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Transforming the Construction sector in Scotland
Building on the significant achievements of its Recovery Plan, industry collaboration body the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is now turning its focus towards a comprehensive and durable transformation of the sector for the benefit of all its stakeholders.
Knowledge at your fingertips – the immediate benefits of the new CLF data dashboard
Industry collaboration body the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has taken a major step towards greater openness, transparency and information exchange in the construction industry in Scotland with the launch of a revolutionary new data dashboard.
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum launches online skills portal
A detailed guide to courses and training for individuals and companies focused on Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by industry collaboration body the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
New initiative to position Scotland as leader in decarbonising heat
Scottish Enterprise today announces a new initiative, called HeatSource, that will position Scotland as a global leader in the supply chain and manufacturing for heat pumps and heat networks.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre is now called Built Environment – Smarter Transformation
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new strategic focus prioritising the built environment’s transition to zero carbon and improving the sector’s contribution to the fight against climate change.
Report outlines Scotland's pathway to engagement with low carbon heat
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new report that aims to help ensure the uptake of low carbon heat in Scotland’s 2.5 million homes.
The report is a collaboration between SNIPEF, Energy Saving Trust, BE-ST and The University of Edinburgh.
Upskilling our existing workforce is key to getting apprentices ready for zero carbon
A rapid, long-lasting transformation of the construction sector is required as we revolutionise skills and policies to address this. As many as 22,500 new roles need to be filled in Scotland over the next six years if we are to get anywhere close to reaching net-zero by 2045.
AIMCH confirms MMC can reduce carbon impact of construction
A new report, Whole Life Carbon Assessment of Homes, published by the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), concludes that using sustainably sourced timber panelised MMC methods to build new homes rather than masonry products can significantly reduce the carbon impact of construction.
CSIC and SEPA to drive net zero ambitions in construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have signed a formal agreement to support a sustainable future for the built environment, championing innovation and inclusive growth.
Training minister launches green skills initiative with first hands-on construction workshop
Marking the Cities, Regions and Built Environment day of COP26, Jamie Hepburn MSP, Scottish Government minister for higher education and further education, youth employment and training, hosted the first practical workshop of a pioneering green skills programme at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
CSIC represents Scotland as centre of excellence for next generation construction
A network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings has been launched today (3 November), signalling a global commitment to the sustainable and energy efficient development of buildings in an initiative led by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
New plans unveiled to transform public spaces into sustainable office hubs
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed new plans to help retrofit public spaces into out-of-town alternatives to city centre offices, reflecting the changing working patterns of a post-Covid Scotland.
Scottish timber initiative plants seed of sustainability for UK construction
Scottish timber initiative plants seed of sustainability for UK construction.