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SBF Sound Bites


SBF regularly contributes comment to, as well as the written press, Radio, Television and Online media.

Please find below a range of audio clips which we have produced.

 

SBF Construction Monitor Q1, 2012

SBF Chief Executive Michael Levack comments on the findings from the quarterly Scottish Construction Monitor Survey.   The results show the outlook for the industry in 2012 remains difficult, with a majority of firms expecting public sector construction activity to drop, and more firms expecting to reduce their workforce than those expecting to recruit people over the next 12 months.

Michael Levack SBF Construction Monitor Q3, 2011

SBF Chief Executive Michael Levack comments on the findings from the quarterly Scottish Construction Monitor Survey.  This quarter's survey saw a fall in industry confidence, while 56% of firms said they would cut back on apprentice numbers over the next year.  (October 2011)


Michael Levack Scottish Progressive Opinion

SBF Chief Executive Michael Levack talks about an exclusive new opinion poll on the Scottish public's priorities for spending on construction projects.  (August 2011)

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February 20th, 2012
Building Sector Confidence Drops as Employers Anticipate Tough Conditions in 2012
A challenging outlook has prompted a further drop in confidence in the Scottish construction sector.

February 15th, 2012
Unemployment in Scotland Rose by 16,000 in Period October to December
Unemployment in Scotland rose by 16,000 in the three months from October to December to reach 231,000 according to official figures.

February 9th, 2012
Adoption of the Scottish Budget for 2012-13
Michael Levack, SBF Chief Executive comments on the adoption by the Scottish Parliament of the Scottish Budget for 2012-13.