One of Scotland's largest construction firms has been recognised for its impact on the community and environment at the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Scotland 2011/12.

City Building was Highly Commended in the Sustainability and CSR Initiative of the Year Award category.

The GO Awards, held at Glasgow’s Marriott Hotel, recognise and reward excellence and achievement in the procurement sector.

City Building has an award-winning approach to sustainability and has invested heavily in green technologies, effectively reducing its carbon footprint by over 25% since 2007.

With a work force of over 240, more than 50% of who have a disability, City Building operates Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), specialising in the manufacture of a wide range of furniture products.

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Via the innovative Glasgow House project, City Building has constructed highly-energy efficient, comfortable prototype homes which deliver a two-thirds reduction in the typical energy costs of a three-bedroom home.

Successfully delivering new energy-efficient schools, housing and renovated properties throughout Glasgow, the company also enables clients to benefit from reduced gas and electricity consumption.

City Building director of operations, Graham Paterson, recognized the honour of receiving the Highly Commended award.

He stated: "By delivering new energy-efficient innovations and providing exciting opportunities for local communities we will continue to lead the way in sustainable construction and expand on our achievements in the future.

"Our ground-breaking Glasgow House scheme demonstrates how energy-efficient design will play a key role in social housing and it is clear that, by changing the way we approach housebuilding, Scotland can meet its carbon reduction targets and enjoy an environmentally friendly future."

(JG)