Almost 4,000 more people a year are needed in the Scottish construction sector, but outdated public perception means too many overlook it as a career option.
That's according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which found that only a quarter of Scots say they would recommend construction careers to young people.
Around 231,000 people in Scotland are currently employed in construction – but figures from the Construction Industry Training Board suggest 3,910 more a year are required to meet demand; mainly due to expected growth in new infrastructure, including renewable energy.
