Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project earns landmark sustainability recognition
SSE Renewables' Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project has become the first scheme of its kind to achieve the Hydropower Sustainability Standard.
The Highlands renewable energy...
Mix of materials should form offsite sector’s zero carbon tool kit
By Sam Hart, head of modern methods of construction (MMC) at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)
IN Scotland’s housebuilding sector timber frame has fast...
Glidevale Protect backs project to trial new construction tech
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supporting Persimmon Homes by providing a range of products for its new Innovation Centre Trial House – a...
Millport residents to benefit from solar and battery initiative
RESIDENTS in Millport are being tipped to benefit from an energy project to deliver free solar-powered electricity to local homes.
Union Technical is set to...
Fenestration specialist to introduce reuse initiative
SENIOR Architectural Systems has announced plans to launch a new initiative, which will see all polyurethane foam waste generated during the manufacture of the...
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...
Recycled plastic technology used on Motherwell road in UK first
A road in Motherwell has become the first in the UK to trial a new technology which uses recycled plastic to reduce the bitumen...
What is the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard delivering?
The theme for Scotland's Climate Week 2024 is ‘Stories for Change’. In this article, Jamie Goth, associate director at the Scottish Futures Trust, looks...
Brewster Brothers celebrates two million tonne recycling milestone
BREWSTER Brothers is celebrating a major milestone after diverting over two million tonnes of construction waste from landfill.
The West Lothian-headquartered waste management specialist ...
UK to help develop new markets for low carbon steel and concrete
THE UK is to work alongside India, Germany, Canada and UAE to create new markets for low carbon steel and concrete.
It comes as part...
DM Hall begins moving car fleet to electric and hybrid
DM Hall has announced that it has made over two thirds of its car fleet all electrical (EV) or hybrid (PHEV).
Of the company's 130-strong...
Framework aims to aid Scotland’s net zero transition and tackle green skills shortages
A £120 million framework has been launched with the aim of opening up 'transformative' opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation...
Time to take a long-term view on energy efficient schools
Joanne Hemmings, associate at Holmes Miller, discusses making Passivhaus the ‘new normal’ when it comes to designing education buildings in Scotland
WITH the usual hint...
Calvay Housing Association marks 40th anniversary with major upgrade project
CALVAY Housing Association has marked its 40th anniversary with the transformation of 263 homes in Barlanark.
The Glasgow-based housing association invested more than £5 million...
Green Home Festival to showcase how to transform abandoned churches
RELIGIOUS and community groups are being urged to attend an event at the Green Home Festival on how Scotland's abandoned churches can be transformed...
Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range.
Last year,...
Firms expected to spend £16.6 billion on oil and gas decommissioning
AN estimated 1.2 million tonnes of disused oil and gas installations are to be brought to shore for reuse, recycling and disposal in the...
Ayrshire College officially opens Willie Mackie Skills Hub
AYRSHIRE College has officially opened the new Willie Mackie Skills Hub in Killwinning.
The low-carbon, two-storey building provides a flexible learning space that can respond...
Scottish firms set to benefit from £50m project at ‘iconic’ power station
WORK to re-power Perthshire's 'iconic' Tummel Bridge Power Station is to commence next week, SSE Renewables has announced.
The firm has invested £50 million into...
Online event will discuss how Scotland needs to adapt to tackle climate emergency
BUILT environment professionals are being invited to an online event on June 7 to learn how to create climate-friendly places through new and existing...
