Douglas Morrison, director of operations and skills at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), suggests it’s time to rethink the apprenticeship programmes in line with the sector’s ongoing transformation – with digital skills and sustainability becoming a growing focus. Alm
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A youth charity is to expand permanently into Arbroath with a new £2 million community centre and football pitch after securing land from Angus Council.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) innovation manager Sam Hart on the natural resource that could help Scotland achieve its carbon targets. Scotland is claimed to have hit the energy jackpot twice, with the discovery of North Sea oil and gas and, later, the advent of renewable
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has today launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across the construction sector, with targeted support for the industry’s multitude of SMEs. Through the DIveIN training and development programme, CSIC will give businesses the
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) CEO Stephen Good outlines five themes that will define construction in 2021, ranging from greater collaboration in the industry to the need for enhanced supply chain resilience. It would be safe to say that any predictions made about the past 12 mo
After seven years on the governance board – and three years as chair – John Forster will step down from his position at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), as the organisation seeks a new chairperson to help shape its future strategy and drive its evolution into a second phas
Greater use of home-grown timber in UK construction is taking a significant step forward through a new demonstrator project, which could lead to a major boost for Scotland’s economy and the industry’s environmental impact. A consortium of partners – comprising of Construction Scotl
The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has teamed up with Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to create a digital learning toolkit to promote best practice. The Be Covid Smart training and learning programme was launched this week.
Construction and manufacturing companies in the Highlands and Islands can soon access a new online hub aimed at boosting innovation in the region.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on early career professionals and students with drive, ambition and determination to join a new Built Environment Future Leaders’ Forum. The initiative will promote the development of new skills, competencies and opportunities in the se
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) had announced the launch of a new hub for members in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
As cities across the world are working towards a new normality post-COVID lockdown, a virtual event will look at the ways in which the circular economy plays an essential role to Glasgow’s recovery, with learnings from other international cities. Get Inspired 2020:The Future is Circular, hoste
In yet another example of its innovative approach to stimulating and growing Scotland’s building sector, the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has secured significant grant funding to help it identify and highlight the investment areas which will bring the most benefit to th
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is supporting six new projects through its i-Con Innovation Challenge Fund, part of a support programme set up earlier in the year in response to COVID-19.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on students with a passion for innovation and disruption to help lead the charge for change in the construction sector.