The CICV is celebrating the success of its third Green Home Festival, which saw record audiences attend a week of shows about sustainability and low-carbon living. Held in Charlotte Square Gardens as part of the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe, more than 500 delegates attended the five-day celebration of renewables, which combined advice with hands-on demonstrations […]
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Minister for Climate Action Dr Allan set to open the CICV’s third Green Home Festival
Scotland’s third Green Home Festival is set to be launched by Scottish Government minister Dr Alasdair Allan, who will open the week-long series of shows delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland reach net zero by 2045 by transforming our homes. Dr Allan, who was recently appointed as the acting Minister for Climate Action, […]
CICV survey finds 59% of homeowners lack knowledge to choose heat pumps
CICV’s third Green Home Festival aims to bridge information divide with expert-led sessions and demonstrations A new survey from the CICV has uncovered a significant knowledge gap among UK homeowners regarding renewable heating technologies. Alarmingly, 59% of respondents said they lacked the necessary information to confidently transition from traditional heating systems, such as gas boilers, […]
MSP Ivan McKee is special guest as CICV holds first in-person meeting in 4 years
After four years of virtual collaboration, the CICV finally held its inaugural in-person meeting this week, bringing together representatives from many of its 29 member organisations for the first time. More than 20 delegates from across the UK gathered in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24 April for the first physical get-together of the collective, with former […]
CICV backs new Transformation Action Plan unveiled by CLF
The CICV has welcomed a dynamic new Transformation Action Plan for the Scottish construction sector that has been unveiled by the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). The collaboration between government and industry launched the plan at a special ceremony in Edinburgh this week – and the CICV says it offers a unique opportunity to move the […]
CICV: Clearer messaging needed to help public navigate net zero journey
Scotland’s second Green Home Festival has been hailed another resounding success – but its organisers have also insisted that government and industry must work closer together to deliver clearer guidance and “myth-bust” the misinformation around low-carbon living. More than 500 delegates signed up for the five-day renewables jamboree organised by the Construction Industry Collective Voice […]
CICV: Poll shows there is “appetite for change” among homeowners
As it prepares to host the upcoming Green Home Festival, the CICV says that the results of a recent survey show that there is “very real appetite for change” among Scottish homeowners looking to make their homes more eco-friendly. The team behind the week-long renewables jamboree have welcomed a new poll by environment organisation WWF […]
First shows confirmed and tickets now available for Green Home Festival
The first four shows have been confirmed for the 2023 Green Home Festival, with tickets now available for the free week-long event in Edinburgh.
Forum issues new guidance and urges caution over easing of restrictions
As Scotland moves towards further easing of restrictions, the CICV Forum has issued more timely guidance and sounded a cautionary note, urging the sector to keep its focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families. The unique collaboration says the sector is “not out of the woods yet” and, with COVID-19 still […]
Minister for Construction among proposals in Forum manifesto
In an unprecedented show of co-operation, commitment and collaboration, the construction industry in Scotland has come together to issue its first-ever manifesto detailing the crucial steps which need to be taken to secure a viable and sustainable future for the sector. Acting through the CICV Forum, a comprehensive range of trade associations, professional bodies, companies […]
CICV Forum issues clear guidance on working practices
The newly-established Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has taken immediate action to provide clarity for the sector in Scotland. The group – which represents most professional construction bodies in Scotland – took action following advice from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon earlier this week that all building sites with the exception of any hospital work should close. Concerned about conflicting […]
New forum calls for urgent action to protect industry
A new forum of respected construction bodies has suggested a number of simple actions that the Scottish Government could introduce immediately to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus. The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum – which represents the majority of contractor business in Scotland – has sent a joint letter to […]