Jamie Goth

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...
Carmichael Homes and Muir Timber Systems

Timber kit supply underway at former Rosslynlee Hospital site

MUIR Timber Systems has started delivery of timber kits for the construction of 24 new homes at the former Rosslynlee Hospital site near Penicuik...

Kirkcaldy renovation project earns team hat-trick of environmental awards

FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been honoured with three awards for the renovation of B-Listed Hunter House in Kirkcaldy. The organisation triumphed at the 2022...

Annan firm’s innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ housebuilding sector

A new electric charge point has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the housebuilding industry. Created by Annan-based Eco Group alongside a team of industry experts, the...
Smart Works Scotland’s office at Scotiabank House in Edinburgh

Lighting specialist closes the loop with repurposing initiative

A Midlothian lighting specialist has embarked on a charity initiative which sees energy efficient light fittings recovered from fit-out projects donated to worthy causes. Loanhead-based Blackmoon...

SSEN to run trials of new net-zero solutions

SSEN Distribution is taking 'bold' action to reduce its emissions by running trials of new net-zero solutions to replace the current fleet of fossil-fuelled...

Energy projects save Dundee City Council £700,000 per year

VITAL Energi has revealed details of its work with Dundee City Council over the past seven years, during which time it has delivered three...

Collaborative thermal modelling project slashes railway heating costs

SIGNIFICANT cost and carbon savings are to be delivered through a new initiative jointly developed by Network Rail, AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty, and TSO. The partnership...
Superglass pallets

Stirling insulation specialist joins reusable pallet scheme

GLASS mineral wool insulation manufacturer Superglass is removing white pallets from its supply chain as part of its sustainability commitments by becoming an early...
Derek Innes, Procast

Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework

SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands. The firm...
Union Technical award wins

Union Technical celebrates double award triumph

UNION Technical is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards. The Glasgow-based energy efficiency solutions provider won the Small Family Business...
Calum Allmond

Planned changes to EPCs are welcome but leave some questions unanswered

By Calum Allmond, a director and head of architectural and energy services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors. SCOTTISH Government plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates...
Aggreko BESS Guide

New guide ‘demystifies’ misconceptions around battery energy storage systems

ENERGY solutions specialist Aggreko has released a guide for construction managers which aims to demystify common misconceptions surrounding battery energy storage systems (BESS). With 21%...
The Avenue

RESITRIX provides green solution for Edinburgh city living

LOCATED in the prestigious Barnton area of Edinburgh, The Avenue is a luxury residential development by Cruden Homes, comprising a mix of apartments, penthouses,...

Housebuilder hails new bank partnership offering ‘green mortgages’

BARRATT Developments Scotland has revealed the business is 'well on its way' to meeting top energy efficiency standards set out by the Scottish Government. Latest...
Fraser Milne

Planning today to meet offshore wind ambitions of tomorrow

Fraser Milne, engineering and projects director at Balmoral Comtec, discusses offshore wind and the value of a resilient Scottish supply chain SCOTLAND’S offshore wind ambitions...

Scots consultancy launches new service to help reduce embodied carbon in construction

CONSTRUCTION consultancy Soben is urging industry-wide improvements to how carbon is calculated and reduced, as the firm launches a new carbon cost management service. The...
Councillor Stuart McKenzie, Cabinet Member for Housing and Richard Crowther, Commercial Director at Cruden

Midlothian Council and Cruden complete Passivhaus social housing development

MIDLOTHIAN Council and Cruden have marked Scottish Housing Day by celebrating the completion of a Passivhaus development on Bonnyrigg High Street. 20 new council flats...
Aerial of site

Local firms help meet milestone on major SSEN Transmission project

THE first of 47 steel lattice towers has been fully assembled along the 13.3km route of SSEN Transmission's Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV...
Hunterston

Peel Ports preparing Hunterston marine yard to support offshore wind sector

PEEL Ports Clydeport has signalled its intention to invest up to £150 million in the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire. Peel Ports...