Builders’ blueprint for restart

Builders merchants across Perthshire are gearing up for a revival of the region’s construction sector.

The move comes as construction leaders set out a blueprint to secure the future of the industry.

The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) coronavirus task force laid out proposals to protect the future of construction businesses, while setting the industry on a sustainable path towards recovery.

The task force represents the entire construction supply chain from product manufacturers and merchants to contractors, housebuilders and specialists.

Alan Trail from the Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) said: “Our members in Perthshire will play a key role in supporting the future recovery of the construction sector, which is a vital part of our local economy.

“Areas include ongoing support to maximise employment and retain key skills, as well as providing expertise to enable customers to access products which support a more sustainable future.”

Chief executive John Newcomb said:“We have a real opportunity to deliver a coordinated programme that will benefit the whole industry and support the Scottish economy overall.

“BMF members across the region will be key to that as we move forward, supporting skills and training and providing access to products that make homes greener and more efficient.”

The Construction Leadership Council’s roadmap to recovery can be viewed at www. constructionleadershipcouncil. co.uk.