Apatura secures planning consent for new battery storage system in Tealing
RENEWABLE energy storage specialist, Apatura, has secured planning permission to build and operate a new 100 megawatt (MW) capacity battery energy storage system (BESS)...
Triple glazed windows add to green credentials of landmark Drymen development
NORDAN alu-clad timber windows have helped deliver energy efficiency to Scotland's largest Passivhaus social housing development to date.
The site in Drymen, Stirlingshire, was the...
EHA warns that Scotland ‘risks missing fuel poverty and net zero targets’
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has warned that fuel poverty and net zero targets in Scotland risk being missed unless new legislation on heat...
New funding package supports delivery of sustainable homes in Airdrie
A Cumbernauld-based developer has started work on a new 17-home sustainable development in Airdrie.
McKernan Homes, managed by Peter McKernan, has been operating in Scotland...
Grants worth up to £20m available in bid to decarbonise public sector buildings
THE Scottish Government has launched a new funding scheme offering up to £20 million in grants to support the decarbonisation of public sector buildings.
Local...
Turner & Townsend warns against compromising net zero goals in face of economic pressures
A new report from Turner & Townsend has revealed that the threat of recession should not prompt construction firms to compromise on their sustainability...
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...
Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.
Major challenges...
Plans for build of £130m battery storage facility in Bathgate edge forward
PLANS for the build of a £130 million 200-megawatt battery storage facility in Bathgate have passed through West Lothian Council's executive committee without objection.
The...
Historic Environment Scotland ramps up traditional skills training
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced it is increasing delivery of traditional skills training to support a green recovery.
HES and Forth Valley College are...
Inverness event to showcase opportunities to work on Clash Gour wind farm project
EDF Renewables UK will host a supply chain event in Inverness later this month to showcase its new Clash Gour wind farm and provide...
Low carbon solution boosts Perth ‘super sewer’ works
A new 'super sewer' project solution in Perth has been tipped to save 234 tonnes of carbon.
Aquaspira has provided 520 metres of reinforced...
Aberdeen firm’s emissions project highlights ‘significant’ savings for Middle East operator
ABERDEEN-headquartered energy consultancy Xodus has revealed it has completed a benchmarking emissions review for a major Middle East oil operator’s full asset portfolio, demonstrating...
RES submits plans for Westport battery energy storage project in East Ayrshire
RENEWABLE energy company RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Westport battery energy...
CBRE’s Glasgow office earns recognition for wellbeing credentials
CBRE’S Scottish HQ has been awarded WELL Certification at Platinum Level, in recognition of the real estate advisor’s commitment to promoting employee wellbeing.
The ground...
JR Scaffold secures delivery partner role for second phase of Warmworks initiative
JR Scaffold has been successful in securing its place as a delivery partner on the supply chain for the next phase of the Scottish...
Top considerations for commercial solar PV
Roofing and solar provider Forster Group was appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes. Bruce...
Procast secures £16m West Lothian Council contract
PROCAST has secured a tender win for West Lothian Council worth £16 million over four years.
The Glasgow-based retrofitting specialist said the win marks the...
RJ McLeod begins build of £400m Highland wind farm
RJ McLeod has commenced work on the build of a £400 million onshore wind farm in the Highlands.
The firm is delivering the 208MW Strathy...
Revised Heat in Buildings Bill requires ‘robust delivery plan’
SECTOR stakeholders have welcomed progress in the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament – but have urged...
