Annan firm’s innovation tipped to ‘revolutionise’ housebuilding sector

A new electric charge point has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the housebuilding industry. Created by Annan-based Eco Group alongside a team of industry experts, the...
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Housebuilder installs bug hotels and wildlife garden at Kennoway school

PUPILS from Kennoway Primary School have been supporting biodiversity in their playground following the installation of new bug hotels within the school’s wildlife garden. The...

Where we’re going with skills mix: a new paradigm for a sustainable energy future

By professor Norman McLennan, director of COES Caledonia Ltd and a visiting professor at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture at Robert Gordon University. The...
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‘Significant’ share of construction professionals do not measure emissions on projects

NEW research has revealed that sustainability progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment, but the rate of advancement needs to...

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...

Plans submitted for eco-therapy wellness park in East Ayrshire

A planning application has been submitted to East Ayrshire Council for an eco-therapy wellness park, which would be located on the site of the...

Commercial solar photovoltaic: transitioning from the carrot to the stick

By Dr James Crosby-Wrigley, head of sustainability for commercial and industrial energy supply and usage at Advantage Utilities Scotland has committed to becoming a more...
Juergen Maier CBE, chair of Great British Energy and Stuart Black, chief executive of HIE

HIE and Great British Energy sign partnership agreement

HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Great British Energy (GBE) have signed a partnership agreement to work together to accelerate the UK's transition to...
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Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre earns top public sector award recognition

THE retrofit of Scotland's National Retrofit Centre has been named Public Sector Project of the Year at the 2025 Energy Saving Awards. The project, led...
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Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for hat-trick of awards

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been nominated in three categories at the H&V News Awards 2024. The heating and renewables specialist has been shortlisted...

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...
Alan Boyle, Story Scotland

Energy division marks a fresh chapter for Story in Scotland

Story Scotland has created a new division to deliver civil engineering solutions for energy customers. The move has been tipped to establish the firm...

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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Edinburgh Boiler Company named top contractor at national awards

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is celebrating after being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024. The Dalkeith business...
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Zero Waste Week: reduce, reuse, and rethink

By Phil Sutton, founder of Duraproducts As Zero Waste Week (September 2-6, 2024) approaches, it is imperative to recognise the critical role of waste reduction....

Fife’s local heat and energy efficiency strategy approved

FIFE Council has approved long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region. Councillors on...

‘Green’ glazing solution helps save Edinburgh community hub

A former banker who was determined to make his house warmer and more energy efficient has seen his invention used in its first commercial...
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ABC white paper urges government to establish framework for circular construction transition

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has produced a white paper that identifies 'significant change' is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net...

Cruden appointed to deliver net zero carbon Granton Waterfront homes

A net zero carbon housing development, comprising 94 flats and 48 colony-style homes, will help bring a derelict brownfield site back to life as...

Highland Council to undertake energy performance assessments on property portfolio

ENERGY performance assessments of the Highland Council's property portfolio are set to be undertaken. The local authority said the work will directly support and inform...