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    Could this be the year of construction management?

    2024-02-22T07:00:00Z

    John Setra of construction management specialists K2CM argues for an alternative to the design and build method of procuring substantial projects

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    Procurement update: a guide to housing joint ventures

    2023-09-18T06:00:00Z

    A slowdown in the for-sale housing market has resulted in a surge of interest in partnership models aimed at delivering affordable housing

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    Procurement update: applying the enterprise model to infrastructure

    2022-09-23T06:00:00Z

    To deliver the UK’s ambitious and complex infrastructure investment programme, the way forward lies in integrated teams and enterprise-based delivery

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    Procurement in an inflationary market

    2021-09-13T05:00:00Z

    With some materials prices going through the roof, inflation has become the hot topic for 2021. Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis examines what is causing the problem and what mitigation options clients have

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    Tax relief: the Structures and Buildings Allowance

    2021-02-22T05:00:00Z

    The Structures and Buildings Allowance extends tax relief from plant and machinery to cover other parts of a non-residential building or structure but it can be hard to adminster

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    Procurement update: increasing productivity

    2021-01-25T05:00:00Z

    Design, procurement and construction processes have become more complex over time, and the added complications of covid-19 and Brexit have piled on the pressure. Steve Watts of Alinea examines in detail the factors affecting productivity and considers how we can bring about improvements to get more for less

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    Procurement update: post-covid projects

    2020-09-01T05:00:00Z

    Clients and contractors face unprecedented levels of uncertainty in bringing forward new projects during the pandemic.  Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis examines the options available to help manage the risk

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    Crisis prompts overhaul of procurement methods to speed up contract awards

    2020-03-23T06:00:00Z

    Government says ‘extreme urgency’ of situation means public sector will have to quicken up appointments

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    Procurement update: Brexit

    2019-09-24T05:00:00Z

    With the timing and manner of the UK’s exit from the EU in doubt once more, Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis looks at the options available

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    Procurement update: Offsite

    2018-08-24T06:00:00Z

    With government pushing the offsite agenda and a growing housing sector needing to access new capacity, how can clients position themselves to take advantage of the benefits of offsite construction?

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    Procurement update: revolution

    2018-04-20T15:31:00Z

    Two decades on from the Egan report and with a construction sector deal on the way, will 2018 be the year for construction’s procurement revolution? 

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    Procurement update: Uncertain markets

    2017-08-25T06:00:00Z

    Clients are returning to package-based procurement to get better value from their supply chain, even though this involves taking on much more risk

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    Procurement update: BIM

    2015-08-18T11:30:00Z

    As the 2016 deadline for the UK government’s mandate gets closer, the take-up of BIM on projects and programmes is accelerating

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    One in three public sector clients do not pay on time

    2015-02-12T08:00:00Z

    Trade body calls for new ombudsman to enforce fair pay rules after survey reveals late payment is rife

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    Capita buys Constructionline for £35m

    2015-01-28T10:45:00Z

    Outsourcing giant targets 40% revenue hike for industry database

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    Procurement update

    2014-08-18T10:10:00Z

    Construction is now 12 months into its recovery and project procurement has become much more challenging - even in the regions. SImon Rawlinson of EC Harris takes soundings from projects and considers the best options in a fast-moving market

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    Procurement update: Project controls

    2013-09-12T06:00:00Z

    Clients are dusting off their investment plans, but scarce resources mean that assurance of planned outcomes will be vital. Here’s how project controls can help to give that assurance

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    Procurement: Regulated utilities

    2012-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Over the next two years £60bn of construction spend is due to be procured by regulated utilities. Getting the procurement strategy right is critical. Simon Rawlinson of EC Harris looks at the options

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    Procurement update

    2011-09-02T00:00:00Z

    With pressure on the construction industry to drive down costs for clients, how can strategic procurement be used to deliver required savings? Simon Rawlinson of EC Harris looks at the options

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    Procurement refurbishment

    2010-08-27T00:00:00Z

    When budgets are tight, refurb can seem the ideal solution. But how do clients and contractors allocate risk and manage outcomes? Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon looks at the options