The Association for Project Safety (APS) and the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) are the latest to join the organisation, which has been working to help the construction sector in Scotland during the enforced shutdown.
The Forum now has 24 full member bodies from across Scotland and beyond, including government agencies, private companies, professional services and training bodies, plus 27 further organisations contributing advice to its seven sub-groups.
The industry is now preparing for a potential return to domestic work under the Scottish government鈥檚 latest restriction-easing phase.
Forum chair and Select managing director Alan Wilson, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome these new organisations and we greatly appreciate the contribution they will make to our ongoing efforts.
鈥淭he Forum, in its daily activities and in its comprehensive provision of practical information and advice, has performed an unprecedented service to every component part of our vital industry and each new member brings new strengths.鈥�
Lesley McLeod, chief executive of the APS, said: 鈥淐onstruction will play a vital part in getting the Scottish economy moving again after Covid-19. The Forum provides an invaluable opportunity for industry from across the country to discuss the issues we all face, no matter the size of business, and how the sector can safely get back to work.
鈥淭he Association for Project Safety strives continuously to improve and promote the professional practice of design and construction health and safety risk management and we are very pleased to join the group to make our contribution to this remarkable joint work.鈥�
Dr Ronan Brunton, technical manager of the SPRA, said: 鈥淪ince 1992, our organisation鈥檚 mission has been to achieve growth and sustainability among our members and this is exactly the challenge now facing the Forum.
鈥淚t has been particularly heartening to see so many organisations working together for the common good and we are determined that our part of the industry will do everything it possibly can to help.鈥�
The CICV Forum, which was formed in March, has been drawing on the collective expertise of its members to maintain a steady supply of information and practical advice to the sector as well as carrying out surveys, hosting webinars and making appeals to government ministers.
In the last two weeks alone it has released health and safety underpinning guidance, furloughing information for employers, a consultation about the future of the industry in Scotland and advice for apprentices and staff preparing to return to college.
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