Build of Clackmannanshire Council’s ‘most ambitious’ community project begins

ROBERTSON Construction has commenced work on what Clackmannanshire Council has described as its 'most ambitious community project' yet. The project will deliver the new Wellbeing...

Wastewater specialist raises a glass to green technology initiative at Tain distillery

WATER and wastewater company Alpheus Environmental has been awarded a contract to implement a green technology initiative for Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain. A new biological...

Procast Group expands English presence with £12.5m retrofit project

HAMILTON-based contractor Procast Group is continuing to expand its presence south of the border after starting work on the second wave of a £12.5...

‘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...

Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre to become non-domestic retrofit demonstrator

BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has been awarded over £1.2 million in grant funding from the Scottish Government’s Salix Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation...

We need to make the stars align for building zero carbon homes

As AIMCH, the flagship collaborative R&D project to develop, trial and scale up industrialised housing techniques ends, Stewart Dalgarno, its project director reflects on...

Scottish millennials willing to pay more for eco-homes

NEW research has revealed that young housebuyers in Scotland are prioritising environmental credentials when buying a new home, despite rising living costs and higher...
Montgomerie Park Primary School

New Passivhaus primary school set to open in Irvine

ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed the new £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council. The facility - the first...

Collective custom build takes off in Edinburgh

AN Edinburgh-based organisation is giving people the opportunity to design and build their own homes in the capital after taking inspiration from practices in...
Energy Training Academy classroom

Energy Training Academy to upskill hundreds of Octopus engineers

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership...
Scottish Natural Insulation Hub

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...
30 Semple Street

Red Rock Power becomes latest tenant at Edinburgh’s 30 Semple Street

EDINBURGH-based renewable energy company Red Rock Power has become the latest tenant to commit to long-term lease at 30 Semple Street. The office development, which...

Dundee firm’s turnover surpasses £9m as demand grows

A Dundee business specialising in developing and manufacturing sustainable screw pile and ground screw foundation systems has surpassed £9 million in turnover. Founded in 2019...
Gensource co-founders Josh King (left) and Robert Wilson

Sustainable energy specialist breaks new ground at annual event

GENSOURCE, the Musselburgh-based sustainable energy specialist, will be exhibiting at this year’s Royal Highland Show for the first time. The annual event showcasing the best...
Hamilton

Scottish Water delivers ‘first of its kind’ project in Hamilton

SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a 'groundbreaking' project to harness hydropower from waste water. Describing it as a 'first of its kind' in the...
School kids at Kinnaird Primary School

Work begins on £4m upgrade of Falkirk schools

WORK is set to begin on £4 million worth of planned improvements across Falkirk Council's school estate. Alongside enhancing both the fabric of the school...
Aberdeen from above

Green skills fund launched in Aberdeen to boost training opportunities

ABERDEEN City Council has launched a new green skills training fund for city residents via its ABZWorks employability and skills service. Supported through UK shared...
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Zero Waste Week: reduce, reuse, and rethink

By Phil Sutton, founder of Duraproducts As Zero Waste Week (September 2-6, 2024) approaches, it is imperative to recognise the critical role of waste reduction....
Green Home Systems team

Ayrshire energy efficiency specialist expands with new office opening

ENERGY efficiency specialist Green Home Systems has opened a new office base in Kilmarnock. The expansion is said to mark a significant milestone in the...
Carbon Futures and BE-ST teams

BE-ST and Carbon Futures announce new strategic partnership

BE-ST and Carbon Futures have announced a new strategic partnership designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment. The two-year partnership will be entered...