Andrew Pinkerton Secretary Scottish Construction Industry Group University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture & Building Science Professional Studies Short Course 2011 Our Industry – The economic significance of the construction industry

‘There is a fundamental inter-dependence between buildings and the lives of people…. “ Almost all our activities, whether collective or as individuals, are only made possible by the buildings we inhabit. So fundamental are buildings to our lives that we often take them for granted and regard them as simply the given backdrop to our day to day existence. But buildings are not given, they are consciously made and how they are made profoundly affects the quality of our lives. How buildings are made, the quality of their design and of the built environments they help to shape should, then, be a matter of concern to us all.” Introduction to a Policy on Architecture for Scotland The Museum of Scotland

‘Construction is an important industry, both in its own right and in terms of the impact it can have on all parts of the economy, the environment, and society.

‘Construction – a key sector of the Scottish economy. Turnover £7.2 billion Employment138,590 (includes 21,000 self employed) Companies 43,035 (over 98% employ less than 50 people)

Core of cluster Upgrading & innovative institutions Related and Supporting Industries MARKETS Infrastructure & infraservices A GENERIC CLUSTER MAP A cluster - a group of industries whose linkages mutually reinforce and enhance their competitive advantage.

Markets Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER

Markets Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER

Markets Public Buildings Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Domestic Buildings

Markets Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Domestic Buildings Public Buildings

Markets Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Private Buildings

Markets Utilities / Communications Environmental Improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure

Markets Environmental improvements SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications

Markets Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Private Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements Clients SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER

CLIENTS MARKETS LEGAL & REGULATORY HEALTH & SAFETY UTILITIES HUMAN RESOURCES FINANCE Procurement Policy Infrastructure & Services Private Buildings Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements Structure & envelope Finishes FFE & sanitary Groundwork,foundations & piling External works Components Electrical serv.. Fixture & fittings Mechanical Serv. Timber Quarry products Concrete & cement Glass Metal materials. Plastics Materials Brick,block & stone Building systems Structures Process equip. Prefabrication Timber Frame Building services Temporary accom. Specialists EquipmentServicesContractors Agents & Merchants Waste Management & recycling R&D Trade Unions Design & Project Management Planning Engineering Architecture SurveyingOther consultantsProject management Environmental Construction management Universities & colleges Training Organisations Accreditation bodies Professional Institutions Improvement initiatives Upgrading Institutions CITB Fixtures & fittings Structure Earth moving Found. &piling Mechanical ser. FFE & sanitary Inception Feasibility Regulations Procurement strategy BuildingSite Prep.Installation External works Finishes Asset Management Envelope Dem/Clear Electrical ser. Inspection & test Cleaning Security Groundwork's Drainage & underground Roofing Repair & Maintenance Prefabricated Elements

Structure & envelope Finishes FFE & sanitary Groundwork,foundations & piling External works Structures Concrete & cement Timber Quarry products Contractors Waste management & recycling Glass Building systems Process equip. Structure Prefabricated elements Earth moving Found. &piling Mechanical ser. FFE & sanitary SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Private Buildings Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements Metal materials. Plastics Components Electrical serv.. Fixture &fittings Mechanical Serv. Prefabrication Building services Temporary accom. Timber Frame Specialists EquipmentServices R&D Design & Project Management Inception Feasibility Regulations Procurement strategy Building Roofing Site Prep.Installation External works Finishes Asset Management Envelope Fixtures & fittings Dem/Clear Electrical ser. Inspection & test Cleaning Security STRONG MEDIUM WEAK/NOTHING Cluster Focus LEGAL & REGULATORY HEALTH & SAFETY UTILITIES HUMAN RESOURCES FINANCE Infrastructure & Services Procurement Policy CLIENTS MARKETS Groundwork's Drainage & underground RoofingFinishes Repair & Maintenance External works Training Organisations Accreditation bodies Upgrading Institutions Trade Unions Private Buildings Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements Materials. Agents & Merchants Waste Management & recycling Planning Engineering Architecture SurveyingOther consultantsProject management Environmental Construction management Universities & colleges Professional Institutions Improvement initiatives CITB Brick & Block

SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER Private Buildings Domestic Buildings Public Buildings Transport & Infrastructure Utilities/ Communications Environmental Improvements Waste management & recycling Metal materials. Plastics Materials Timber Brick,block & stone Quarry products Concrete & cement Glass Components Structure & envelope Finishes FFE & sanitary Groundwork,foundations & piling External works Electrical serv.. Fixture &fittings Mechanical Serv. Prefabrication Building systems Timber Frame Temporary accom. Building services Structures Process equip. Timber Frame Specialists EquipmentServicesContractors Agents & Merchants Waste Management & recycling R&D Design & Project Management Planning Engineering Architecture SurveyingOther consultantsProject management Environmental Construction management Inception Feasibility Regulations Procurement strategy Building Roofing Site Prep.Installation External works Finishes Asset Management Structure Envelope Fixtures & fittings Prefabricated elements Earth moving Found. &piling Dem/Clear Mechanical ser. Electrical ser. FFE & sanitary Inspection & test Cleaning Security STRONG MEDIUM WEAK/NOTHING Cluster Focus LEGAL & REGULATORY HEALTH & SAFETY UTILITIES HUMAN RESOURCES FINANCE Procurement Policy Infrastructure & Services CLIENTS MARKETS Groundwork's Drainage & underground RoofingFinishes External works Repair & Maintenance Trade Unions Universities & colleges Training Organisations Accreditation bodies Professional Institutions Improvement initiatives Upgrading Institutions CITB

‘The impact of the construction industry on the triple bottom line of sustainable development.’ ECONOMICSOCIALENVIRONMENTAL % of economic activity Economic multiplier Public spending Enterprise creation Best value Black economy Support to infrastructure of commerce Employment generation % of employment Social spread of employees Geographical reach Social inclusion Health Skills & lifelong learning Safety Housing provision Land regeneration CO 2 emission Waste reduction Energy Transport Use of natural resources Design quality Nature conservation