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...
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...
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...
Green credentials help attract Knight Frank to new Aberdeen office space
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has become the first tenant to secure office space in a newly refurbished building in Aberdeen's west end.
The deal...
Housebuilder engages with environmentally conscious primary school pupils
EMPLOYEES from Springfield Properties recently visited pupils at Deans South Primary as the pupils learn about protecting the environment.
The 9–11-year-old primary 6 and 7s...
Over 3,500 Aberdeen homes now connected to city’s district heat network
OVER 3,500 homes have now been connected to Aberdeen's district heating network, the city's local authority has announced.
As well as 3,631 residential properties, some...
Edinburgh College decarbonisation plans heat up
EDINBURGH College has teamed up with Vital Energi on a project to decarbonise the heating system at its Midlothian Campus in a bid to...
SRUC opens ‘world class’ Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre
THE 'pioneering' new Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) has been officially opened at Inverness Campus by HRH The Princess Royal.
Built by Muir Construction...
Procast secures £16m West Lothian Council contract
PROCAST has secured a tender win for West Lothian Council worth £16 million over four years.
The Glasgow-based retrofitting specialist said the win marks the...
Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school
THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone.
A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...
Specialist team aims to unlock £40bn needed for Glasgow’s net zero ambitions
A specialist green investment team is to be created by Glasgow City Council to help unlock a £40 billion fund needed for the city's...
OnPath Energy’s wind farms meet annual power needs of 195,000 homes
ONPATH Energy has revealed that its portfolio of wind farms generated enough electricity in the last financial year to meet the annual electricity needs...
Passivhaus Trust sets out key recommendations for Scottish equivalent standard
THE Passivhaus Trust has set out its key recommendations for how a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard could be delivered.
The Scottish Government's proposal...
RICS launches new Residential Retrofit Standard to boost decarbonisation goals
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard to meet demand for 'high quality' advice on the topic.
The...
Inverness event to showcase opportunities to work on Clash Gour wind farm project
EDF Renewables UK will host a supply chain event in Inverness later this month to showcase its new Clash Gour wind farm and provide...
Milestone for Jamesfield battery storage facility near Abernethy
CLEAN clean energy enterprise TagEnergy and renewable energy infrastructure developer Harmony Energy’s Jamesfield battery energy storage system (BESS) has gone live following completion of...
Edinburgh Boiler Company announces £12,000 solar panel giveaway
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to give away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to...
Green light for build of 256 low-carbon homes in Edinburgh
PLANNING approval has been granted for Artisan Real Estate's build of 256 low-carbon homes at commercial space on Edinburgh's Ferry Road.
Artisan Real Estate, together...
Healthy company culture is key to Wallace Whittle’s growth plans
REPLICATING the quality service, customer trust, and market dominance of Apple is what Wallace Whittle is working towards, chiefs at the high-flying environmental building...
Sustainability put into practice at ‘UK-first’ projects
Aluminium fenestration systems manufacturer and winner of a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, Senior Architectural Systems is not a company to stand still....
