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...
Clean energy generator which could be used in construction set for Aberdeen trial
A hydrogen-power 25kW energy generator is to be trialled by at the Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) site.
Start-up company, Hydrologiq, will test the...
‘Rejuvenated’ Glasgow building lands top refurbished workplace accolade
ONYX in Glasgow city centre has won the British Council of Offices (BCO) Award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace in Scotland.
CEG managed a £5 million...
Morrison launches Net Zero Partners initiative
MORRISON Construction’s Building Central business has launched its new Net Zero Partners initiative, designed to help align its supply chain with the company’s ambitious...
Plans submitted for mixed-use Glasgow Merchant City development
ARTISAN Real Estate has lodged a planning application for a new multi-million pound mixed-use development in Glasgow's Merchant City.
Situated at 65-97 Ingram Street on...
Predictive weather systems installed at Glasgow nurseries to mitigate effects of climate change
SMART water systems have been installed at two new-build nursery schools in Glasgow in a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Likened to...
Jacobs launches recruitment drive to support climate response
JACOBS has announced plans to recruit 600 people to respond to the UK and Ireland’s climate response goals for energy transition and decarbonisation.
The firm said...
Public bodies set for £100m fund to install low and zero carbon heat systems
NEW Scottish Government funding of £100 million is to be made available to help public bodies improve and install low and zero carbon heat...
Tradespeople see surge in demand for projects designed to reduce energy bills
A new survey of over 1,500 UK tradespeople has revealed the vast majority are optimistic about their near-term prospects with increased demand from homeowners...
Scotland eyes future-proofing forests to aid net zero ambitions
FORESTERS have been urged to adapt their woodlands now to minimise the risks of climate change.
The call came from Scottish Forestry, which said such...
Plans unveiled for £75m Glasgow city centre development
MOSAIC Architecture + Design has submitted a planning application on behalf of Garroch Investments to demolish Glasgow’s Princes House and develop Magnet, a £75...
Stirlingshire plot of land sought for transportable ‘eco home’
A transportable ‘eco house’ and its owner are looking for a new plot of land in Stirlingshire to call home.
The unusual instruction has been...
Milestone for new ‘blueprint for low carbon living’ development in Edinburgh
A milestone has been reached on 'one of Scotland’s most anticipated new residential developments', after an on-site sales & marketing suite launched at Artisan...
Dundee firm developing AI tool to analyse heat loss in homes
A Dundee-based thermal imaging company is developing AI to reduce heat loss in homes thanks to funding from The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre...
