‘Momentous’ heating project aids net zero ambitions in Glasgow’s east end
CLYDE Gateway, in partnership with Scottish Water Horizons, has completed a project to install what it described as 'one of the country’s most innovative...
Milestone for Passivhaus social housing project in Drymen
A sod cutting ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction work at one of Scotland’s first social housing developments to be...
Recycling of wind turbine blades could benefit construction sector
A project to develop a wind turbine blade recycling system in Britain has been given the go-ahead, after securing a UK Government grant.
The £2...
Niche developer looks to set the standard on sustainable city living
ARTISAN Real Estate claims to have 'raised the bar' for sustainable development with the launch of a new design framework designed to achieve low...
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...
New report highlights benefits of sustainable HVAC systems
A new white paper is highlighting the importance of sustainable HVAC systems to construction professionals.
The resource, from polymer specialist REHAU, identifies issues around building overheating,...
Temporary works solution brings high Hope for local sculpture
RMD Kwikform has revealed that the company's Rapidshor temporary works solution has been designed and supplied by the firm's Glasgow depot to the new...
Nigg Waste Water Treatment Works halves carbon emissions by harnessing power of waste
A waste water treatment process which maximises the production of biogas has helped 'transform' the carbon footprint of a Scottish Water site in Aberdeen,...
Can we trust governments, and ourselves, to address industry’s climate concerns?
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director of Aitken Turnbull architects Â
As we hopefully begin to emerge from one devastating global crisis, we are able to see...
Europe’s first smart canal connected to Glasgow housing development at COP26
EUROPE'S first smart canal has been connected to a housing development in north Glasgow at a COP26 event.
Sighthill becomes the first of five housing...
Scotland’s railway ‘on track’ to meet 2035 climate targets
SCOTLAND'S railway is on track to meet the Scottish Government's 2035 net zero target, ScotRail has said.
The rail organisation has reduced its carbon footprint...
Training minister launches green skills initiative with first hands-on construction workshop
A practical workshop of a 'pioneering' green skills programme has been hosted by Jamie Hepburn MSP at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
Low Carbon...
Work begins on Midlothian Council’s first Passivhaus development
WORK is underway on a new build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. The Passivhaus project is the first of its kind for Midlothian...
Low carbon sculptures unveiled in Glasgow
A new sculpture made from reclaimed sheet steel is to stand outside the University of Strathclyde.
The 3.5 metre Hope Triptych has a low carbon, cement-free...
Planning applications to demonstrate net zero credentials under new proposals
PLANNING applications will have to demonstrate how they will help meet Scotland's net zero ambitions to get approval, under new proposals.
The Scottish Government said...
Building solutions provider charges ahead to a greener future
SAINT-Gobain UK & Ireland has signed a new partnership with charging manufacturer ROLEC to support the delivery of a 1,000 charger point network across...
Scottish Government eyes becoming ‘leading nation’ in hydrogen production
A five-year draft plan has been launched by the Scottish Government in a bid to see hydrogen provide nearly a sixth of Scotland's energy...
Plans submitted for eco-therapy wellness park in East Ayrshire
A planning application has been submitted to East Ayrshire Council for an eco-therapy wellness park, which would be located on the site of the...
Cow methane emissions could be limited as £100m North Ayrshire plans launched
PLANS have been launched for the build of a facility in North Ayrshire which would allow for the large scale production of a feed...
BAM adopts supply chain pallet initiative to help reduce waste
BAM has announced it has become the first adopter of a new supply chain initiative to make its use of pallets 'become circular and...
