The trio were given a tour of the facility before taking part in a virtual roundtable with businesses and stakeholders from across the industry to discuss the big issues facing construction in Scotland.

The event, organised by the Scottish Labour Business Forum, aimed to give a platform for online attendees to describe the situation on the ground, to share their perspectives and to outline what help and support the sector needs.

Mr Sarwar said: “It was great to visit Advance Training Scotland to learn about the vital service they provide.

“Construction must be at the heart of our economic recovery, and companies like Advance Training are essential in training the future workforce. It is crucial that businesses, colleges and schools are helped to work together to develop the next generation of workers.

“Scottish Labour is committed to working with the construction sector to build a brighter economic future and create jobs for the people of Scotland.”

Gary Logan, training and development manager at Advance Training, said: “One of the big concerns facing the industry is the shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry as a result of Brexit.

“Encouraging young people into the industry is so important and we are delighted that politicians like Mr Sarwar are taking notice of this issue – there are so many different careers available from operating plant to civil engineering and surveying and lots of different avenues to get there including Modern Apprenticeships and the Kickstart Scheme.”

Advanced Construction Group’s business development director David Wilson, added: “Not only do we provide training for companies and individuals across Scotland at the Training Academy but as a business, Advanced Construction Group invests more than £100,000 in training our own employees every year.

“This is vital to ensure they are fully equipped to meet the challenges of an industry where technological change is gathering apace and innovation is key to success.”