City Building upskilling workforce on sustainable building technologies
CITY Building has revealed it is upskilling its workforce on renewable and sustainable building technologies in a bid to help reduce the construction sector's...
Low carbon solution boosts Perth ‘super sewer’ works
A new 'super sewer' project solution in Perth has been tipped to save 234 tonnes of carbon.
Aquaspira has provided 520 metres of reinforced...
Majority of Scottish office stock could become ‘unlettable’ without upgrades
NEW analysis from Knight Frank has found that almost a third of Scotland’s office space could be at risk of being unusable if the...
Scottish Water triples solar energy production at Kirkcaldy site
SCOTTISH Water has taken another step in reducing its carbon emissions with a £700,000 investment to triple the solar energy production at Kirkcaldy Waste...
Roof-mounted solar installs complete at Dundee care homes
FORSTER Group has completed the installation of 280 roof-mounted solar panels at two Dundee care homes.
Project Scotland reported in December that the two homes,...
Scottish built environment conference set to explore sustainability progress
THE Scottish construction sector needs to ‘trust the science’ when it comes to the climate emergency, Lord Willie Haughey has said ahead of an...
Scottish venue becomes first castle in world to achieve B Corp Certification
CARLOWRIE Castle, a luxury events venue just outside Edinburgh, has become the first castle in the world to be awarded B Corp Certification, just...
Scotland earns top marks over Passivhaus progress
SCOTLAND is leading the way in the UK when it comes to embracing the Passivhaus international building standard – particularly in the education sector.
That’s...
Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for hat-trick of awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been nominated in three categories at the H&V News Awards 2024.
The heating and renewables specialist has been shortlisted...
SSEN Transmission’s sustainability strategy earns global recognition
SSEN Transmission's sustainability strategy has been officially accepted by a global campaign for mobilising businesses and financial institutions to take decisive action for a...
Council looks to future-proof Motherwell industrial estate
BRAIDHURST Industrial Estate is to be redevelopment into a modern, low-carbon facility to support start-up businesses and skilled jobs, North Lanarkshire Council has announced.
The...
DM Hall appoints first energy services manager
DM Hall has appointed Billy Thomson as its inaugural energy services manager.
In this newly created role, he will spearhead the firm's initiatives in energy...
Glasgow-based energy consultancy secures raft of new business wins
GLASGOW-based renewable energy consultancy Renew-Able is planning for significant growth after a series of new business wins – including a seven-figure contract in the...
Housebuilder supports Haddington school with Eco-Gardens initiative
STEWART Milne Homes is supporting pupils at a Haddington primary school to revamp their nursery garden.
The housebuilder awarded £1,000 of funding to Letham Mains...
Recycled products help Brew up a sustainable future for Scotland’s construction sector
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
Supply chain pressures help drive Rearo green ambitions
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has revealed how the business used supply chain pressures caused by the war in Ukraine to help transform...
‘Groundbreaking’ project to understand impact of wind farm construction on seabirds
A 'groundbreaking' project spearheaded by SSE Renewables, Microsoft, and Avanade could lead to a better understanding on how the construction of wind farms impacts...
Architecture practice ramps up sustainability drive
ARCHITECTURE practice Holmes Miller has published a refreshed sustainability charter as part of its commitment to a carbon neutral built environment.
Described as an 'active...
New retrofit report highlights ‘biggest opportunity for construction employers this century’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and TrustMark have published a joint report designed to help the industry prepare for the skills required to...
Reuse of construction materials amongst suggestions for new circular economy plans
PROMOTING the reuse of construction materials are amongst a set of actions being suggested as part of the Scottish Government's draft circular economy and...
