How heat networks can help in battle to cut emissions
The built environment contributes 20% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key player in tackling the ambitious challenges we face on the journey to a low or…
We must not sleepwalk into an unsustainable future
The built environment has to make the best use of limited resources This year we have witnessed record wildfires in California and Australia. Add to these droughts, flash floods, rising…
Will the office ever be the same?
Employers are rethinking office space, and not only to take into account post-Covid health and safety considerations. More than anything, they have to ensure workers are happy to return. Until…
Sector looking ahead to post-pandemic recovery
Commercial property market already seeing return to growth in Glasgow and Edinburgh after turbulence of the past 18 months As a market report from a global real estate consultancy noted…
New focus on ‘living spaces’ to help foster community spirit
If anything, the past 18 months have taught us in no uncertain terms that in shaping the future of our homes and workplaces the currents of change are running both…
How blockchain technology could revolutionise the construction industry
Non-fungible tokens – or NFTs – have been around for a while, however their use remains untapped in the construction and architectural sector. Most people will have heard of cryptocurrencies…
Former Scottish Enterprise CEO joins property developer behind nation’s first digital quarter
The property developer behind Scotland’s first digital quarter has appointed the former chief executive of Scottish Enterprise to its board. Crosswind Developments, which is awaiting approval from the Scottish Government…
100 Aberdeen homes to receive ‘green energy’ in £5.2m project
Renewable energy technologies are to be delivered across 100 council homes in Aberdeen as part of a new £5.2m innovation programme to reduce carbon emissions and cut resident’s fuel bills….
Huawei set to open debut office in Scotland, according to property industry sources
Huawei will occupy office space at 2 Semple Street, Edinburgh Huawei is set to open its debut office in Scotland according to property industry insiders. The Chinese telecoms giant will…
