Scotland’s construction sector faces a “major task ahead” to recruit workers – with industry bosses estimating almost 20,000 more staff will be needed over the next five years.
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) showed that 19,550 extra workers - 3,910 a year - will be required to meet demand in the sector between now and 2027 in Scotland.
There is demand for workers for infrastructure projects, private housebuilding and repair and maintenance work, according to the annual construction skills network report.
