Ainslie McLaughlin, Michaela Sullivan and Karyn Watt have joined the governance board to help drive innovation across Scotland’s built environment and support the sector’s sustainable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

As a construction law specialist, Ms Watt brings more than 30 years’ experience to the board. She is the head of infrastructure at Anderson Strathern and is a Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in her field.

She is vice chair of Women in Property Scotland, playing an active role in supporting female professionals in the sector. She also heads up the international sector of the Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group, which plays a vital role in shaping the country’s economic ambitions and, in recognition of her major contribution to the industry, she was awarded an honorary fellowship of the Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland in 2013.

Andy Outram, chair of CSIC, said: “The construction sector is going through a crucial period of transformation, simultaneously navigating recovery from the pandemic and the drive to achieve net zero. Ainslie, Michaela and Karyn will bring a wealth of valuable expertise and experience to CSIC during this time of change, as we help to shape the future of the sector.”