Net zero housing development planned for Edinburgh’s Greendykes area
THE Greendykes area of Edinburgh could be set for the build of 130 new homes, following a funding boost of just over £620,000.
Led by...
Scotland publishes emission cutting regulations for new builds
NEW regulations that will look to cut emissions of all new build homes by 'nearly' a third have been published by the Scottish Government.
Set...
The circular economy is taking shape within the construction industry
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers
Is the circular economy just a fashion with too many people jumping on the bandwagon without any real...
Timber and renewables firm acquires 400 acres of forest to ensure continuity of supply
BIOMASS supplier and timber products specialist GMG Energy has announced the purchase of a 'substantial swathe' of forest in the north east of Scotland...
Glasgow’s Anderston Station refurb sees 25 tonnes of material recycled
SOME 25 tonnes of material has been recycled during the 13-week refurbishment of Glasgow's Anderston Station, Network Rail has revealed.
The organisation has confirmed that...
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...
Work underway on build of Edinburgh’s ‘first’ net zero housing development
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has commenced construction of what has been described as Edinburgh's 'first' net zero housing development in the north west of the...
Kirkcaldy renovation project earns team hat-trick of environmental awards
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been honoured with three awards for the renovation of B-Listed Hunter House in Kirkcaldy.
The organisation triumphed at the 2022...
Kingdom marks Platinum Jubilee with tree planting initiative
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has planted oak trees in Glenrothes and Perth as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, an initiative created...
Hydroelectric generator which doubles up as visitor attraction opens in Inverness
A hydroelectric generator on the banks of the River Ness is now fully operational in Inverness.
Known as the Hydro Ness, the 92 kilowatt archimedes...
KR Group lands steel and cladding contract for Wester Ross aquaculture facility
KR Group has announced it has landed a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the build of...
Recycling specialist’s expansion plans gather pace with £450,000 ‘green jobs’ funding
BREWSTER Brothers has secured more than £450,000 grant funding from Scottish Enterprise to create 22 new 'green jobs'.
The Livingston-based company recycles 99% of all...
BESA wants more focus on addressing embodied carbon challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed it is marking World Environment Day on June 5 by highlighting that the built environment still...
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...
Ogilvie Group plants 250,000 trees as part of sustainability goals
OGILVIE Group has revealed the firm has planted 250,000 trees on the outskirts of Stirling as part of a plan to reduce the company’s...
Training commitment required to meet Scottish construction’s net zero goals
A new report commissioned by Housing, Construction & Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway has identified training as the main 'barrier' to achieving net zero across...
Work begins on ‘pioneering’ affordable housing project in Livingston
ARK Housing Association has announced the start of work on a 'pioneering' affordable homes development in Livingston.
The £4.2 million Crusader Rise project, which...
Edinburgh conference explores energy efficiency and carbon neutral buildings
SCOTLAND'S minister for zero carbon buildings joined experts from the built environment and energy efficiency sectors at an event in Edinburgh to discuss the...
Housing association ramps up sustainability focus with new climate change strategy and delivery plan
CALEDONIA Housing Association has launched its climate change strategy, supported by a delivery plan, which is tipped to lead to a 'significant reduction' in...
Glasgow office achieves Platinum status for digital connectivity
FORE Partnership, developer of Glasgow’s Cadworks office building, has announced that the facility has achieved a Platinum WiredScore award, which recognises excellence in digital...
