JR Scaffold secures delivery partner role for second phase of Warmworks initiative
JR Scaffold has been successful in securing its place as a delivery partner on the supply chain for the next phase of the Scottish...
Green credentials help attract Knight Frank to new Aberdeen office space
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has become the first tenant to secure office space in a newly refurbished building in Aberdeen's west end.
The deal...
New fund aims to help Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings adapt to climate change
A £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects designed to help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate...
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...
Current retrofit approach ‘misses huge opportunity’
THE current approach to retrofit isn’t going to achieve the scale required, according to Rufus Grantham, co-founder at not-for-profit community interest corporation Living Places.
His...
‘Eco-education’ building at Dollar Academy marks steel frame milestone
AN 'eco-education' building at Dollar Academy in Clackmannanshire has achieved a milestone with a steel signing ceremony taking place to mark completion of the...
Scottish Government encouraged to ‘hold its nerve’ over Passivhaus policy
THE Passivhaus Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to 'hold its nerve' and continue with its previously announced plans to introduce a Scottish...
The top misconceptions about timber as a building material
Modern engineering has addressed many of the traditional concerns related to wood, making it a viable and attractive option for contemporary construction projects, explains...
Niche developer looks to set the standard on sustainable city living
ARTISAN Real Estate claims to have 'raised the bar' for sustainable development with the launch of a new design framework designed to achieve low...
Blantyre flatted blocks benefit from carbon reduction through construction
GMG Contractors has completed a six-month project to deliver transformative upgrades to five flatted blocks in Blantyre.
Working in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council, the...
Balfour Beatty to lead New Deer substation extension project
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed by SSEN Transmission to upgrade the New Deer electricity substation in Aberdeenshire.
Originally energised in 2019, Balfour Beatty will now...
‘Affordable and desirable’ zero carbon home to be showcased in Glasgow
A zero carbon home which demonstrates how 'affordable and desirable' properties can help tackle environmental challenges will open its doors to the public in...
Edinburgh Boiler Company launches free heat pump installation initiative
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is encouraging people to transition more quickly into renewables by installing hybrid heat pumps for free.
Grants of up to...
CBRE appoints senior sustainability consultant in Scotland
CBRE has strengthened its ESG offering in Scotland with the appointment of chartered surveyor Laura Jones as a senior sustainability consultant.
Laura will be based...
EV chargers installed at Barrhead Retail Park
OSPREY Charging has installed eight high-powered EV chargers at Barrhead Retail Park in East Renfrewshire.
The firm explained that the 300kW rapid charge points are...
Tummel Bridge Power Station reopens following £50m refurbishment
PERTHSHIRE'S iconic Tummel Bridge Power Station has officially opened following a £50 million refurbishment by SSE Renewables.
The site, which is in the centre of...
Anderson Bell Christie unveils embodied carbon lifecycle assessment offering
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced it is now offering clients an in-house embodied carbon lifecycle assessment using One Click LCA.
The software is compliant...
Potential delay in heat pump timescales would be ‘welcome news’ for housing sector
A reported delay in the timescale for introducing heat pumps has been welcomed by Scottish property firm DJ Alexander Ltd.
The estate and letting agent...
Remove solar red tape to help tackle energy crisis
THE potential removal of red tape on firms installing solar panels at their premises could help manufacturers and food processors in Scotland control spiralling...
Edinburgh-headquartered firm in the running for two awards
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is hoping for a double success having been shortlisted in two categories at the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2024.
The...
