Scottish Construction Forum
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SCF Construction Industry Plan - 2007-2012
History
The Scottish Construction Forum was formed in February 2004, from a Recommendation of the Modernising Construction Strategic Group, and the paper "Achieving Construction Innovation and Excellence in Scotland", published in August 2003.
The aim of that paper was to achieve a step change in the performance of the Scottish construction industry, through the delivery of a plan of action. The main objectives were:
- Improve the performance of the industry
- Create a connected & innovative industry
- Achieve recognition of the industry's contribution to Scotland
The aim of the Forum was to act as a point of contact between the Construction Cluster, the Scottish executive and the Scottish Parliament to advise at a strategic level on the actions required to promote innovation and excellence across the Cluster.
Specifically, the Forum should:
- Build relationships within the Cluster and across the UK to promote construction innovation and excellence.
- Encourage employer leadership throughout Scotland
- Review progress annually on the implementation of the Modernising Construction recommendations
- Advise Ministers and members of the Cluster on actions required to achieve the recommendations.
- Advise on the longer term strategic issues affecting the workforce and the competitiveness of the Cluster.
- Promote a positive image of the construction industry.
Areas of Focus
The original areas of Focus were:
- Procurement
- Workforce Development
- Image and Awareness
- Best Practice
Scottish Construction Forum: An Industry Manifesto
February 2007
As the voice of the industry, the Scottish Construction Forum launched its Industry manifesto in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 15 February. It is calling on parties across the political spectrum to sign up to a series of measures that will help:
- Build a more professional reputation for the industry
- Simplify and clarify public sector procurement
- Improve health and safety
- Make training more relevant
- Improve the industry's green credentials
Download a copy of the Scottish Construction Forum's Industry Manifesto here
Scottish Construction Industry Plan 2007-2012
Aims
The key aims of the Scottish Construction Industry Plan are:
- To ensure continuous improvement in the performance of the Scottish construction industry
- To help increase productivity, sustainability, quality and pride in this important industry
- To support a construction industry that produces best ‘whole life value' in our built environment.
- To improve the image of the industry
- To influence the future work of the Scottish Construction Forum, the Scottish Construction Centre and other key stakeholders.
Strategic Themes
The Scottish Construction Industry Plan identifies four strategic themes for the industry:
- Positioning
- Procurement
- People
- Planet
The Plan highlights a number of key priorities within each Strategic Theme and identifies the organisations best placed to lead or support in delivering the identified actions.
Priorities
Positioning
- 1. Create a cohesive and clearly articulated set of needs
- 2. Develop a stronger profile with key stakeholders
- 3. Be more connected and networked
- 4. Understand the current position and measure changes
- 5. Achieve higher levels of research and development and innovation
- 6. Increase involvement in planning
Procurement
- 1. Improved public sector procurement processes
- 2. Better understanding of future demand
- 3. Increased use of procurement best practice
- 4. Higher business standards and increased customer confidence
- 5. Increased understanding of regulations and legislation for traditional, pre-1919 buildings.
People
- 1. A safe and healthy industry
- 2. A strong and sufficiently funded training infrastructure
- 3. A competent, highly skilled and more diverse workforce
- 4. Skills gaps in the professions filled
- 5. Strong leadership and management skills
- 6. The right skills for the future
- 7. A sound skills base for the heritage sector
Planet
- 1. Increased understanding of sustainability
- 2. Sustainability recognised as a key issue
- 3. Increased good practice in sustainability.
Download a copy of the Scottish Construction Industry Plan 2007-2012 here
The Scottish Construction Forum is made up of senior representatives from across the industry, clients, government and enterprise agencies. The forum meets bi-monthly, and here you can view a calendar of meeting dates, and download the notes of past meetings.
Please select this link to view a list of Forum members, or access the links below to view meeting notes:
Meeting notes:
Scottish Construction Forum Newsletter:
Scottish Construction Forum - Annual Reports
The Scottish Construction Forum plays a central role in co-ordinating the wide interests of the Scottish construction industry. These annual report looks at the success the forum has had over the past years and looks at the way forward.
Annual Reports:
Scottish Construction Forum Protocol
If you are interested in the workings of the Scottish Construction Forum please download the following document:
Download the Scottish Construction Forum Protocol document
FAO Douglas Fergus
Scottish Construction Centre
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Tel: 0141 331 8006
Email: douglas.fergus@scocon.org
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