Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index description

Background

The Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index (SSHTPI) measures the movement in construction costs of social housing it is prepared for and published by the Scottish Government’s - More Homes Division.

The Scottish Government aims to deliver good quality, affordable and sustainable housing.  Given the different pressure areas in the market, it is vital to have a clear understanding of the works costs involved, the trends and how they develop in different geographical areas.

The SSHTPI was discontinued in 2011 following a change in grant approval mechanisms.  It has been reinstated as a yardstick to illustrate trends in tender costs of approved affordable housing projects throughout Scotland. 

The index is produced by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) for the Scottish Government’s - More Homes Division.