All Procurements costs articles
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FeaturesProcurement update: data centre development challenges
Data centre clients are scaling up to deliver ever bigger programmes – so, what are the main client types and the specific procurement challenges in this sector?
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CommentCould this be the year of construction management?
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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FeaturesProcurement update: a guide to housing joint ventures
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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FeaturesProcurement update: applying the enterprise model to infrastructure
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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FeaturesProcurement in an inflationary market
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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FeaturesTax relief: the Structures and Buildings Allowance
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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FeaturesProcurement update: increasing productivity
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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FeaturesProcurement update: post-covid projects
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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NewsCrisis prompts overhaul of procurement methods to speed up contract awards
Government says ‘extreme urgency’ of situation means public sector will have to quicken up appointments
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FeaturesProcurement update: Brexit
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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FeaturesProcurement update: Offsite
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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FeaturesProcurement update: revolution
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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FeaturesProcurement update: Uncertain markets
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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FeaturesProcurement update: BIM
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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NewsOne in three public sector clients do not pay on time
Trade body calls for new ombudsman to enforce fair pay rules after survey reveals late payment is rife
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NewsCapita buys Constructionline for £35m
Outsourcing giant targets 40% revenue hike for industry database
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FeaturesProcurement update
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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FeaturesProcurement update: Project controls
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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FeaturesProcurement: Regulated utilities
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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FeaturesProcurement update
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