All Government Construction Summit articles – Page 8
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NewsInterserve wins Ministry of Justice BIM job
Interserve has won the race to build the government’s first BIM level two trial project at Cookham Wood prison
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NewsPublic sector failing to take up Construction Strategy
Building’s research shows three-quarters of public sector clients have made no change to procurement
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NewsMaude set to announce trials of new forms of procurement
Minister set to announce trials at Government Construction Summit
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FeaturesAre contractors not up to the job?
Building’s survey shows clients are having trouble finding contractors with the skills they need. Joey Gardiner asks why
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News77 firms bid for HCA delivery panel place
Successful applications for the Delivery Partner Panel framework are expected to be announced later this year
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NewsCable looks to boost housing investment
Business secretary intervenes to guarantee returns for investors in social housing projects
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CommentThe Olympics: Setting the standard
The delivery of the London 2012 Games could provide a blueprint for the future of UK infrastructure projects
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CommentSecuring the future of our industry
Visibility of future work, sharing knowledge and investing in people will secure the future of our industry
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CommentWelcome to a new era for the public sector
This government’s reforms may seem radical to some but they will make the construction industry as a whole efficient, innovative and competitive
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FeaturesTest driving new forms of procurement
From using BIM to procure work on prisons to encouraging innovation in the supply chain, trials of new forms of public procurement are taking place up and down the UK. What are the early findings?
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CommentGovernment Construction Strategy: One year in ...
The Government Construction Summit is a chance to assess the progress made so far and to look at how we can still do better
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FeaturesRebuilding Campsmount
Campsmount college was rebuilt through a pilot scheme for cost saving reforms after a devastating fire - did it pay off?
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FeaturesHas the Construction Strategy been a success?
We analyse the progress made by both government and industry one year on
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FeaturesInterview with construction minister Mark Prisk
Building takes Mark Prisk to task on public sector cuts, PFI reform, pipeline delays and SMEs’ battle for survival
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NewsCable hopes state guarantees will trigger housing expansion
Business secretary says government backing for investment could help spark recovery
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NewsTessa Jowell praises 'socially responsible' 2012 Olympics build
“Supportive” work culture and partnership between client and unions provides a blueprint, MP argues
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NewsPrivate savers will not be asked to fund infrastructure
Treasury sources say story in the Independent is “speculative”
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FeaturesInterview with Uwe Krueger, Atkins
Almost a year ago Atkins chose German physicist and brain scientist Uwe Krueger to improve its performance and drive global expansion. Sarah Richardson talks to him about the things going on in his head. Portrait by Anthony Lycett
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NewsConstruction adviser post to be full time
Government cofirms role will go from three day-a-week to full time position, as search begins for Morrell’s replacement