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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.
6 Sustainable Developments Driving Industry Towards Net Zero
02 Nov 2020, Tagged: Industry
To celebrate Scotland's COP Countdown, we are spotlighting six of the world's greenest low-carbon developments.
Launch of new innovation hub to help construction and manufacturing companies across the Scottish Highlands and Islands
28 Oct 2020, Tagged: Industry
Construction and manufacturing companies in the Highlands and Islands can soon access a new innovative on-line hub.
New Future Leaders’ Forum to transform skills in the built environment
19 Oct 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
CSIC have opened applications for a programme that develops the skillsets of early career professionals and students.
Offsite construction is even more vital in ‘new normal’
11 Oct 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
A new offsite manufacturing training programme has highlighted why the industry may need to further embrace MMC.
Construction leaders publish plan for construction sector recovery
06 Oct 2020, Tagged: Industry
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the sector’s recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
John Swinney opens Gannochy Trust development in Perth
05 Oct 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has opened 48 new affordable homes in Perth, built and funded by the Gannochy Trust.
Innovation in Scottish construction is key to net zero
28 Sep 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
Scotland's Innovation Centres are hosting a virtual event which will explore the many ways to tackle climate change.
Countdown to COP26: Meeting the built environment net zero challenge
24 Sep 2020, Tagged: Industry
An event hosted by the Herald on the lead up to next year’s UN Climate Change Conference
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum releases recovery plan in consultation with industry
28 Aug 2020, Tagged: Construction Scotland
The plan, created collaboratively with over 50 organisations, sets out the pathway for action after the global pandemic
i-Con Challenge Fund to support six impactful new innovation projects
25 Aug 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
CSIC has announced it is supporting six new projects as part of its support programme set up in response to Covid-19
Transformational project to deliver key learnings for housebuilding sector
25 Aug 2020, Tagged: Partners
AIMCH's webinar to share their key insights on modern methods of construction within the industry
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre makes key appointment to drive innovation in Highlands and Islands region
11 Aug 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
CSIC has appointed development expert John Maclennan as its Innovation Manager to drive collaborative innovation project
Researchers to develop online remote building inspection platform
11 Aug 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
This six-month project has received £35,000 from the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre i-Con Challenge.
COVID-19 reinforces urgency for new approach to prioritise and deliver Scotland’s infrastructure
27 Jul 2020, Tagged: Industry
An inclusive, net zero carbon economy remains at heart of the strategy.
Recovery through innovation
07 Jul 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
We’ve outlined in this short blog, our 10 point ‘call to action’ to those shaping the built environment.
CSIC working collaboratively in European project to boost the adoption of exoskeletons in UK construction and manufacturing industries
23 Jun 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
A new initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of exoskeletons.
New project to boost innovation in construction and manufacturing across the Scottish Highlands and Islands
04 Jun 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
A collaborative initiative will champion innovation in the construction and manufacturing sector...
The HALO and CSIC to create world class smart homes of the future
02 Jun 2020, Tagged: Innovation Centre
The HALO and CSIC are both committed to creating future smart and sustainable homes while supporting the adoption of...