Building bosses set out pre-election proposals

Building industry leaders have laid down a five-pillar plan for 'sustainable growth' in the Scottish construction sector.

The SBF manifesto lays out proposals to improve the performance of Scotland's planning authorities. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) said today it had launched its policy manifesto for the 2016 Holyrood parliamentary election following consultation with members over recent months.

It sets out a series of recommendations to support the industry in key areas including procurement, skills, training and recruitment, planning and energy efficiency.

The manifesto outlines a number of proposals to improve the performance of Scotland’s planning authorities, including better resourcing of planning departments.

Vaughan Hart, managing director of the 121-year-old SBF, said: “This manifesto is the result of extensive consultation with our members throughout Scotland and reflects the issues and priorities they would like to see addressed by the next Scottish parliament.”