After a germ of an idea in March,


the Forum has now brought nearly 80 construction bodies under one umbrella, all working in harmony to try to save the industry and, at a local level, protect their members and their businesses. For the fi rst time in my 40 years in the


industry, I’m seeing all organisations pulling together in the same direction towards the same goal. It’s been quite something to be part of – and it’s also clear that the Scottish Government has recognised its infl uence and is listening. We’ve been fl at out these last eight weeks dealing with an incredible number of issues and the results can now be seen at www.cicvforum.co.uk – take a look and you’ll fi nd some excellent guidance and useful links. I must pay tribute to Alan Wilson, SELECT Managing Director, who has stepped up to the plate and acted magnifi cently as Chair of the Forum. A tip of the hat also to Iain Mason, SELECT Director of Communications and a genius of organisation and presentation, and SELECT Specifi er and Client Relations Manager Yvonne Wilson, the Forum’s tireless and unfl appable planning manager. I must also pay a tribute to Fiona Hodgson, the CEO of SNIPEF, who’s also been an inspiration and a delight to work with . It’s been very special to work closely with such marvellous people and the other wider organisations involved with the Forum. I just hope that it stays together after the pandemic subsides. The bodies involved have worked together brilliantly to share thoughts, problems and solutions – we can’t aff ord to lose that and revert to the old Scottish construction way of being insular and self-centred. While I cross my fi ngers, please stay tough, work hard, stay together, save your businesses, save the Scottish construction industry and – above all – stay safe.


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I’ve already helped a number of SELECT Members who were struggling to get paid and achieved some good results.


If you need advice on payments, please contact SELECT on 0141 445 5577 or email memberservices@select.org.uk


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