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Highland flings are not enough

By: Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 29 August 2007, 11-13(3)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Highlights the challenges facing contractors in Scotland and provides an overview of the country?s construction market. Scotland?s construction output is expected to increase by an annual average of 1.5% between 2007 and 2011, compared to the UK average of 2.6%. Infrastructure will be the leading sector during this period, with an annual average growth rate of 6.2%. Employment is forecast to increase by around 8%, and Scotland is predicted to provide 8.6% of UK employment by 2011.

Highlights the challenges facing contractors in Scotland and provides an overview of the country?s construction market. Scotland?s construction output is expected to increase by an annual average of 1.5% between 2007 and 2011, compared to the UK average of 2.6%. Infrastructure will be the leading sector during this period, with an annual average growth rate of 6.2%. Employment is forecast to increase by around 8%, and Scotland is predicted to provide 8.6% of UK employment by 2011.