The Scottish Construction Industry Data Dashboard, a vital resource for informed decision-making within Scotland's construction sector, has been relaunched today with a significantly updated interface, enhanced functionality, and the inclusion of new data insights.

First launched in 2022, the dashboard has undergone a substantial refresh spearheaded by the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) Data Working Group and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde and Bellrock Technology. The updated platform utilises Bellrock's AI agent-based platform as a service technology, deckchair®.

Initially established as part of the CLF's industry recovery strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dashboard was designed to facilitate better decision-making across both industry and government. It consolidates publicly accessible data to provide valuable insights into key areas such as economic activity, employment and earnings, health and safety, and training and education within the construction sector.

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Following a period of consultation with CLF members and the wider industry, which included workshops and stakeholder interviews to gather feedback, the relaunched dashboard now offers several key improvements. These include a cleaner and more structured layout for improved navigation, an enhanced visual design and greater usability, the addition of new datasets and insights exploring levels of innovation and environmental considerations, and continued access to freely available data sources that are regularly updated.

The dashboard remains a crucial tool for professionals involved in planning, policy development, investment strategies, and project delivery within the built environment.

Lorraine Wood, Performance & Data Manager at BE-ST, a member of the CLF Data working group, and the lead for the Dashboard refresh, stated: "This dashboard is a great example of industry, academia and technology providers coming together to support strategic decision-making. With better access to data, the sector can be more proactive, responsive and aligned in tackling key challenges like skills, productivity and sustainability."

Dave McConachie, Chief Commercial Officer of Bellrock Technology, commented: "In working with BE-ST to develop the Data Dashboard, with deckchair® as the underlying technology stack, we are unlocking sector-wide insights that will drive smarter investment, improve productivity, and accelerate progress toward net zero. This collaboration enables both government/academia and industry to make faster, data-led decisions that deliver long-term value for Scotland's built environment."