Construction

With 8% of all employment in this sector, Moray is the headquarters location for a group of large businesses who are committed to workforce development and to apprenticeships, which underpin the predicted total employment rise of at least 300 jobs in skilled construction professionals in the area.

Moray has substantial competitive advantages in engineering and construction because of the skills and leadership built up over several generations in family businesses.

Improvements to the A96 trunk route will provide better market access, whilst UK wide investments in housing and infrastructure will enable Moray businesses to continue to advance their market share. Timber industries contribute significantly to economic growth, and the scope for innovation in this subsector provides exciting future opportunities.