Gross value added (GVA) measures the contribution made to an economy by one individual producer, industry, sector or region. The figure is used in the calculation of gross domestic product (GDP).

GVA is one way of measuring economic output which is used to measure the contribution made to the economy by individual producers, industries, sectors or regions. The figure is a quantitative assessment of the value of goods and services produced minus the cost of inputs and materials used in the production process.

Scottish Government

Section F of the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2007, specifically SIC divisions 41, 42 and 43, which are defined as:

41: Construction of buildings

42: Civil engineering

43: Specialised construction activities

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