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CSIC aims to tackle ‘sick building syndrome’ through innovation

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CSIC aims to tackle ‘sick building syndrome’ through innovation

CSIC aims to tackle ‘sick building syndrome’ through innovation Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is urging Scottish construction businesses to innovate in order to improve the quality of air inside our buildings and tackle ‘sick building syndrome’. Scots spend around 80-90% of their time indoors, whether that be at home, school or work. Studies have shown that poor indoor air quality has a negative impact on health, wellbeing and productivity. ‘Sick building syndrome’, a condition which is typically marked by headaches and respiratory problems, is attributed to factors in the indoor environment such as inadequate ventilation or poorly maintained air conditioning. To...

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