These resources have been selected to provide information on the Construction industry in Scotland. Your local Business Gateway office can help you connect with other organisations and support networks to help you further your idea or business.
Reduce your waste with a range of tools and guides tailored to those involved in construction – from designers and contractors to clients and customers.
ConstructionSkills is the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry, working with industry, for industry to deliver a safe, professional and fully qualified UK construction workforce.
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) connects industry to world leading academic expertise. Developed with industry our support streams include: product, process, business and service.
Promoting a better understanding of the importance of quality design in both the public and private sectors.
Construction Scotland’s aims are to represent the industry on the big issues affecting the industry, to engage and coordinate action against the key priorities and issues which will lead to the successful growth and sustainability of the sector, and maximise its contribution to the wider Scottish economy.
The Scottish Building Federation was established in 1895 working with its members to bring together ideals, collective needs and collaborative business practices. SBF continues to represent the interests and aspirations of its members throughout Scotland.
The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) is a Trade Body representing the largest Specialist Brickwork Contractors across the UK.
The Brick Development Association represents the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers.
All the information you need about steel construction.
The Chartered Institute of Building is at the heart of a management career in construction. We are the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
The Federation of Master Builders is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry, representing thousands of firms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
CITB supports training and skills in construction sector.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is the trade body for the woodworking sector. We offer advice, support and wood industry information to our 700 members as well as guidance for customers who use, or specify, our members’ products and services.
Homes for Scotland is the voice of the home building industry in Scotland, representing some 200 companies and organisations which together deliver 95% of new homes built for sale each year and a significant proportion of affordable housing.
The Guild of Master Craftsmen helps its members to build and evolve their businesses by increasing public awareness of their skill and integrity through national promotion on www.findacraftsman.com. The Guild also provides expert business support and discounts and savings on business expenses.
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is the representative body for companies who work day-to-day to deliver, upgrade, and maintain the country’s infrastructure.
ICE supports civil engineers and technicians throughout their careers. They award professional qualifications that are the industry standard, lead the debates around infrastructure and the built environment and provide an unmatched level of training, knowledge and thinking.
Like-minded professional people with a desire to drive, increase & maintain professionalism in supervision, management & ownership in the roofing industry.
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) is the UK’s largest roofing trade association.
The Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) is the trade association representing the UK’s single ply roofing industry.
The MCRMA web site contains a range of useful features designed to educate specifiers and contractors alike on building envelope design, the systems available, their application, superior life expectancy and unrivalled value over other material alternatives.
The Roof Tile Association represents the UK’s leading manufacturers of pitched roof solutions. We are the central representative body establishing a common viewpoint for clay and concrete roof tile manufacturers.
Are a large independent trade association representing the UK tiling industry.
The Association of British Ceramic Distributors (ABCD Tiles) is a group of independent ceramic tile distributors located throughout the UK.
The Scottish Decorators’ Federation (SDF) is Scotland’s trade association for the painting and decorating industry.
SPOA is a trade association whose members are all interested in the business of owning and hiring plant used in the uk construction industry.
SELECT is the trade association for the electrical contracting industry in Scotland.
Helping businesses across Scotland with free advice, workshops, 1:1 expert support, online tools, guides and a quick healthcheck to assess your digital strengths and weaknesses.
Guidance on the policies and interventions in place to support Scottish SMEs.
Healthy Working Lives is the place to come to if you are an employer in Scotland looking for workplace health, safety and wellbeing information.
Support agency for the Northern regions of Scotland which focusses on Innovation, trading internationally, funding/investment, skills development and more.
Focussed on assisting businesses who are looking to accelerate and grow through exporting, developing products and services, funding and business development.
From innovative technology start-ups and global online service businesses that are transforming our lives to the universities that train our skilled people, ScotlandIS has developed a thriving membership and community for the economic benefit of everyone.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. They contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills.
Loans from 25K to 100K for new and growing Scottish SMEs.
Grants to nurture creative talent in young people aged between 14 and 20 years old.
Support, funding, campaigns and other interventions to help people and businesses reduce waste and be more efficient with resources.
Funding projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.
Just Enterprise is a consortium formed from Scotland's key social enterprise support agencies. Collectively, they are able to provide expert Start Up, Business Support, Business Recovery, Procurement, Leadership and Learning Services, to third sector organisations across the length and breadth of the country.
Every young person should have the chance to succeed. PTS help young people in Scotland get into education, jobs and start businesses.
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Led by Women’s Enterprise Scotland this centre is to help women achieve their business aspirations, make connections, up-skill and get support.