Local firms help meet milestone on major SSEN Transmission project
THE first of 47 steel lattice towers has been fully assembled along the 13.3km route of SSEN Transmission's Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV...
Prestwick Leisure Club transformation work extended
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has confirmed works to transform Prestwick Leisure Club are being extended.
The project started last August and a new roof has already...
Aberdeen FC reveals ambition for proposed new stadium to be net zero
ABERDEEN FC has signed up to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework after revealing its ambitions for its proposed new stadium to be...
Granton pilot project will test new approach for ‘high-performing’ affordable homes
A new guide of net zero carbon building designs has been tipped to provide a 'significant boost' to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part...
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...
Ogilvie Group plants 250,000 trees as part of sustainability goals
OGILVIE Group has revealed the firm has planted 250,000 trees on the outskirts of Stirling as part of a plan to reduce the company’s...
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)...
‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils
THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...
Shetland firm wins major £2.5m housing project on island
SHETLAND firm DITT Construction has been contracted to demolish and rebuild eight houses in Lerwick.
The £2.5 million Shetland Island Council project is set to...
SSEN Transmission supports youth climate summit at Mock COP30 in Inverness
SSEN Transmission has been announced as one of the principal sponsors of this year's Mock COP30 event taking place in Inverness.
The youth-led climate conference...
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...
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...
Digital Twin tech ‘revolutionising’ non-domestic building upgrades unveiled
AN initiative aimed at revolutionising the approach to retrofit and building upgrades for the UK’s non-domestic buildings has been launched this week at the...
Leveraging timber resources tipped to help address Scotland’s rural housing crisis
ECOLOGICAL timber homes specialist MAKAR has announced that two of the firm's 'pioneering and affordable' properties have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust.
The...
Edinburgh Napier students complete ‘world-first’ construction project in China
A team of students from Edinburgh Napier have completed a 'world-first' construction project in China based around sustainable bamboo building material.
The scholars helped build...
Construction business outlines net zero strategy
HENRY Brothers has outlined its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The construction firm revealed it aims to reduce total greenhouse gasses...
Carbon-cutting projects in line for £8.7m funding boost
EIGHT carbon-cutting projects are to receive a share of £8.7 million in Scottish Government funding.
The latest round of the low carbon infrastructure transition programme...
Housebuilder ramps up sustainability commitments by backing tree initiative
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara Scotland has announced its support for the charity Trees for Cities.
Hundreds of trees will be planted this year as part of the...
Procast Group completes £4.7m project in Glasgow’s east end
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has completed work on a £4.7 million project to install external wall insulation across 167 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association.
The project,...
New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland
NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.
An analysis of the principal housebuilders...
