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Exoskeleton trials readied at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre
14 Oct 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
CSIC is readying advanced measuring equipment in preparation for upcoming exoskeleton trials.
Construction Scotland Industry Group Announces Appointment of Ron Fraser as New Chair
14 Oct 2021, Tagged: Construction Scotland
Ron Fraser appointed as new chair of Construction Scotland Industry Group.
CSIC to showcase the built environment’s role in combatting climate change
07 Oct 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
11 days of events highlight opportunities to change the construction sector during COP26.
CSIC adds three industry experts to governance board
28 Sep 2021, Tagged: Construction Scotland
CSIC has appointed 3 built environment leaders to its board, bringing valuable infrastructure and planning expertise.
New funding to boost green skills drive in construction
20 Sep 2021, Tagged: Construction Scotland
CSIC has announced the launch of its Low Carbon Learning programme.
Scottish homegrown timber initiative secures funding to create demonstrator home for COP26
16 Sep 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
A team of experts exploring the mainstream use of homegrown timber in the construction sector has secured funding for th
Spotlight on Scotland’s built environment needed to fight climate change, industry collective to hear
01 Sep 2021, Tagged: Innovation Centre
'Building to COP26', 7 September, will see industry gather online to discuss what COP26 means for the built environment.
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 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.
A Sustainable Future
01 Mar 2021, Tagged: Industry
A spotlight on sustainability from Aisling O'Reilly, vice-chair of CSIC's Future Leaders' Forum.
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.
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