Solid foundations for industrial strategy rely on driving out construction error

2025-08-19T06:00:00

Avoidable error costs the sector up to £25bn each year. Cliff Smith of the Get It Right Initiative outlines ways in which firms can improve reliability and productivity

By naming construction as one of the foundational sectors in its modern industrial strategy, the government has acknowledged its critical role in shaping the future. Construction contributes approximately 6% of UK GDP, and accounts for around 6.5% of total UK employment. Yet, beyond that, it is the engine that underpins growth across wider industries, including the other growth sectors.

But how firm are the footings of this foundational industry? To effectively support wider investment across the UK – from gigafactories to advanced manufacturing facilities – the sector will need a workforce that is skilled, reliable and productive.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community