New training programme tipped to boost Passivhaus skills in Scotland
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), in collaboration with Coaction Training CIC, has announced a new training initiative designed to 'revolutionise' the construction industry's...
Plans submitted to transform former oil depot into new distillery in Ardrishaig
ORGANIC Architects, a specialist in designing sustainable distilleries, has submitted a planning application for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the west...
It’s time to challenge housing assumptions
Dr Anthony Greer, co-founder and director of corporate strategy at TALO, an offsite timber frame housing specialist, answers Project Scotland's questions about the firm’s...
Funding boost for ‘largest cultural Passivhaus building in Scotland’ project
A project to create a new home for Scotland's national art collection - tipped to become the largest cultural Passivhaus building in Scotland -...
Natural building products specialist appoints technical specification advisor
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems, a supplier of natural building products, has announced the appointment of Scotland-based Edward (Ed) Anthony as technical specification advisor.
Ed brings over...
Scottish Water to put 1,000 apprentices at forefront of transformation plans
APPRENTICES will be 'essential' in making Scottish Water greener and fit for future generations, the utility firm has said.
Over 1,000 new starts are set...
Dundee firm’s turnover surpasses £9m as demand grows
A Dundee business specialising in developing and manufacturing sustainable screw pile and ground screw foundation systems has surpassed £9 million in turnover.
Founded in 2019...
Agile approach helps unlock active travel hub in East Lothian
WHEN Akela Construction was appointed principal contractor for the £1.2 million Wallyford Toll Roundabout Improvement Scheme, MD Robert Ogg knew his team wasn’t going...
Transport minister takes first electric passenger train on Glasgow-Barrhead line
SCOTLAND'S transport minister has joined railway colleagues in travelling on the first electric passenger service from Glasgow Central to Barrhead.
The £63 million Glasgow -...
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...
Oil and gas workers to be supported in transition to sustainable energy roles
A new programme has been launched to help oil and gas workers in the north east of Scotland transition into the sustainable energy sector.
The...
Environmental sensors rolled out in council homes in West Dunbartonshire
ENVIRONMENTAL sensors aimed at eradicating damp and mould are being installed in more than 10,000 council homes in West Dunbartonshire.
The technology works by tracking...
Craighead Wind Farm gets green light following appeal
RENEWABLE energy company Galileo Empower has secured planning permission (subject to conditions) for a proposed eight-turbine wind farm development, located north of Carnbo in...
Landmark reached on build of low carbon Edinburgh housing development
A landmark has been reached in the build of a new housing development at Rowanbank Gardens in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh.
Structural building work...
Most modern buildings ‘unprepared’ for impact of climate change
A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that most modern buildings are not designed for the impending impact of climate change.
Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University...
Pallet reuse scheme launches three-day collection service in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION firms, housebuilders, and builders merchants across Scotland using The Pallet LOOP will now get their pallets picked up faster, as the business introduces...
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
Barratt and David Wilson Homes celebrate sustainability recognition
BARRATT and David Wilson Homes Scotland have been named amongst the world's most sustainable companies in TIME magazine.
The housebuilder was named on the TIME's...
Construction begins on Passivhaus affordable homes in Fife
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed construction work is underway on its 'largest green development' to date.
30 new affordable homes for social rent will be...
Housebuilder outlines ‘significant progress’ in sustainability journey
CALA Group has hailed the 'significant' progress made towards the firm's climate change goals in its annual sustainability data audit.
In the year ending 31st...
