Scaling up isn’t enough: why construction must deliver sustainable scale in 2026
By John Forster, founder & chair, Forster Group
AS we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social...
Cross-skill wind programme launched to support transition of technicians
FOLLOWING two successful pilots, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), in partnership with the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE)...
New report reveals investor demand for green buildings is rising in Scotland
OCCUPIER demand for sustainable buildings in Scotland has risen, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is stifling the impact on net zero targets,...
New paper explores practical approaches for delivering quality on Passivhaus projects
A new paper has been published that explores practical approaches for delivering quality on large or complex Passivhaus and low energy projects.
Delivering Quality stems from...
‘Affordable and desirable’ zero carbon home to be showcased in Glasgow
A zero carbon home which demonstrates how 'affordable and desirable' properties can help tackle environmental challenges will open its doors to the public in...
Dundee firm developing AI tool to analyse heat loss in homes
A Dundee-based thermal imaging company is developing AI to reduce heat loss in homes thanks to funding from The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre...
Natural Insulation Hub supports ‘distinct’ Scottish style
A recently launched natural insulation hub has been tipped to ensure Scotland’s construction sector has access to the materials needed to meet ambitious climate...
Tradespeople see surge in demand for projects designed to reduce energy bills
A new survey of over 1,500 UK tradespeople has revealed the vast majority are optimistic about their near-term prospects with increased demand from homeowners...
Keepmoat looks to cut pallet waste with new partnership
KEEPMOAT has announced a partnership with The Pallet Loop as it looks to reduce waste and support greater reuse.
Through the collaboration, the housebuilder will...
Green Home Festival set to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is set to host a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, designed to provide practical assistance and advice...
Turbine supplier announced for Highland wind farm
SSE Renewables has announced Vestas as the turbine supplier for its Aberarder wind farm in the Highlands.
Vestas will supply and install a dozen of...
Innovative Dumfries firm secures £5m funding to tackle housing shortage
A Dumfries-based industrial construction company which has developed technology to build homes from recycled glass panels has secured more than £5 million in funding.
VASO...
Public bodies set for £100m fund to install low and zero carbon heat systems
NEW Scottish Government funding of £100 million is to be made available to help public bodies improve and install low and zero carbon heat...
Scottish Water makes landmark commitment to low carbon concrete
SCOTTISH Water has announced it has become the first UK organisation to sign a pledge committing itself to buying a certain amount of low...
Procast secures deal with ScottishPower to become air source heat pump installer
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has secured a deal to become a key installer of domestic air source heat pumps for ScottishPower.
The principal contractor will support...
Approval for Scotland’s only HAR1 hydrogen project
A multidisciplinary team of businesses has secured consent for the Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF).
Set to be Scotland's only scheme with a contract...
Architectural practice creates net zero workspace prospects in Kinross-shire
A Scottish architectural practice has created a net zero rural office for itself and other SMEs who share the firm's environmental ethos.
Orwell Farm in...
Trade body calls for nationwide retrofitting programme after winter fuel cuts
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for a nationwide retrofitting programme to upgrade the energy efficiency of UK homes following the government's...
Social value schemes find their place in company environmental strategies
Kobir Ahamed, sustainability manager at commercial roofing firm BriggsAmasco, says social value schemes are finding their place in environmental strategies
INITIATING a social value strategy...
New marketing suite at Glasgow office building has ‘sustainability at its core’
REAL estate investment business AM alpha has unveiled its new marketing suite on the 8th floor at 200 Broomielaw in Glasgow.
The 80,000 sq ft...
