Build of energy-efficient homes complete in Stirling
THE JR Group has successfully delivered a collection of energy efficient new homes at Glasgow Road in Stirling.
The £2 million Stirling Council project was...
Hillhouse Group completes ‘landmark’ delivery for wind farm project
HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has delivered a 'landmark' supply of 3,600m³ of high-grade concrete for the Mill Rig Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project...
Green light for UK’s largest ever subsea connection project
CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on what will be the UK's largest ever subsea connection project after plans received final approval from Ofgem.
The eastern...
Stuck in the cold: why retrofit understanding matters for Scotland’s homeowners and tradespeople
By Josiah Lockhart, CEO at Changeworks
SCOTLAND has set ambitious targets to cut emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Yet for families living in homes that...
Flexel donates Far Infrared panels to Scottish electrical training colleges
FLEXEL International Ltd is supporting the next generation of electricians by donating free Far Infrared heating panels and educational displays to every electrical training...
Balfour Beatty launches evolved sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has launched its evolved sustainability strategy, which expands the firm's sustainability focus areas to help drive meaningful impact in the communities in...
New study extols virtues of timber MMC methods on carbon impact
NEW research has concluded that the use of sustainably sourced timber panelised MMC methods to build new homes rather than masonry products can reduce...
Compressed air specialist set for expansion as businesses look to go greener
NORTH Lanarkshire-based compressed air specialist, Design Air Scotland, has revealed its technology is helping businesses save 'thousands' of pounds and playing its part in...
Developer looks to set ‘gold standard’ for sustainable living in Glasgow
A developer has submitted £10 million plans for homes it hopes will set the ‘gold standard’ for sustainable living in Glasgow.
The proposal for 131...
Plans submitted for battery energy storage system in Scottish Borders
RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system...
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,...
Heriot-Watt University project looks to decarbonise cement industry
A 'ground-breaking' project led by Heriot-Watt University aims to accelerate efforts in decarbonising the energy-intensive cement industry.
Work will focus on the four 'key' areas...
Ex-Aberdeen landfill site to be transformed to create a solar farm
A historical landfill site is to be redeveloped to create a solar farm as part of the first phase of a green hydrogen infrastructure...
Housebuilder has net zero targets validated by SBTi
CALA Group has confirmed new near and long-term emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under its Buildings Sector criteria.
The...
Ogilvie Group plants 250,000 trees as part of sustainability goals
OGILVIE Group has revealed the firm has planted 250,000 trees on the outskirts of Stirling as part of a plan to reduce the company’s...
Perth installer earns recognition for hybrid air source heat pump project
ARRAN Donald from Perth has been announced as the Scottish regional winner of the Heating Installer Awards 2024.
Arran specialises in ground and air source...
Green light for SSE Renewables’ Highland wind farm plans
SCOTTISH ministers have granted section 36 planning consent for the build of SSE Renewables' Cloiche onshore wind farm.
The 29-turbine wind farm will be located...
Procast completes £100,000 Argyll heat pump project
PROCAST Group has handed properties back to tenants following an innovative £100,000 indoor air-source heat pump project.
The contractor completed an indoor air source heat...
Over 3,500 Aberdeen homes now connected to city’s district heat network
OVER 3,500 homes have now been connected to Aberdeen's district heating network, the city's local authority has announced.
As well as 3,631 residential properties, some...
SSEN pledges to build over 300 homes in Aberdeenshire
SSEN Transmission has committed to building over 300 homes in Aberdeenshire as part of its £22 billion+ planned programme of investment in the north...
