HOW THE FORUM IS HELPING
Keeping contractors safe A graphic defi ning ‘essential work’, plus site posters and stickers to help contractors carry out jobs uninterrupted.
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willingness and effi ciency with which agencies and individuals have come together in the wider interests of the industry has been truly humbling. By pooling expertise, the Forum represents the interests of Scotland’s diverse construction supply chain with one voice, pushing for positive action. Listening to the industry as well as speaking on its behalf is vital in these times.” Since its inception, the Forum
has played a major role in clarifying confl icting information and producing a wide range of practical advice to help contractors and the public navigate construction work during the pandemic. It’s also urged the sector to ‘pay it
forward’ to improve cashfl ow and worked closely with Construction Scotland, the Industry Leadership Forum and the Scottish Government to plan a return to
work. This political liaison has seen the Forum involved in the Restarting Construction Sub-Group, chaired by Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning. In the most recent developments, discussions were held about the restart plan and standard operating procedure documents, with the Forum working on a series of guidance publications. Alan said: “With the construction sector preparing for a safe restart, it’s vital that safety guidance is provided to businesses so information can be cascaded throughout the whole industry. “It’s equally important that operatives and apprentices are properly advised and trained to ensure their safety and give them confi dence, so the Forum has been working hard to provide information.” As CABLEtalk went to press, the
Speaking to government Close and ongoing liaison with senior politicians to help shape the restart of Scotland’s construction sector.
Informing a wide audience A website off ering essential open-source information, with the latest updates on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forum was preparing a presentation and animation outlining measures for apprentices returning to colleges – see pages 20 and 21 for more details. Alan added: “As we prepare for restart and recovery, collaboration is key. We can’t expect one part of the sector to bear the whole burden so everyone must work together fairly and honestly – and the CICV Forum shows it CAN be done.”
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