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Minister praises firm's bid to drive up skills
12/08/2003
A Clydebank company which is committed to driving up skills amongst its workforce was today praised by Deputy Enterprise Minister Lewis Macdonald.
Visiting Miller Roofing Ltd to show his support for Scotland's construction industry, Mr Macdonald said:
"Miller Roofing has proved it understands the value of training by setting up a training school, allowing its 28-strong workforce to learn different specialist techniques. The company has won several awards for staff training, including a National Training Award in 2002 and is an Investor in People.
"The Executive fully recognises the importance of the construction sector to Scotland's economy.
"We are committed to building a competitive construction industry in Scotland and to working in co-operation with trade groups to create a strategy that secures the supply of relevant skills.
"Miller Roofing is demonstrating how the industry can play a key role in forging the kind of highly skilled and ambitious workforce that is both good for business and essential to Scotland's economic growth."
Miller Roofing Ltd. was established by Stuart Miller in 1984. The company provides advice on the design and installation of flat roofs using the latest Swiss "breathing membrane" technology. The company has won several awards for staff training, including a National Training Award in 2002, and is an Investor in People. It was a finalist in the Enterprising Scotland Business Awards 2003 sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland on 12 th June.
The company's most innovative development to date is the Complete Green and Garden Roofing System. Miller Roofing runs information seminars for architects and planners to help them understand the applications and benefits of Green and Garden roofs.
A Modernising Construction Strategic Group was established in October 2002 representing the industry, clients and government. The aim has been to develop a three-year draft strategy for the industry.