Inverness investment group acquires majority stake in modular construction firm
INVERNESS-based investment group, Envoy, has announced a majority investment in Ecosystems Technologies, an award-winning business which designs and manufactures timber-based modular buildings.
The deal marks...
Scottish EV charging infrastructure provider expands European footprint
FOR EV, a Scotland-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has announced it is expanding its European footprint with a major installation in Sweden.
In...
Scottish Government unveils new clean heating proposals
NEW proposals could see clean heating systems replace polluting heating systems in Scotland's homes and buildings by 2045.
Under legislation that would be introduced in...
Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh
THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh.
Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...
New funding package supports delivery of sustainable homes in Airdrie
A Cumbernauld-based developer has started work on a new 17-home sustainable development in Airdrie.
McKernan Homes, managed by Peter McKernan, has been operating in Scotland...
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...
SSEN’s launch of ‘world-first’ technology signals ‘new era in sustainable energy innovation’
A world-first milestone has been reached in unlocking the full potential of high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems to support the energy transition,...
Energy Training Academy launches Scotland’s first district heating education centre
SCOTLAND'S first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Dalkeith.
A purpose-built conference and events facility, the...
Procast secures 36-home retrofit contract in Argyll village
PROCAST Group has won a contract to deliver £2.4 million worth of energy efficient improvements to 36 homes in an Argyll & Bute village.
Dunbritton...
Kinross luxury housebuilder sets sights on sustainable development
KINROSS-based Webster Homes has announced plans to launch its third development to market.
Subject to planning approval, the firm will build three 'exceptional' family homes...
First timber kits delivered by Muir Timber Systems at Falkirk housing development
MUIR Timber Systems has successfully delivered the first timber kits to Carmichael Homes’ new housing development in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk.
The delivery marks the beginning of...
SSEN Transmission awards largest ever contract valued at €2 billion
NKT has been awarded SSEN Transmission's largest ever contract after securing €2 billion worth of work on two key subsea cable links.
The contracts cover...
RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
North Lanarkshire to pioneer innovative road building materials
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has been awarded over £4.5 million to pioneer innovative materials for use on road building and maintenance.
Working in partnership with Transport...
Transformative school project gives Wishaw facility a new lease of life
PROCAST Group has completed a renovation project to transform the former Edward Lawson Centre in Coltness, Wishaw, into the new Woodlands Park High School.
The...
Office buildings tipped to increasingly support health and wellbeing
OFFICE buildings that fail to demonstrate how they support the health and wellbeing of users have been described as being at risk of becoming...
Global manifesto launches urging increased use of timber in construction
A global wood manifesto has launched making the case to decision makers for a 'much greater' use of timber in construction and renovation.
Edinburgh-based trade...
Carbon management consultancy’s new associate director targets Scotland
GREEN Box Thinking has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as associate director.
Mr Tucker, who has more than 20 years' experience in environmental management,...
New portal to allow Glasgow residents to suggest tree planting sites
GLASGOW has launched a new online portal to allow city residents to suggest locations for tree and wildflower planting.
The move comes as 18 million...
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...
