Aberdeen-based sustainable energy solutions firm Active has warned that time is running out for companies to replace or convert certain types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems which will become illegal to maintain after December 2009. As part of the European Commission's regulations on ozone depleting substances, it will be illegal ...more

AN Aberdeen-based company is today revealing plans to build one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable buildings in the UK - 10 years ahead of UK Government targets to have all new-builds zero carbon by 2019.The £3million Active Renewable Energy Centre will incorporate the latest building techniques and technological advances to have a ...more

Ian Nicol first announced his plans to launch his own business at just 12-years-old - 26 years later his company Active employs 94 staff and has just launched a new £3million corporate headquarters in Aberdeen. Mr Nicol, whose family hails from Kinlochleven near Fort William, established Active as an air conditioning company in 1999 and holds...more

North east firm Active, has launched a new office in Inverness after securing approximately £400,000 of new contracts in the area. The firm, which has headquarters in Aberdeen, is a specialist in sustainable energy solutions, air conditioning, ventilation and building maintenance. The contracts include the supply of air-conditioning and venti...more

In the UK, construction is one of the country's largest and most dangerous industries - according to the Health and Safety Executive, it is responsible for 32% of all work related deaths. Ian Nicol, managing director of Active, explains what benefits are available to businesses who invest in health and safety training and why it is essential th...more

Aberdeen-based Active, specialists in sustainable energy solutions, air conditioning and building maintenance, have announced contract wins of approximately £2million for recent developments in the Westhill area. The contracts include the supply of air conditioning and ventilation services to Stewart Milne Construction for developments within...more

As part of the governments' vision for a ‘Smarter Scotland', the Skills for Scotland strategy aims to encourage employers to understand the current and future demand for skills and look at ways to promote equality of opportunity for all. Ian Nicol, director of Active, explains why encouraging young women into the construction sector c...more

According to research carried out on behalf of the education foundation, Edge, a prejudice towards vocational qualifications is mounting, with 35% of parents believing that vocational learning is for people who don't do well at school. Ian Nicol, managing director of Aberdeen-based Active, explains why vocational training in the form of apprent...more

As both energy prices and carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise, business owners and landlords in the UK are being urged to take responsible action to address the energy efficiency of their buildings. Ian Nicol, managing director of Aberdeen based Active, specialists in sustainable energy solutions, efficient systems and building maintenance, e...more

Aberdeen-based Active, specialists in air conditioning, ventilation systems and sustainable energy solutions, is celebrating after securing over £3million of contract wins.The company, which has recently gone through a rebranding process, has won a number of significant contracts including a project with Morrison Construction.  Active in...more

How a business, product or individual is branded plays a big role in whether they succeed or fail - a brand is not just a logo but can portray a company's ethics and persona.  When a business takes the leap to rebrand, although it can be risky, it is sometimes essential.  One Aberdeen firm has just gone through a rebranding process an...more