COMMENT T


employment, contractual,


commercial, and


technical and safety matters, with advice updated on our website


Cooperation, collaboration, commitment


he three words in the headline above have come to epitomise eff orts during the current crisis, proving that we really are #InThisTogether. Without question,


coronavirus has aff ected us all, but what is clear is that without cooperation, collaboration and commitment, we would struggle to survive in today’s world. These words have also been intrinsically linked to trade associations like SELECT. Founded nearly 125 years ago, the organisation was set up by committed individuals who wanted to collaborate and cooperate in shaping the future of what was then a relatively new part of the Scottish construction industry. A century later, we see these very


apt and poignant words shaping our actions today.


I am pleased, but not in the least surprised, that SELECT and its staff have risen fully to the challenge the crisis has brought. We have led the way in providing up- to-the-minute advice on a host of subjects, including


“I am pleased, but not in the least surprised, that SELECT and its staff have risen fully to the challenge the crisis has brought”


on a daily basis. The contact we have had with Members, including calls made by SELECT’s Central Board, along with our increased social media presence, high-profi le press coverage and more frequent distribution of our e-newsletter, Switched On, have all contributed to our aim of keeping you updated on SELECT’s activities and the assistance we can provide.


We realise the signifi cant impact the crisis has had on Members fi nancially and the decision by the Central Board to reduce Member subscriptions by 30% for 2020 has proven very popular. We realise further support may be necessary in the future and we will review what this may entail later in the year. As well as seeing cooperation,


collaboration, and


commitment between SELECT and its


Members, I have also been delighted at the development of the


Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum. Set up just ten weeks ago, it now has 50 diff erent industry bodies working together and making a real diff erence to the whole sector. As well as the main forum, there are also seven sub-groups which are working on issues such as employment, health and safety, business recovery and commercial matters. Some 80 individuals are contributing to the excellent work being done and it is amazing to see so many diff erent groups and individuals working in a cooperative and collaborative way with the sole aim of helping the construction industry. You can read more about the work and successes the Forum has had on pages 18 and 19 in this issue of CABLEtalk. There are lots of challenges ahead for all of us, but one thing is sure – SELECT will be there to help you in any way we can.


Alan Wilson Managing Director, SELECT


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