Lawrence Shackman

Several of Scotland’s major road projects are moving from planning into delivery phases. Starting with two short presentations before moving into a fireside chat, this session looks at where key schemes stand, what’s coming, what they mean for the construction industry and how local authorities can integrate their networks.

• Where schemes stand: an overview of current and developing projects, including the A9, A96 Inverness to Aberdeen, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, Sheriffhall and Woodside Viaduct
• How can Tier 2 contractors best invest in people and capacity required to deliver on the A9 and other major projects?
• Delivering effectively: pipeline visibility, procurement approaches including Early Contractor Involvement, and how Tier 2 contractors can take part
• Local authority impacts from major road projects: junction changes, traffic redistribution and network integration challenges for councils managing roads alongside these projects
• Looking ahead: what the investment outlook means for programming and industry capacity