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Approval for ‘critical’ Skye electricity transmission upgrade project

SSEN Transmission has secured approval for a 'critical' electricity transmission upgrade between Fort Augustus and Skye. The Scottish Government approval relates to the plans for...
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Sustainability ‘at the heart’ of Holland & Barrett’s new Glasgow store

HOLLAND & BARRETT has opened a new store in Glasgow refitted with mild steel and FSC-certified wood. Mild steel is a 100% recyclable material, with...

Zaptec charges ahead after securing deals with major Scottish housebuilders

ZAPTEC, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has signed multi-year deals with three Scottish housebuilders to become their preferred supplier. Whiteburn Projects, Kirkwood Homes...
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SNIPEF research reveals ‘significant dissatisfaction’ with climate policies

A new ICM survey on behalf of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has found 'significant dissatisfaction' among the Scottish public...

New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials

NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023. Data...
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Major players take heed of biochar’s construction potential

CALA and CCG were among the major names in attendance at the launch event of Heriot-Watt University’s two-year study into the potential use of...

Roof tile manufacturer announces net zero commitment

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has unveiled its plans to become a net zero business by 2040. The Lochmaben-based firm revealed its major...

Another award win for Allander Leisure Centre

BEARSDEN'S Allander Leisure Centre has secured another accolade after topping the leaderboard in the Leisure and Arts category at the 2024 Glasgow Institute of Architects...

Electrical bodies highlight green skills and urge others to show net zero commitment

SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have released a new video ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship...

Green Home Festival gears up for second year at Edinburgh Fringe

THE Green Home Festival is to be launched by Scottish Government housing minister Paul McLennan on August 14. Mr McLennan is due to be a...

Funding boost for Highlands project that would create 500 construction jobs

SSE has announced it is providing a £100 million investment boost into what could be Britain's biggest pumped hydro storage scheme in 40 years. The...

Robertson Partnership Homes to deliver part of new Raploch community

ROBERTSON Partnership Homes is set to build 32 affordable homes on behalf of Stirling Council in the Raploch area of the city. A further 36...
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Industry set to take key role in biochar research

THE Scottish construction sector is set to play a key-role in a two-year study exploring the possibility of utilising biochar as a building material...

Council appoints firm to survey condition of Edinburgh high-rises

WILL Rudd Davidson has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to survey the condition of high-rise homes in the capital. The firm will...

Key to going green is involving the workforce at every level

By Tim Dew, chief executive of business simulation games company GingrTech THE delegates to COP26 next month have bought their tickets and are leafing through...

‘Landmark’ Stirling office building shortlisted for top award

STIRLING Development Agency (SDA) is celebrating after its recently completed development at Kildean Business Park was shortlisted for the 2023 Scottish Property Awards in...
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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...
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Saint-Gobain UK to build low-carbon stone wool insulation factory

SAINT-GOBAIN UK has announced plans to create a multi-million-pound low-carbon stone wool insulation manufacturing factory. To be located at the former Holwell Foundry Works in...

Dundee firm developing AI tool to analyse heat loss in homes

A Dundee-based thermal imaging company is developing AI to reduce heat loss in homes thanks to funding from The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre...

West Fraser report highlights group’s sustainability achievements

WEST Fraser has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining the group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance over the past year. The document also reflects...