SCN’s flagship event, which takes place in Glasgow on Wednesday, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore themes shaping the future of construction in Scotland.

From sustainability and digital transformation to recruitment, retention and commercial pressures, the programme promises a day of thought-provoking talks, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.

Morning Sessions: Setting the Agenda

The Summit opens at 9:00 am with welcome remarks from event co-ordinator Paul McDevitt, SELECT’s Alan Smith and Peter Reekie from the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum, setting the tone for a day of forward-looking discussion.

The morning is structured around four key sector priorities:

• Commercial Focus – Yosof Ewing and Professor Bill Minnis will address the latest commercial pressures and opportunities.
• Recruitment & Retention – With workforce challenges at the forefront, Professor Steve Petrie and Alan Tait will provide perspectives on attracting and keeping talent in the sector.
• Sustainability – Anne Johnstone and Sarah Peterson lead back-to-back sessions on driving greener, more resilient construction practices.
• Digital Transformation – Graham H. Stewart and Gordon Mitchell will share insights into how technology is reshaping construction delivery, followed by a Q&A chaired by Paul McDevitt.

Afternoon Programme: Big Ideas and Breakouts

After lunch and exhibitor networking, the afternoon begins with a keynote address from Mark Farmer, one of the UK’s leading voices on construction innovation and modernisation.

Delegates will then join breakout sessions, offering opportunities to dive deeper into the four specialist topics in smaller groups. These discussions will feed into the report-back session, before a final Q&A with Paul McDevitt.

The Summit concludes with closing remarks from Paul McDevitt and Kieran Findlay, reflecting on the day’s discussions and the path ahead for Scotland’s construction sector.

Why Attend?

The Scottish Construction Summit 2025 offers a chance to network with key figures across Scotland’s built environment and shape the future of the industry. With a programme that balances expert insight, debate, and networking, the event is set to provide real value for everyone invested in the success of Scotland’s built environment.

Set to take place on Wednesday, 17 September, at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre, the one-day event is supported by headline sponsor SPI Piling alongside McLaughlin & Harvey, ValoremFirst, t.i. dynamic facades and CITB.

Tickets cost £195 + VAT, with a small number still available, just days away from the big event.