Fiona Hodgson

SNIPEF research reveals ‘significant dissatisfaction’ with climate policies

A new ICM survey on behalf of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has found 'significant dissatisfaction' among the Scottish public...
Superglass pallets

Stirling insulation specialist joins reusable pallet scheme

GLASS mineral wool insulation manufacturer Superglass is removing white pallets from its supply chain as part of its sustainability commitments by becoming an early...

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...
Balfour Beatty joins the Buy Social Pledge

Balfour Beatty joins the Buy Social Pledge to boost Scottish communities

BALFOUR Beatty has become the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative that sees businesses use their everyday spending to...

New report reveals investor demand for green buildings is rising in Scotland

OCCUPIER demand for sustainable buildings in Scotland has risen, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is stifling the impact on net zero targets,...

Construction underway on SSE Renewables first European project

PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has announced that construction is underway on its first project outside of the UK and Ireland. Civil works have commenced on the...

Work underway on Scotland’s largest net zero housing development

GROUND has been broken at Scotland's largest net zero housing development in the Granton area of Edinburgh. It marks the start of construction works at...

Second Green Home Festival hailed a ‘resounding success’

SCOTLAND'S second Green Home Festival has been hailed another 'resounding success', with more than 500 delegates having signed up to the five-day event. Attendees enjoyed...

Green Home Festival set to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is set to host a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, designed to provide practical assistance and advice...
Fiona Hyslop with electric vehicle

EV charging funding boost for Scotland’s rural and island locations

THE Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.5 million to ensure 'more equitable access' to electric vehicle (EV) charging opportunities across the country. The Rural...
DEA advising on EPC

Elmhurst Energy gears up for Scotland Conference

ELMHURST Energy is to bring energy efficiency and retrofit professionals together in Glasgow on May 20 for its Scotland Conference at the Radisson Blu...

Organisers hail success of annual event celebrating traditional buildings

ORGANISERS have hailed the success of the 11th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival. Held as part of the Edinburgh Fringe, the event offered members of the...

Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project

PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council. The work will see three entire blocks of...

SSE welcomes UK Government scheme to unlock investment in long-duration electricity storage

SSE has welcomed the announcement by the UK Government confirming its decision to finalise and implement a cap and floor investment framework to support...
30 Semple Street

Red Rock Power becomes latest tenant at Edinburgh’s 30 Semple Street

EDINBURGH-based renewable energy company Red Rock Power has become the latest tenant to commit to long-term lease at 30 Semple Street. The office development, which...

Robertson Partnership Homes to deliver part of new Raploch community

ROBERTSON Partnership Homes is set to build 32 affordable homes on behalf of Stirling Council in the Raploch area of the city. A further 36...
Andrew Mickel with Chris Rason, Managing Director, Energy Solutions at Aggreko

Mac Mic Group enters ‘milestone’ agreement with Aggreko for Inchinnan solar park

FAMILY-owned Mac Mic Group has achieved a major milestone for the business after entering into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period...
Calvay Housing Association and Procast project in Barlanark

267 Glasgow homes to benefit from external wall insulation project

HAMILTON-based Procast Group has started work on a £5 million project to install external wall insulation across 267 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association. This...

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...
Inverness

Scotland’s Railway climate action plan to see £400m resilience investment

NETWORK Rail, under its Scotland's Railway partnership, has published its climate action plan for 2024-2029. The blueprint will see more than £400 million contributed towards...