Story Scotland launches energy division to support nation’s net zero ambitions
STORY Scotland has announced the launch of a new division designed to deliver 'innovative and efficient' civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland.
The...
Build of energy efficient homes for larger families underway in Bonhill
CCG has commenced work on the build of new energy efficient homes designed for larger families in Bonhill.
The 26-home West Dunbartonshire Council development will...
Work underway on revamp of Strathclyde Country Park’s Watersports Centre
WORK to revamp Strathclyde Country Park's Watersports Centre into a facility featuring space for health and wellbeing activities, community use, and business start-ups.
The North...
Energy Training Academy to upskill hundreds of Octopus engineers
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership...
Scotland’s deep waters could help create ‘thousands’ of new jobs
DEEP waters found on the Scottish coast could see the country become home to 'large-scale' floating offshore wind ports and factories, UK prime minister...
Healthy company culture is key to Wallace Whittle’s growth plans
REPLICATING the quality service, customer trust, and market dominance of Apple is what Wallace Whittle is working towards, chiefs at the high-flying environmental building...
Students tasked with using timber to design sustainable community centre
BUILT environment students and recent graduates have been challenged to design a community centre that is 'truly sustainable'.
Trade membership body Timber Development UK is...
Solar install takes Forfar ladder manufacturer to new sustainability heights
FORFAR-based manufacturer Ramsay Ladders has installed a solar PV system as part of the firm's plans to reduce its carbon footprint, strengthen energy resilience, and...
Union Technical appointment brings Scottish voice to national decarbonisation group
UNION Technical has been appointed to the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG), which brings together experts to drive forward the UK’s residential retrofit ambitions.
The...
New Midlothian skills initiative aims to connect with 1,000 young people
VATTENFALL and Midlothian Council will work with Powering Futures and Edinburgh Science to deliver a skills programme that is aiming to connect with 1,000...
UK targets making steel sector more competitive globally
THE UK's steel procurement taskforce has presented the findings of its final report on the ways in which the steel sector can become more...
Plans submitted for mixed-use Glasgow Merchant City development
ARTISAN Real Estate has lodged a planning application for a new multi-million pound mixed-use development in Glasgow's Merchant City.
Situated at 65-97 Ingram Street on...
Moray Council approves option for solar panels on key buildings
MORAY Council has approved plans to explore investment in solar photovoltaic (PV) to generate electricity from its buildings and cut carbon emissions.
Beginning with Elgin...
Further award recognition for Hydro Ness energy project
HIGHLAND Council's sustainable energy project Hydro Ness has won another national award.
The council was one of 12 organisations across Scotland to be praised for...
Planes used on 24-month bird and marine survey at Scottish wind farm
OSSIAN Offshore Wind Farm Limited has reached a key project milestone following the completion of 24-months of site-specific bird and marine animal surveys.
HiDef Aerial...
Upskilling our existing workforce is key to getting apprentices ready for zero carbon
By Caitriona Jordan, head of retrofit programmes at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)
Scotland must reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, 40% of which come from...
Scottish universities to lead digital approach to decarbonising UK transport
A new national hub, jointly led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, has secured £46 million in funding to decarbonise transport in...
KR Group lands steel and cladding contract for Wester Ross aquaculture facility
KR Group has announced it has landed a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the build of...
Waste not, want not
By Phil Sutton, founder, Duraproducts
THIS year’s European Week for Waste Reduction (EWRR) takes place from 16-24 November and its campaign theme is ‘reduce, reuse,...
Sustainability doesn’t mean our buildings have to lack creativity
By Ruaridh Nicol, associate at Holmes Miller
AS the climate crisis continues to drive one of the biggest calls for change across the globe, sustainability...
