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CIRIA, the UK’s leading provider of construction industry improvement guidance, is heading a consortium including BRE Scotland (Building Research Establishment), University of Dundee, Glasgow Caledonian University and Building Software Limited to deliver the new Scottish Construction Innovation and Excellence Centre (SCIEC)
The SCIEC will shortly be establishing a strategic Industry Advisory Group to ensure that its work is driven by the real needs of the Scottish construction sector. Work will initially focus on the main centres of construction activity, by establishing SCIEC nodes in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow and using them as conduits to the industry within those regions. These centres coincide with the city regions identified in Scottish Enterprise’s strategic plan. The SCIEC consortium views this approach as the most effective means of achieving its principal aim of improving the performance and productivity of the Scottish construction industry.
CIRIA Chief Executive, Bill Healy said: "We have been working with our consortium partners towards establishing this centre for some time and I am delighted that we are now in position to take the SCIEC forward. The new centre has significant potential to improve productivity and innovation within the industry in Scotland.
"We will be setting up our operations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen over the coming months and working closely with the industry through regional Construction Improvement Clubs which are to be developed under the initiative."
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CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries. Founded in 1960 it currently engages with around 700 subscribing organisations. Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 25 books published per annum. Visit www.ciria.org for further details.
BRE is the UK’s leading centre of expertise for construction, the built environment, energy, fire, security and many associated issues. It provides research and innovation, consultancy, information and testing services to customers worldwide. www.bre.co.uk BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity (no. 1092193) with a mission to champion excellence and innovation in the built environment for the benefit of all. www.bretrust.org.uk
The University of Dundee is one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for its expertise across a range of disciplines including science, medicine, engineering and art. In 2007, the University will celebrate 40 years since it became an independent university after a 70 year relationship with the University of St. Andrews.
Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the largest universities in Scotland, offering a wide range of learning, research and knowledge transfer opportunities. The University is proud of its growing reputation as a provider of high quality research, consultancy and training services to local, national and international businesses.
Building Software Ltd was founded in 1995 by a small group of seasoned professionals with a blend of experience and specialist skills, which range from sophisticated system development through industrial line management to corporate leadership at the highest level. The company sells software products which it has developed itself.