Scotland launches £300m fund to boost communal heating system roll outs
HOMES and commercial properties across Scotland are set to benefit from a new £300 million fund supporting the development of zero emission heat networks.
The...
SDS and BE-ST confirm formal partnership to build net zero construction skills
SKILLS Development Scotland (SDS) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have created a formal partnership to help build the skills required to meet...
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...
Cruden appointed to deliver net zero carbon Granton Waterfront homes
A net zero carbon housing development, comprising 94 flats and 48 colony-style homes, will help bring a derelict brownfield site back to life as...
Edinburgh Boiler Company named top contractor at national awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is celebrating after being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024.
The Dalkeith business...
Construction work to begin on Perth-headquartered firm’s first Italian projects
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has marked another milestone in its continued European expansion after making the final investment decision to proceed with the build of...
BAM adopts supply chain pallet initiative to help reduce waste
BAM has announced it has become the first adopter of a new supply chain initiative to make its use of pallets 'become circular and...
Robertson takes part in disposable vape recycling trial
ROBERTSON Construction has been addressing the potential environmental risk of single-use vape disposal on its sites by participating in a recycling trial.
The contractor has...
RICS launches new Residential Retrofit Standard to boost decarbonisation goals
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard to meet demand for 'high quality' advice on the topic.
The...
Major milestone for Gremista project as new transformers arrive
THE project to connect Shetland's local electricity network to the national grid has marked a milestone following the arrival of two new transformers, SSEN...
FIR culture impact report shows ‘strong’ growth
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released the results of its eighth annual review of fairness, inclusion, and respect (FIR) in the built environment...
Highland Council backs multi-billion pound wind farm plans
THE Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm's plans for a major offshore development.
The local authority met to consider...
Work begins on ‘transformational’ Granton Waterfront housing development
WORK is underway on the build of a new affordable housing development in the Granton Waterfront area of Edinburgh.
A ceremonial sod-cutting event took place...
Second Green Home Festival hailed a ‘resounding success’
SCOTLAND'S second Green Home Festival has been hailed another 'resounding success', with more than 500 delegates having signed up to the five-day event.
Attendees enjoyed...
The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment
By John Forster, chair of Forster Group
The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a...
Balfour Beatty joins the Buy Social Pledge to boost Scottish communities
BALFOUR Beatty has become the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative that sees businesses use their everyday spending to...
Call for ‘urgent action’ as Scottish heat pump rollout falls behind
CONCERNS have been raised over the pace of heat pump installations in Scotland following newly raised freedom of information figures.
Data from the Home Energy...
BESA calls for ‘massive retrofit push’ to address energy crisis
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned that the dramatic surge in energy prices 'reinforces' the need for a national programme of building...
External air barrier solution earns top marks on Scottish school projects
BLAIRGOWRIE-based Proctor Group has revealed how the firm’s Wraptite external air barrier solution has helped several new Scottish school construction projects to successfully achieve...
Compressed air specialist set for expansion as businesses look to go greener
NORTH Lanarkshire-based compressed air specialist, Design Air Scotland, has revealed its technology is helping businesses save 'thousands' of pounds and playing its part in...
