Construction industry’s plan for recovery

The Construction Leadership Forum has published a plan for the sector’s recovery in Renfrewshire and across Scotland from the impact of coronavirus.

The plan, which has been created following extensive consultation, focusses on the joint action required between the industry and the public sector to respond to the pandemic.

It will work towards maximising support for employers and employees and establishing new ways of working to manage infection control, health and safety and shared learning opportunities.

A range of immediate actions are almost complete, with remaining ones now moving into implementation.

Short and medium term initiatives include work to help apprentices into trades and preparing the industry to deliver a net-zero built environment.

The recovery plan will be flexible and able to respond to industry needs and economic conditions going forward.

Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said: “This recovery plan has been developed through unprecedented levels of collaboration across industry and with Government. We will now also work with the sector to help implement the plan’s actions.

“There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on construction. It is absolutely vital for the economic recovery, and to protect jobs, that we get the sector back up to speed as quickly and as safely as possible.

“This plan sets out practical actions for how this can be achieved and we thank everyone who has taken part.”