Carbon capture tool designed for UK construction sector made available to Scottish firms
SCOTTISH firms have been given access to what is believed to be the first online carbon emission calculator designed specifically for the UK construction...
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...
Builders’ merchant ramps up sustainability drive with EV charging points
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has installed electric vehicle charging points at all four of its depots across Scotland.
Headquartered at Prestonfield in Edinburgh,...
Major players sign historic agreement to protect Scotland’s infrastructure
MORE than 20 organisations are formally joining forces to protect Scotland’s critical infrastructure from weather and climate-related impacts.
The ‘Climate Ready Infrastructure Scotland Forum’ was...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
Trade body calls for nationwide retrofitting programme after winter fuel cuts
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for a nationwide retrofitting programme to upgrade the energy efficiency of UK homes following the government's...
Timber frame manufacturer secures verified PMV score
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55%...
PDM secures major wind farm contract win with Maxwell Construction & Civils
BUILDING materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure...
New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland
NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.
An analysis of the principal housebuilders...
UHI targets European partnerships to boost hydrogen offering
UHI North, West, and Hebrides is looking to boost its reputation in hydrogen training and innovation as it eyes European partnerships.
The learning institute delivers...
Call for ‘urgent action’ as Scottish heat pump rollout falls behind
CONCERNS have been raised over the pace of heat pump installations in Scotland following newly raised freedom of information figures.
Data from the Home Energy...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd highlights progress in sustainability journey
AHEAD of World Environment Day (June 5), 156-year-old Inchinnan contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has highlighted the importance of conducting business sustainably.
Since first gaining...
Predictive weather systems installed at Glasgow nurseries to mitigate effects of climate change
SMART water systems have been installed at two new-build nursery schools in Glasgow in a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Likened to...
Biodiversity improvements delivered around Aberdeen reservoir
SCOTTISH Water has revealed that work to provide an improved habitat for wading and farmland birds, as well as protecting and enhancing biodiversity, has...
Funding boost for ‘game-changing’ recycled glass building technology innovation
A south of Scotland-based 'disruptor' in the UK construction sector is benefiting from a £330,000 grant to propel its recycled glass building technology.
Vaso by...
£15.9m funding secured for low carbon Glasgow development
PARAGON Bank’s development finance division has provided a £15.9 million funding package to PfP igloo and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) for the development of...
Springfield villages honoured at national awards ceremony
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield has picked up two national awards for its flagship villages in Perth and Dundee.
The UK-wide WhatHouse? Awards, held in London, recognised Springfield’s...
Work starts to transform green space in Glasgow’s southside
RJ McLeod has commenced work to transform a green space in Glasgow's southside into a 'vibrant' urban park.
The 'underused' area adjacent to high-rise flats...
Planning applications to demonstrate net zero credentials under new proposals
PLANNING applications will have to demonstrate how they will help meet Scotland's net zero ambitions to get approval, under new proposals.
The Scottish Government said...
Brewster Brothers secures landmark EPD for recycled aggregates
RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has become the first in the UK to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for recycled aggregates.
The intention is...
