News
Retrofitting Scotland’s built environment is key to reaching net-zero
20 Jul 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Our innovation manager Sarah Buchanan on why retrofit could be the biggest engineering project the UK has ever seen.
New peatland construction methods could unlock further housing developments in rural Scotland
28 Jun 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
A new consortium formed to study more environmentally friendly methods for laying housing foundations on peatland.
New creative hub comes to Glasgow for COP26
09 Jun 2021, Tagged: Partners
We are partnering with ATP on creating a creative hub for Glasgow at COP26 and are inviting construction to get involved
New plans unveiled to transform public spaces into sustainable office hubs
03 Jun 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
We have revealed new plans to help retrofit public spaces into out-of-town sustainable office alternatives
Construction project aims to make remote inspection the norm
18 May 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
A project that could pave the way for using digital technologies to remotely inspect construction sites
Earth day: messages from the built environment
22 Apr 2021, Tagged: Industry
To celebrate Earth Day 2021 we have asked the built environment for their messages on becoming more sustainable.
CSIC appoints Andy Outram as new chairperson
12 Apr 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Turner & Townsend director succeeds John Forster as CSIC enters new era
Passivhaus training to support drive for net-zero
06 Apr 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
CSIC to deliver Passivhaus in Practice programme for Scottish construction sector workers
Boosting SME adoption of exoskeletons in construction
24 Mar 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Opportunity for SMEs to explore exoskeleton use with CSIC in this exciting innovative project
International Women's Day: #choosetochallenge
08 Mar 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
We are celebrating International Women’s day and all of the fantastic females that are leading the way in our industry.
Becoming a Future Leader in the Built Environment
01 Mar 2021, Tagged: Industry
A spotlight on becoming a future leader from Mila Duncheva, chair of CSIC's Future Leaders' Forum.
A Sustainable Future
01 Mar 2021, Tagged: Industry
A spotlight on sustainability from Aisling O'Reilly, vice-chair of CSIC's Future Leaders' Forum.
An Inclusive Future
01 Mar 2021, Tagged: Industry
A spotlight on inclusivity in construction from Emily Carr, vice-chair of the Future Leaders' Forum.
CSIC programme encourages construction to DIveIN to equality
14 Jan 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Industry consortium to offer year-long diversity and inclusion support for SMEs
Five construction themes for 2021
11 Jan 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Hear from our CEO, Stephen Good as he examines five key themes for the construction sector in 2021.
CSIC chair to step down as innovation centre enters new era
16 Dec 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
CSIC seeks new chair to guide it into new phase for the construction industry
Construction in 2020: Has it changed industry forever?
15 Dec 2020, Tagged: Industry
An in-depth look at one of construction's most challenging years and the innovation we've seen throughout it.
Scottish tech firm to develop coronavirus bio-safety risk management tool for buildings
04 Dec 2020, Tagged: Industry
Data Innovation.AI has won funding from Innovate UK thanks to the support of the Data Lab and CSIC
Scottish timber initiative plants seed of sustainability for UK construction
23 Nov 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Pilot project could result in more mainstream use of UK-grown wood in construction
CICV Forum teams up with CSIC to launch new Be Covid Smart digital learning toolkit
10 Nov 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
With CICV and partners, we have created free online training for learning and working in construction during COVID-19.