Sustainable construction

Useful links for architects, designers, builders and planners.

Economic information | HIE local area offices | Sustainable building and construction

Economic information
Office for National Statistics
Bank of England
Scottish Household Survey
HM Treasury
Directgov - government information and services
Public Tenders Information on tendering to the public sector for companies in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.
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Sustainable building and construction
CIRIA Leading provider of performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries.
Communities Scotland Working for housing and regeneration
HI-Energy Highlands and Islands renewable energy initiative - with business directory
Holcim Foundation for sustainable construction The objective of the Holcim Foundation is to encourage sustainable responses to the technological, environmental, socio-economic and cultural issues affecting building and construction, regionally as well as globally.
NBS - National Building Specification Technical information site - part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
RIAS - Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Website of the professional body for all architects in Scotland - comprehensive links page.
The Scottish Government website - sustainability pages Scotland's sustainable development strategy and other useful resources.
Scottish Natural Heritage Securing the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's natural heritage.
SEPA - Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scotland's environmental regulator and adviser.
Simply renewable A comprehensive directory of renewables and energy-efficient products and services
SSN - Sustainable Scotland Network Local authorities working together for a sustainable Scotland.
SUST.org Scotland: Sustainable design in architecture and the built environment.
Sustainable construction Practical guidance for planners and developers
Sustainable Development Commission Scotland The Scottish Executive's independent advisory body on sustainable development.
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Sustainable construction - useful links