Union Technical team

Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology

A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology. Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
Calvay Housing Association upgrades

Glasgow-based housing association embarks on major upgrade project

CALVAY Housing Association is poised to help lower the energy bills of its residents, thanks to support from CAF Bank and Scottish Government funding. The...

‘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...

Main contractor announced for first phase of £20m Inverclyde distillery build

MUIR Construction is to lead the first phase of the £20 million build of Inverclyde's first zero-carbon whisky distillery. The £7 million contract is expected...
David de Jong

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...

Edinburgh residents urged to give their views on energy efficiency

EDINBURGH residents are being asked for their feedback on a long-term plan for decarbonising heat in buildings and improving energy efficiency. The City of Edinburgh...

Technology helps Orkney Council optimise energy use in buildings

ORKNEY Islands Council has used 'pioneering' digital twin technology to optimise operational performance, energy efficiency, and air quality across its building portfolio. Working with built...

Firm hailed for ‘reactiveness’ after stepping in to complete Dumfries wind farm project

WORK is complete on the delivery of phase two of the Sandy Knowe Wind Farm in Dumfries, after Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK stepped...

New BE-ST facilities offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Scotland’s construction sector

BE-ST (Built Environment - Smarter Transformation) has officially relaunched its Innovation Campus by welcoming stakeholders to see the newly equipped Mass Timber Centre of Excellence...
Winners of heat pump schools competition

St Margaret’s Academy crowned winners of heat pump challenge

ST Margaret’s Academy in Livingston has won this year’s Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge. More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian secondary...

New software tipped to help construction go green

THE University of Dundee is developing new software capable of calculating and managing carbon levels produced throughout construction projects. Working with industry partner Project (EU)...

Wastewater specialist raises a glass to green technology initiative at Tain distillery

WATER and wastewater company Alpheus Environmental has been awarded a contract to implement a green technology initiative for Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain. A new biological...

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...

Green technologies to the fore at new Torryburn development

KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the second phase of its Torryburn affordable housing development is nearing completion - with all homes designed to net...
John Forster, chair of Forster Group

The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment

By John Forster, chair of Forster Group The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a...

Robertson Timber Engineering to enhance mass timber solutions

ROBERTSON Timber Engineering (RTE) is enhancing its mass timber solutions offer in line with customer requirements and combined net zero goals. The firm revealed it...

SSEN webinar to discuss different electricity transmission technology options

SSEN Transmission is to host a webinar outlining the differences behind technology options which will help transform the electricity grid in the north of...

Refurbished ‘green’ Edinburgh Park office building attracts major new tenant

KNIGHT Property Group has secured a major deal at its £20 million 'green' office building in Edinburgh Park, with Lumacron Technology having moved its...

Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts

KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...

Keepmoat has emissions plans verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative

KEEPMOAT has had its plans to halve emissions by 2032 (from 2022) officially verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The firm joins three...