SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment
THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...
Co-founder of Kenoteq named on Top 50 Women in Engineering list
THE creator of a 'groundbreaking' recycled brick has been chosen as one of 2022's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50).
Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of...
Scotland’s dilemma: how to guide workers from fossil fuel past to sustainable future
Christian Warden, engagement director at Construction Talent Retention Scheme and Talentview Construction, a government-backed platform that allows those with construction experience to showcase their...
Scotland’s construction sector urged to work together to limit environmental impact
AT the start of Scotland’s Climate Week, the Edinburgh-based Association for Project Safety (APS) has called for the nation's construction sector to work together...
Prestwick Leisure Club transformation work extended
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has confirmed works to transform Prestwick Leisure Club are being extended.
The project started last August and a new roof has already...
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...
NatureScot’s peatland restoration project to bring green jobs boost
THE number of green jobs in Scotland is set to be boosted following the expansion of NatureScot's Peatland ACTION programme.
The nature agency announced that...
Current retrofit approach ‘misses huge opportunity’
THE current approach to retrofit isn’t going to achieve the scale required, according to Rufus Grantham, co-founder at not-for-profit community interest corporation Living Places.
His...
Can we trust governments, and ourselves, to address industry’s climate concerns?
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director of Aitken Turnbull architects
As we hopefully begin to emerge from one devastating global crisis, we are able to see...
Environmental monitoring in groundworks: clearing the way for new homes
With available building space at a premium in the UK, there has been an increasing push to convert disused brownfield land into new housing....
Kinross luxury housebuilder sets sights on sustainable development
KINROSS-based Webster Homes has announced plans to launch its third development to market.
Subject to planning approval, the firm will build three 'exceptional' family homes...
Decarbonisation achievements celebrated at Accelerate to Zero Awards
THE winners of the Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) welcomed over 200...
North of Scotland councils partner to award £300m electric vehicle infrastructure contract
LOCAL authorities in the north of Scotland have announced the award of a £300 million contract for a large-scale electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure project.
EasyGo...
Setting the blueprint for green workplaces of the future
By Guy Marsden, director of Highbridge Properties, who are developing the Magenta Business Park together with Clyde Gateway
SCOTLAND is rapidly approaching its net zero...
Scottish net zero housing barriers and opportunities laid bare
A number of expert stakeholders representing different strands of the construction industry came together recently to discuss the challenges and potential solutions around Scotland’s...
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...
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...
Call for ‘urgent action’ as Scottish heat pump rollout falls behind
CONCERNS have been raised over the pace of heat pump installations in Scotland following newly raised freedom of information figures.
Data from the Home Energy...
Sutherland business invests £100,000 in new treatment plant
A north east of Scotland business has completed an investment which is tipped to provide local construction firms with access to vital resources without...
Housebuilder hails new bank partnership offering ‘green mortgages’
BARRATT Developments Scotland has revealed the business is 'well on its way' to meeting top energy efficiency standards set out by the Scottish Government.
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