MPA is working, says BAA T5 study

Key findings include an improvement in performance and productivity and favourable sickness and absence figures when compared to other major construction projects.

The study, carried out by independent auditors Baker Mallett, found that 88% of respondents thought that the MPA had improved the Terminal 5 project. Integrated team working has been successfully adopted and industrial relations compare favourably with those on other major projects. Those interviewed, however, did express the feeling that there is scope to introduce further harmonisation of terms and conditions of employment under the MPA.

Sir Michael Latham, chair of the MPA Forum, commented: “This study provides tangible evidence that the MPA is delivering positive benefits to the Terminal 5 project. Other clients who have been watching the progress of the MPA at Terminal 5 can now have increased confidence that this agreement can work.

“I would encourage those responsible for planning the delivery of large m&e projects in the future, such as the London Olympic Games, to consider adopting the MPA as early as possible. We have seen from the agreement at Terminal 5 so far, that bringing all parties together early on can provide a good starting point for delivering joint success.”