Pipeline tool expands reach and transparency across public sector

The free-to-access platform, developed and managed by the Scottish Futures Trust, now contains details of 1,429 planned construction projects valued at just under £20 billion, with delivery scheduled through to 2035.

Recent additions to the platform include projects from Scottish Water, island community trusts and third sector organisations, further strengthening the breadth and visibility of infrastructure investment across Scotland.

Designed to provide greater certainty for the construction industry and public bodies, the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool enables businesses to better plan resources, investment and workforce requirements by offering early visibility of upcoming opportunities.

Importantly, the latest figures show that 650 of the listed projects are valued below £2 million, highlighting the platform’s growing importance for Scotland’s thousands of small and medium-sized businesses seeking public sector work opportunities.

Claire Pollock, associate director working in the Data & Insights team at the Scottish Futures Trust, said: “Against a backdrop of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, it is vital that Scotland’s construction sector is supported by increased visibility of the pipeline of projects.

“This helps construction and consultancy businesses to plan with greater confidence and public bodies to understand more fully what others are doing.

“The continued engagement and support of our public sector partners is greatly appreciated, and we have seen an increase in membership and usage of the platform.”

Providing industry with clear visibility of future public sector work is one of the ten pillars outlined in the Transformation Action Plan developed by the Construction Leadership Forum, reflecting the sector-wide importance of transparency in supporting jobs, skills and long-term investment.

The latest pipeline update also reveals that just under £16 billion worth of projects are expected to be completed by 2030, with approximately 55% of this pipeline to be delivered across housing, civil engineering and education projects.

To help industry make the most of the platform and better understand emerging opportunities, the team will also host a free webinar on Monday 22 June. The session will demonstrate key market trends shaping Scotland’s construction pipeline and provide guidance on how users can access valuable insights and opportunities through the platform.