Dalkeith Passivhaus project looks to deliver significant energy savings
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the firm has commenced work on Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project in Dalkeith town centre.
The business...
Proposed changes to planning process for rooftop solar in Scotland welcomed
SAVILLS director Thomas McMillan, who is also the chair of Solar Energy Scotland, has welcomed plans by the Scottish Government to ease permitted development...
Edinburgh conference explores energy efficiency and carbon neutral buildings
SCOTLAND'S minister for zero carbon buildings joined experts from the built environment and energy efficiency sectors at an event in Edinburgh to discuss the...
Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group
AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...
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...
Industry leaders call for embodied carbon regulation at Edinburgh event
SCOTTISH industry leaders have said embodied carbon regulation is 'urgently required' to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment.
The issue was discussed at a...
Waste management firm invests in construction and demolition MRF in Renfrewshire
WRC Recycling, a waste management business based in Renfrewshire, has officially opened the doors to a new C&D material recycling facility (MRF) at its...
CBRE’s Glasgow office earns recognition for wellbeing credentials
CBRE’S Scottish HQ has been awarded WELL Certification at Platinum Level, in recognition of the real estate advisor’s commitment to promoting employee wellbeing.
The ground...
Falkirk recycles storm-damaged trees into flood defence infrastructure
A quarter-mile stretch of the Glen Burn, near Westquarter, has become the site of Falkirk Council's first project using natural materials to help mitigate...
Support warms up for district heat networks
The UK’s 2050 net zero target is increasing demand for sustainable solutions and leading property owners and developers to seek further ways of decarbonising...
Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals
A construction expert has claimed that Scotland needs to double the existing number of qualified electricians to make a successful transition to net zero.
Professor...
Akela to deliver piling solutions at landmark EV charging hub
AKELA Ground Engineering (GE) has secured a contract to deliver piling solutions at the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.
The hub will...
Solar scheme helps power Scottish Water services in Penicuik
A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik, cutting carbon emissions and reducing reliance on grid electricity.
The...
Robertson wins top sustainability accolade for fleet management approach
ROBERTSON Group has won the Sustainable Transport category at this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, for the firm's approach to fleet management.
The awards...
Housebuilder outlines ‘significant progress’ in sustainability journey
CALA Group has hailed the 'significant' progress made towards the firm's climate change goals in its annual sustainability data audit.
In the year ending 31st...
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,...
Kingdom Housing Association honoured for green credentials at London ceremony
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been recognised for its commitment to the environment during a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London.
The organisation...
Sustainable energy specialist targets hat-trick of business awards
GENSOURCE has announced that its growing influence in the sustainable energy sector has seen the firm shortlisted for SME of the Year at the...
Timber frame manufacturer makes PV cell investment to aid green goals
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has installed photovoltaic cells at its Oxfordshire factory as part of the firm's ESG commitments to...
‘First of its kind’ report calls for further research around timber cascading
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), Scottish Forestry and Zero Waste Scotland have published a new report exploring timber cascading in Scotland.
The report -...
