‘Office of the future’ created in Glasgow’s east end

SPACE Solutions has completed a design and build project for ESG technology solutions provider Utopi in EastWorks, Clyde Gateway, creating an 'office of the...
Robertson and SEPA launch free environmental training to improve compliance and sustainability in Scotland

Robertson and SEPA launch free environmental training toolkit

ROBERTSON and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have launched a toolkit to help Scotland's construction sector meet its legal environmental obligations and build...
Hydronics Unlocked will launch in Edinburgh with two courses in April

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...
SSEN operator looking out to sea

SSEN submits application for ‘key part’ of £20 billion project

SSEN Transmission has submitted a marine licence application to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate for the Spittal to Peterhead high voltage direct current (HVDC)...

Major funding boost for sustainable cement innovation in South Lanarkshire

A Scottish-based manufacturing facility which will enable the production of lower carbon cement products has secured a £500,000 award from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular...
Cover of Balfour Beatty Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy

Balfour Beatty updates sustainability strategy

BALFOUR Beatty has announced an update of its Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy. The contractor explained the strategy ensures a 'holistic approach' that addresses the...
Flexel EcoSunC

Glenrothes-made infrared ceiling heater panels show their flexibility

Flexel has revealed that its ECOSUN C+ far infrared ceiling heater panels represent a 'sophisticated and energy-efficient' heating solution, designed and manufactured at the...
RI Cruden team

Highland renewables specialist focuses on people and purpose in milestone year

HIGHLAND renewables firm RI Cruden has revealed it is marking its 20th anniversary by giving back to the region it serves. In celebration of the...
Stuart McKill (left) and Barry Fisher, Keep Scotland Beautiful

Scotland’s sustainability journey can be a win-win for everybody

SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been hailed by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful for its role in helping the country meet ambitious sustainability targets. Chief executive...

Timber and renewables firm acquires 400 acres of forest to ensure continuity of supply

BIOMASS supplier and timber products specialist GMG Energy has announced the purchase of a 'substantial swathe' of forest in the north east of Scotland...
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...
Map of new wind farm

Build of world’s largest offshore wind farm could create 9,300 construction jobs

THE world's largest offshore wind farm is to be built 38km east of the Scottish Borders coastline, following the project securing Scottish Government consent. The...
Aberdeen from above

Granite beneath Aberdeen could be used to heat city’s buildings

HEAT generated by granite beneath Aberdeen could be used to heat properties across the city. The University of Aberdeen has secured a £1 million public...

Work completes on 300-home retrofit initiative in Dumfries

GLASGOW-based energy services company Union Technical is concluding work on a £1.5 million retrofit of almost 300 homes in Dumfries. Residents of the town’s Sandside...

Edinburgh firm could create Europe’s first full-scale gravity energy store

AN Edinburgh-based underground energy storage specialist could be set to turn a former Czech Republic coal mine into Europe's first full-scale gravity energy store. It...

Plans unveiled for £75m Glasgow city centre development

MOSAIC Architecture + Design has submitted a planning application on behalf of Garroch Investments to demolish Glasgow’s Princes House and develop Magnet, a £75...

Housebuilder supports Haddington school with Eco-Gardens initiative

STEWART Milne Homes is supporting pupils at a Haddington primary school to revamp their nursery garden. The housebuilder awarded £1,000 of funding to Letham Mains...

Hardies begins work on ‘most ambitious’ Passivhaus programme

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has started work on what the firm described as the 'most ambitious' Passivhaus programme in Scotland for Midlothian Council...
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New Scottish tax aims to encourage use of recycled materials in construction

A new Scottish tax aimed at encouraging the use of recycled materials in construction has been unanimously approved by the Scottish Government. The aggregates tax...
Living roof

Living roof installed at Inverness Castle

WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...