Construction Scotland and BRE ScotlandJoint Annual Conference 2012

Tim ClarkeChairConstruction ScotlandIndustry Leadership Group

Welcome

Agenda09:35 Introduction Tim Clarke09:40 Keynote Address Fergus Ewing MSP09:55 The industry today Alastair Wallace10:05 Building for the future Tim Clarke10:20 The Action Plan Ed Monaghan10:30 Construction Scotland David Kelly10:45 Summary Tim Clarke

11:00 Coffee Break

11:30 BRE Scotland Session13:30 Lunch

Fergus Ewing MSPMinister for Energy, Enterprise and TourismThe Scottish Government

Alastair WallacePartnerThomas and Adamson

The Industry Today

• Government support

• Private sector

• Procurement

• Knowledge and training

• Value

• Confidence

Current Issues

Employment: 170,000 (10% of total Scottish jobs)

Businesses: 31,000

GDP: £21.4bn

GVA: £8.7bn (10% of Scotland’s GVA)

Multiplyer: For every £1 spent on construction output,a further £2.94 is generated in the economy

Key Markets: UK; Western Europe; Middle East; USA;Canada; Eastern Europe

Important to Scotland

Existing:

• Value Engineering & Project Management

• Architecture and Design

• Advanced and Innovative Materials

• Low Carbon Products & Technologies

• Timber Frame Housebuilding

• Construction Knowledge-base & Skills

• Construction related R&D base

Competitive Advantage

Potential:

• Retrofit – residential

• Low Carbon / sustainable design

• Low Carbon component products & technologies

1. Developing a safer, successful and forward looking construction industry

2. Driving innovation and productivity across the industry

3. Working in partnership to deliver a low carbon built environment

4. Building a dynamic, united industry with a cohesive voice

Strategy Priorities

Ed MonaghanChief ExecutiveMactaggart & Mickel Ltd

Action Plan

So, why I became involved in the development of a new industry strategy

and why I think it’s important for the industry.........

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

THE CONCEPT•An action plan responding to the strategy and will be updated annually.•The plan defines what actions and tasks will be undertaken in the short, medium and long term and by whom.•The actions need to be achievable.•The plan is crucial to ensure the vision is achieved and the strategy is delivered.

HOW IT WILL WORK•Over the last few months 6 workshops were held throughout Scotland which helped to identify the actions.•Construction Scotland will work with the appropriate bodies to develop common wins.•Relationships will continue to be developed where they don’t currently exist.•So far there’s been strong commitment to work with the industry but we need to continue to show commitment.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE•The action plan will include the critical actions to be achieved in year 1.•It will detail which organisation has lead responsibility for each action.•And how progress will be measured. IN PRACTICE•Developing a safer, successful and forward looking construction industry.•Driving innovation and productivity across the industry.•Working in partnership to deliver a Low Carbon Built Environment.•Building a dynamic, united industry with a cohesive voice.

People and skills

Procurement and regulation1. Developing a safer, successful and forward looking construction industry

Innovation and growth

3. Working in partnership to deliver a Low Carbon Built Environment

2. Driving innovation and productivity across the industry

Industry communicationand engagement

4. Building a dynamic, united industry with a cohesive voice

.......so in summary• Priorities short, medium and long term objectives.

• Establish quick wins.

• Theme groups can drive actions to conclusion, collating and sharing best practise.

• Actions should change the game and improve our performance.

• Actions should be challenging to both industry and government.

• Ownership of the agreed Action Plan must be industry wide, this is our plan our chance to make a difference.

Dr David KellyOperations ManagerConstruction Scotland Ltd

Construction Scotland- Development and Engagement

• Diversity within the industry

• History of fragmentation

• Current demands

•Industry Strategy: Building for the Future

• Action plan

• Industry Leadership Group

• Theme / Task groups

• Tackling current issues and identifying opportunities and areas of growth

Construction Scotland – issues to consider

Industry representation

Role

• Not to duplicate or replace

• Recognise diversity and common issues

• Platform for industry to come together

• Speak as a single voice

• Inclusive and open

developing structure

SMEs

Academia

RTOs

LCFs

Construction Scotland Ltd

• Role to oversee the operational activities of CS

• Role to establish CS as financially independent

• Role to direct the development and objectives of CS

• Representation on the CSL Board from all elements

Construction Scotland – why get involved?

• Opportunity to shape the future activities

• Get involved in the delivery of the new industry Strategy

• Get involved with the delivery of the action plan

• Opportunities to discuss relevant issues across the industry sectors

• Raise awareness of pertinent issues within industry groups, public sector bodies and Scottish Government

• Be part of the representative organisation in Scotland that is open to all

Construction Scotland – tangible benefits?

• Access to industry reports, updates and statistics

•Bespoke website under development

• Work/theme group meetings

• Events and seminars

• Industry engagement and networking opportunities

• Business development opportunities

Get involved!www.ConstructionScotland.org.uk

David Kellykellyd@bre.co.uk

Tim ClarkeChairConstruction ScotlandIndustry Leadership Group

Summary

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