Three-year project to examine English woodlands for new construction resources
A consortium of timber construction and engineering specialists is exploring ways to boost the use of English hardwood forest products across the built environment.
The...
Where we’re going with skills mix: a new paradigm for a sustainable energy future
By professor Norman McLennan, director of COES Caledonia Ltd and a visiting professor at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture at Robert Gordon University.
The...
Net zero housing experts to discuss challenges at SPA AGM
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging public sector organisations to attend its upcoming AGM to hear insights from net zero housing experts.
Major challenges...
RICS launches new global edition of ‘groundbreaking’ WLCA standard
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched the second edition of its Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment (WLCA) standard.
First...
Energy projects save Dundee City Council £700,000 per year
VITAL Energi has revealed details of its work with Dundee City Council over the past seven years, during which time it has delivered three...
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ on £63m Barrhead to Glasgow rail project
ENGINEERS are set to work 'around-the-clock' for six weeks to prepare the Barrhead to Glasgow rail line for a £63.3 million electrification project.
It marks...
New software tipped to help construction go green
THE University of Dundee is developing new software capable of calculating and managing carbon levels produced throughout construction projects.
Working with industry partner Project (EU)...
Joined-up approach can help construction industry achieve green goals
A structural engineer and Passivhaus specialist has called for a ‘clear direction’ around the construction industry’s approach to sustainability.
Jamie Paterson, senior engineer at Will...
Torry to benefit from £8.9 million grant for heat network
A new heat network for Torry which can supply up to 800 homes and the new Greyhope School and Community Hub with low-cost energy...
Scottish firms set to benefit from £50m project at ‘iconic’ power station
WORK to re-power Perthshire's 'iconic' Tummel Bridge Power Station is to commence next week, SSE Renewables has announced.
The firm has invested £50 million into...
New CPD explores role of retrofitting in decarbonising social housing stock
POLYMER window manufacturer REHAU has announced it is launching a new CPD covering the fenestration considerations when retrofitting the housing stock.
With social housing providers facing...
Scottish Water triples solar energy production at Kirkcaldy site
SCOTTISH Water has taken another step in reducing its carbon emissions with a £700,000 investment to triple the solar energy production at Kirkcaldy Waste...
Red Rock Power becomes latest tenant at Edinburgh’s 30 Semple Street
EDINBURGH-based renewable energy company Red Rock Power has become the latest tenant to commit to long-term lease at 30 Semple Street.
The office development, which...
First turbine operational at world’s deepest offshore wind farm
THE first turbine has been connected to the grid at what will be Scotland's largest and the world's deepest offshore wind farm.
SSE Renewables and...
Scotland commits to UN’s high-performance buildings initiative
A network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings has been launched, signalling a commitment to the sustainable development of buildings in an...
Glasgow eyes creation of ‘world class’ public transport network
GLASGOW City Council has unveiled its ambition to provide a 'world class' public transport network which 'draws people from their personal vehicle'.
It comes as...
Major carbon savings made on Scottish Water’s Giffnock project
A series of innovative carbon cutting methods have been at the centre of a multi-million pound Scottish Water project to tackle sewer flooding in...
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...
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...
