As one of Scotland's largest sectors, the health of the construction industry is of major economic importance. This diverse sector employs around 130,000, has more than 16,000 business units and contributes £6.4 billion in GVA to the economy with a turnover of £15.6 billion. (ABI 2007).
The sector makes a significant contribution to the priorities of the Scottish Government Economic Strategy (GES) as an enabler of the key sectors, in the development of Scotland’s infrastructure and in creating a greener and healthier Scotland.
We understand that the health of the construction industry is of major economic importance so participates in Construction Scotland, an industry advisory group that facilitates growth.
Construction Scotland