Scaling up isn’t enough: why construction must deliver sustainable scale in 2026
By John Forster, founder & chair, Forster Group
AS we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social...
Torry Heat Network progress welcomed
DOMESTIC and commercial customers in eligible properties in Torry will be able to enter agreements to have their heating supplied by the Torry Heat...
Solar install improves sustainability Record for automatic doors specialist
AUTOMATIC doors specialist Record UK has completed a 288 kWp rooftop solar PV system at its headquarters and main production facility in Blantyre.
Delivered by...
Clark Contracts begins work on refurbishment of Inverness park
CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the refurbishment of Inverness' Bught Park, on behalf of the Highland Council.
The park is being revamped with sustainability...
White paper highlights need to address ‘hidden costs’ of embodied carbon in new buildings
NEW research published by Anderson Bell Christie (ABC), funded by Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK, has revealed that the 'hidden costs' of embodied carbon...
Sustainable construction products manufacturer reports record year as demand soars for green solutions
DURA Products, which manufactures sustainable road kerbs and drainage solutions using recycled polymers, has recorded its most successful year yet.
The firm revealed it has...
Call made for greater use of non-price criteria in offshore wind energy auctions
SSE Renewables has called on global governments and regulators to make greater use of non-price criteria in offshore wind energy auctions.
The call concerns auctions...
Edinburgh Boiler Company announces £12,000 solar panel giveaway
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to give away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to...
‘More people than ever’ considering energy efficiency of homes
SPRINGFIELD Group has unveiled new data which underlines the value of sustainable building and energy efficiency in the property sector and its increasing importance...
Scotland may need to invest up to £14.2 billion in climate change adaptions
INVESTMENT of between £7.8 and 14.2 billion may be needed in Scotland over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate...
New Currie Community High School tipped to benefit generations to come
KIER has completed construction of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, which has been designed to Passivhaus standards.
The building was handed over...
Waste strategy checks out at Glasgow hotel refurbishment
THE refurbishment of the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow has reportedly achieved a 98.87% waste recycling rate, thanks to collaboration between construction and fit-out specialist...
Perform Panel publishes EPDs for wet wall laminated range
PANEL manufacturer Perform Panel, part of the Donaldson Group, has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full range of wet...
Making a net zero Scotland alu-clad
By Mike Stevenson, senior manager strategic markets, NorDan UK
SCOTLAND is hoping to achieve a cleaner, greener environment by 2045 – five years ahead of...
Apatura secures planning consent for new battery storage system in Tealing
RENEWABLE energy storage specialist, Apatura, has secured planning permission to build and operate a new 100 megawatt (MW) capacity battery energy storage system (BESS)...
Perth installer earns recognition for hybrid air source heat pump project
ARRAN Donald from Perth has been announced as the Scottish regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2024.
Arran specialises in ground and air source...
Aberdeen firm’s emissions project highlights ‘significant’ savings for Middle East operator
ABERDEEN-headquartered energy consultancy Xodus has revealed it has completed a benchmarking emissions review for a major Middle East oil operator’s full asset portfolio, demonstrating...
Procast Group delivers upgrades to homes across East Renfrewshire
PROCAST Group has embarked on work to transform homes across East Renfrewshire as part of a £725,000 project.
The Hamilton-based firm is carrying out roof...
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...
Structural composite panel innovator strengthens senior team
VASO Global, a construction business that converts waste glass into structural composite panels, has appointed Graham McDonald as chairman.
The Dumfries and Galloway-based firm has...
