harley Haddow launches new energy division to help meet net zero ambitions
HARLEY Haddow has announced the launch of a new energy division due to 'burgeoning demand' for net zero services.
The multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy has invested...
Fred. Olsen Renewables is Crystal clear on Scottish ambitions
NORWEGIAN company Fred. Olsen Renewables has told of its ‘special relationship’ with Scotland as it approaches £1 billion of contracts being spent on Scottish...
SSEN Transmission celebrates record intake of graduates
SSEN Transmission has welcomed a record breaking 59 new graduates to its 2025 programme.
The milestone surpasses last year's intake of 46 and sets a...
Glasgow eyes creation of ‘world class’ public transport network
GLASGOW City Council has unveiled its ambition to provide a 'world class' public transport network which 'draws people from their personal vehicle'.
It comes as...
‘World first’ recycled glass innovation approved for Scottish housing development
A 'world first' recycled glass solution has been approved for a new housing scheme near Dumfries.
VASO Global's solutions create buildings from panels manufactured from...
