Edinburgh conference explores energy efficiency and carbon neutral buildings
SCOTLAND'S minister for zero carbon buildings joined experts from the built environment and energy efficiency sectors at an event in Edinburgh to discuss the...
Highland Council backs multi-billion pound wind farm plans
THE Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm's plans for a major offshore development.
The local authority met to consider...
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...
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...
Transformation project gives new lease of life to former Victorian purifier shed in Glasgow
WORK is complete on a new £9 million creative business hub for Clyde Gateway in Glasgow's east end, which has resulted in the transformation...
Scotland commits to UN’s high-performance buildings initiative
A network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings has been launched, signalling a commitment to the sustainable development of buildings in an...
Scotland eyes reform of energy performance certificates
SCOTLAND could be set to redesign the energy performance certificates (EPC) format in a bid to give consumers a clearer picture of their home's...
Morrison completes build of ‘state-of-the-art’ Inverness facility ahead of schedule
WORK has been completed on the build of the Highland Council's new 'state-of-the-art' waste transfer station in Inverness.
The new facility, built by Morrison Construction...
Livingston MP visits Tradstocks’ factory to discuss local stone benefits
NATURAL stone products supplier Tradstocks recently welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Tradstocks Westwood site for a tour and a discussion about sustainably-sourced...
Homes for Scotland welcomes ‘pragmatic’ approach on Heat in Buildings bill
HOMES for Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's 'pragmatic' decision to not take forward the Heat in Buildings bill in its present form on...
Ensuring a smart energy transition: challenges and opportunities
By John Forster, chairman and founder of Forster Group
The journey towards net zero is fraught with complexities and challenges that often seem insurmountable and...
Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform
SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform.
The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...
Savills Earth makes Scottish-based senior solar appointment
SAVILLS Earth has appointed Daniel Richardson to lead its solar consultancy service across the UK.
Living in Aberdeen, but consulting across the UK, Daniel has...
Brewster Brothers earns VIBES Circular Scotland award
RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has won this year’s VIBES Circular Scotland award.
The company started recycling waste from construction sites in 2017, and such...
Annan event will explore opportunities for the future of housing in the region
A south of Scotland-based business that specialises in sustainable industrialised construction has announced it will host housing minister Paul McLennan for a regional business...
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...
EHA welcomes energy efficiency proposals but calls for more protections for tenants
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes.
In a response to...
Knowledge sharing is key to cost-effective, low-carbon housing
By Mike Stevenson, senior manager strategic markets at NorDan UK
IN April, Homes for Scotland (HFS) called on the Scottish Government to ‘pause and review’...
Scottish universities to lead digital approach to decarbonising UK transport
A new national hub, jointly led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, has secured £46 million in funding to decarbonise transport in...
Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission open shared Peterhead office
SSEN Transmission and Balfour Beatty have opened a new shared office space in Peterhead as part of the delivery of the Netherton Hub.
Staff from...
