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New retrofit report highlights ‘biggest opportunity for construction employers this century’

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and TrustMark have published a joint report designed to help the industry prepare for the skills required to...

Reuse of construction materials amongst suggestions for new circular economy plans

PROMOTING the reuse of construction materials are amongst a set of actions being suggested as part of the Scottish Government's draft circular economy and...
Dougie Bell

Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for four awards

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is celebrating after being shortlisted in four categories at the Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2025. The Dalkeith-based firm has been...
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The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey

By Lynsay Bell Manson, MD at Studio LBA SCOTLAND has set a legally binding target of achieving net zero emissions by 2045, with an interim...
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New guide ‘demystifies’ misconceptions around battery energy storage systems

ENERGY solutions specialist Aggreko has released a guide for construction managers which aims to demystify common misconceptions surrounding battery energy storage systems (BESS). With 21%...

Construction underway of UK’s ‘largest consumer-owned wind farm’ in Ayrshire

CONSTRUCTION of the UK’s largest consumer-owned wind farm has begun in Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, as blades begin to be lifted onto the eight turbines at...

University of Strathclyde to help shape policies that reduce energy demand

THE University of Strathclyde has been announced as a partner in the new Energy Reduction Demand Research Centre (EDRC). The centre has been awarded £15...

New mortar made from recycled plastic helps reduce heat loss

NEWCASTLE University researchers have developed a mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which it says improves insulation and reduces plastic waste. The team...
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Build of energy-efficient homes complete in Stirling

THE JR Group has successfully delivered a collection of energy efficient new homes at Glasgow Road in Stirling. The £2 million Stirling Council project was...
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ICE Scotland says new first minister must address infrastructure ‘resiliency’

ICE Scotland director Ben Westland has urged new first minister Humza Yousaf to address the resiliency of the nation's infrastructure. Mr Westland also stressed the...
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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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New report highlights investment models to support decarbonisation of Scotland’s social housing

  A new report published by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has highlighted a series of financial models to attract investment into retrofitting Scotland's social...

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...

Harley Haddow ramps up sustainability offering with new associate director

HARLEY Haddow has strengthened its sustainability offering with the appointment of a new associate director in Edinburgh.  Stephen Gallacher has relocated from London to join...

Innovations to ‘future-proof’ Scotland’s ports against climate change

Ramsay Muirhead, director of ports & infrastructure at CMAL, discusses the importance of innovations to tackling rising sea levels in Scotland ACCORDING to Marine Scotland...

Lerwick Port Authority joins the ORION Clean Energy Project

THE ORION Clean Energy Project has welcomed Lerwick Port Authority as a strategic partner. The Port Authority will be joining the strategic partnership alongside Shetland...

Scottish Government approves plans to extend Highland wind farm

PLANS have been approved by the Scottish Government for the extension of Achany Wind Farm near Rosehall in the Highlands. The approval will see SSE...
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Community feedback sought on wind farm plans for ex-coal mine site in East Ayrshire

A Scottish renewables developer has put forward plans for a new wind farm on a former coal mine north east of New Cumnock. OnPath Energy...

Clean energy generator which could be used in construction set for Aberdeen trial

A hydrogen-power 25kW energy generator is to be trialled by at the Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) site. Start-up company, Hydrologiq, will test the...

Cruden goes for gold with sustainability recognition

CRUDEN Homes has announced it has become only the second housebuilder in the UK to achieve a NextGeneration Project Gold Award from the NextGeneration...