Predictive weather systems installed at Glasgow nurseries to mitigate effects of climate change

SMART water systems have been installed at two new-build nursery schools in Glasgow in a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change. Likened to...

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...

First set of turbines erected at £566m Shetland wind farm

THE first set of turbines have been installed at the £580 million Viking Wind Farm in Shetland. Due for completion in 2024, the wind farm...

New report reveals investor demand for green buildings is rising in Scotland

OCCUPIER demand for sustainable buildings in Scotland has risen, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is stifling the impact on net zero targets,...
Accelerate to Zero Awards

Accelerate to Zero Awards return for second year

BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has announced that the Accelerate to Zero Awards are back for a second year. The awards recognise businesses, organisations,...

Build of offshore wind farm to begin as £3.5 billion funding milestone reached

THE equal joint owners of the planned Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm have announced today that the flagship Scottish project has reached financial close...

‘More people than ever’ considering energy efficiency of homes

SPRINGFIELD Group has unveiled new data which underlines the value of sustainable building and energy efficiency in the property sector and its increasing importance...

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...

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...
The Qvantum UK team

Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network

HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner. Headquartered in Ballygawley,...

Plans unveiled for major Passivhaus extension at historic Edinburgh school

PLANS have been launched for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy in the north of Edinburgh. Both phases were designed by Holmes Miller,...

Specialist team aims to unlock £40bn needed for Glasgow’s net zero ambitions

A specialist green investment team is to be created by Glasgow City Council to help unlock a £40 billion fund needed for the city's...

UK Government urged to back Acorn carbon capture and storage project

HUMZA Yousaf has called on the UK Government to give the go-ahead for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Aberdeenshire. The project...
CGI of modular container office at Falkirk Wheel

Dalbeattie modular construction business secures Falkirk Wheel project

DALBEATTIE-based modular construction company Iron & Pine has secured a contract with Scottish Canals to deliver a sustainable modular office at the Falkirk Wheel. The...

Aviemore contractor shows commitment to revitalising natural habitats

AVIEMORE-based contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has shown its commitment to revitalising natural habitats via a new financial support package agreed with the rewilding and...

Third programme helps professionals return to Scotland’s renewables sector

SSE has stepped up its collaboration with STEM Returners to help more engineers in Scotland re-enter the renewables sector following a career break. The partnership...

Glasgow office achieves Platinum status for digital connectivity

FORE Partnership, developer of Glasgow’s Cadworks office building, has announced that the facility has achieved a Platinum WiredScore award, which recognises excellence in digital...

Starbucks charging hubs boost growth plans for Edinburgh EV infrastructure specialist

FOR:EV, an Edinburgh-headquartered provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has launched the roll-out of rapid charging stations at four branches of Starbucks, from Perthshire...

CICV raises ‘serious concerns’ over discontinuation of solar PV funding

THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has raised 'serious concerns' in response to the Scottish Government's decision to discontinue funding for solar photovoltaic (PV)...
Blue roofs on city buildings

Off-membrane stance helps blend blue roofs

This excerpt from ACO Building Drainage’s recently published Blue Roof Guide Vol 2 details how blue roof integration impacts green, hard-landscaped, and biosolar roofs MULTIFUNCTIONAL...