World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for first time
DOGGER Bank has started producing electricity for the first time in a major milestone for the world's largest offshore wind farm currently under construction.
The...
Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings.
The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...
Stewart Milne Homes earns recognition for green credentials
STEWART Milne Homes has been ranked as one of the top SME private developers in the 2023 NextGeneration annual report.
The housebuilder has continued to...
Carbon audit helps JR Group progress sustainability ambitions
THE JR Group has made progress in its journey to become carbon neutral following completion of the initial stage of a carbon auditing process.
The...
Surveys underway ahead of expansion of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
THE first geotechnical seabed surveys for a proposed second phase to Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm have been completed.
Conditions were examined at the SSE...
SNIPEF calls for more ‘industry-informed’ environmental targets
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has called for more industry-informed environmental targets, following the Scottish Government's decision to abandon its...
‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
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...
Ogilvie Construction completes build of energy efficient Dyce flats
WORK has been completed on the construction of new energy efficient flats at Wellhead Road in Dyce.
The Aberdeen City Council project forms part of...
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...
Edinburgh primary school set for £2.7m Passivhaus extension
MAXI Construction has been awarded a £2.7 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council for the design and construction of a new two-storey...
ESG needs to become part of the DNA of new developments
By Dr Sophie Taysom from Keyah Consulting
Scotland’s net zero commitments cannot be achieved without a clear focus on the built environment, which accounts for...
Glasgow Passivhaus affordable housing project nears completion
A Passivhaus Glasgow affordable housing development has entered its final build stages with the completion of multi-utility services.
Springfield Cross, on Springfield Road in the...
Historic Environment Scotland ramps up traditional skills training
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced it is increasing delivery of traditional skills training to support a green recovery.
HES and Forth Valley College are...
Keepmoat confirms sustainable supply chain initiative
KEEPMOAT has announced it has teamed up with Achilles to develop sustainable sourcing practices in the homebuilding materials supply chain.
The business will be the...
Morris & Spottiswood ramps up sustainable housing focus as part of net zero plans
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 as the business continues to make sustainable improvements.
The construction firm revealed...
Timber Skills Action Plan tipped to boost net zero aspirations
TIMBER Development has unveiled a new Timber Skills Action plan in partnership with the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry...
Green transition presents opportunity for job creation and economic growth
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, an urban regeneration company working in Dalmarnock, Bridgeton and Rutherglen.
Often we talk about the importance of...
Hydrock appoints heat networks specialist to help drive sustainability offer in Scotland
HYDROCK has strengthened its multidisciplinary team in Scotland with the appointment of heat networks specialist Charlie Drysdale as an associate director.
He joins the firm's...
Smart technology used to benefit Midlothian school
A Midlothian school is set for a raft of benefits thanks to the findings of a smart technology project.
Lasswade High School is setting up...
