Stornoway to host international conference on community energy storage
UHI North, West, and Hebrides is to bring together international experts on August 26 to explore how storing locally generated renewable energy could deliver greater...
HFD refinances flagship Glasgow development
HFD Property Group has announced it has agreed terms with HSBC UK to refinance its 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow.
The ‘Green Loan’...
Southern Scotland contractors play key role in electricity transmission line refurbishment
LOCAL supply chain partners have helped SP Energy Networks (SPEN) deliver a £19 million refurbishment of a key electricity transmission line between Gretna and...
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...
Plans launched for Angus solar farm to power 15,000 homes
RES has submitted a planning application for the build of Bonnyknox Solar Farm to Angus Council.
The 49.9MW solar development is proposed on land at...
Warmworks opens Shetland office to support delivery of heat and energy efficiency initiative
WARMWORKS has opened an office in Lerwick to support the local community during the delivery of the new Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme.
The...
Earth Day: what makes a distillery sustainable?
To mark Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future
WHISKY might be made from just three...
Work underway on build of Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm
WORK is underway on the build of an £18.5 million solar farm at Glasgow Airport following the successful completion of the project's development phase.
Once...
Scottish built environment collaboration earns sustainability award recognition
SPECIALIST built environment PR company Building Relations PR and environmental networking platform Sustainabuild have won the Best Sustainable Marketing Initiative category at this year’s...
Anderson Bell Christie offers Building with Nature accreditation
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced that the practice is now offering Building with Nature accreditation, to ensure its masterplanning and architectural projects are...
Scottish building firms offered financial incentive for returned pallets
CONSTRUCTION, housebuilding, and builders' merchants across Scotland can claim a share of more than £1.5 million by returning bright green LOOP pallets for reuse.
That's...
Hydro Ness officially opens in Inverness
THE award-winning Hydro Ness hydroelectric scheme and visitor attraction has officially opened in Inverness.
Found on the banks of the River Ness, Hydro Ness utilises...
New report reveals growing demand for ‘green buildings’ in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that demand for green buildings is on the rise in Scotland.
The findings were highlighted in the Royal Institution of Chartered...
Scottish Water ramps up net zero ambitions with milestone solar installation
SCOTTISH Water has celebrated the installation of its 100th solar scheme as the publicly-owned utility presses ahead with its renewables programme.
The organisation now has...
Build of £35m low-carbon waste water treatment works complete in Winchburgh
THE construction of Scotland's lowest carbon waste water treatment (WWTW) works has been completed by Scottish Water.
Built in Winchburgh, the £35 million low carbon...
New fund aims to help Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings adapt to climate change
A £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects designed to help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate...
Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize
DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city.
The site features an active...
£59m Edinburgh development tipped to set new low-carbon standard
GRAHAM has commenced construction on a new £59 million low-carbon development in Edinburgh which combines student flats, build-to-rent and affordable homes.
The Burnet Point scheme...
Visitors to Edinburgh’s Green Home Festival set to travel in style
VISITORS to an upcoming show at the Green Home Festival in Edinburgh will be travelling in all-electric style thanks to a partnership with Western...
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,...
