en.Wedoany.com Reported - The coverage and industry influence of Scotland's public sector Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool continue to expand, with over 50 public bodies now submitting project information to the platform. Developed and freely accessible by the Scottish Futures Trust, the platform currently contains detailed information on 1,429 planned construction projects, with a total value approaching £20 billion and project delivery timelines extending to 2035.
Recent updates also include projects from Scottish Water, island community trusts, and third sector organisations, further enhancing the breadth and visibility of Scotland's infrastructure investment. The tool is designed to provide greater certainty for the construction industry and public bodies by showcasing future opportunities in advance, helping businesses plan resources, investment, and workforce requirements. The latest data shows that 650 of the listed projects are valued at under £2 million, reflecting the platform's growing importance for the thousands of SMEs across Scotland seeking public sector contracts.
Claire Pollock, Associate Director of the Data & Insights team at the Scottish Futures Trust, stated that against a backdrop of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, supporting the construction industry by improving pipeline visibility is crucial. This helps construction and consultancy firms plan with greater confidence and enables public bodies to gain a more comprehensive understanding of other organisations' activities. She thanked public sector partners for their continued engagement and support, noting growth in both platform membership and usage.
Providing the industry with clear visibility of future public sector work is one of the ten pillars outlined in the Transformation Action Plan developed by the Construction Leadership Forum, reflecting the industry-wide importance of transparency in supporting jobs, skills, and long-term investment. The latest pipeline data also shows that projects worth nearly £16 billion are expected to be completed by 2030, with approximately 55% of the pipeline distributed across housing, civil engineering, and education projects. To help the industry fully utilise the platform and understand emerging opportunities, the team will host a free webinar on 22 June, showcasing key market trends affecting Scotland's construction pipeline and guiding users on how to gain valuable insights and opportunities through the platform.
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