The construction industry affects us all, whether it is maintaining our existing infrastructure and heritage, or creating new environments to live and work in. However, it is one of the most fragmented industries.
The industry’s issues and requirements often vary between urban and rural areas within Scotland. The needs of the local, national and international markets served by the construction industry can also differ. Also important is the scale of the repair and maintenance sector in Scotland, and its special needs in terms of knowledge, skills and materials for our traditional and historic pre-1919 buildings.
190,000
People employed in the Scottish construction sector (2009).
41,435
Businesses in the Scottish construction sector (2006 latest figure available).
6 percent
The sector accounts for 6 percent of total employment in Scotland.
£64 billion
The construction industry contributes £6.4 billion (8.4 percent of total GVA) to the Scottish Economy (2007).
97 percent
97 percent of all Scottish construction businesses have under 50 employees, accounting for over half of all employment in the sector and 40 percent of turnover (2009).
40 years
Scotland has more than 40 years experience in the oil and gas sector and remains Europe’s second largest producer of offshore natural gas