Procurement

Calls for consistent procurement for circular economy – white paper

More cross-sector collaboration and consistency is needed, according to MI-ROG, the Major Infrastructure – Resource Optimisation Group

6 years 5 months ago
Intelligent supply chains – Innovative Contractor Engagement in review

London Underground has been evolving its contract procurement to get greater value from its major projects. Jon Masters caught up with team members involved in the Bank Station project to discuss Innovative Contractor Engagement.

6 years 6 months ago
Javid: infrastructure projects must use British steel

Business Secretary issued procurement rules for major infrastucture projects to ensure that British steel stacks up against cheaper imports.

6 years 11 months ago
‘The Government Must…’ Really?

HS2 commercial director Beth West explains why it must be the private sector supply chain - not government - must take the lead when it comes to investment in research and development.

7 years 3 months ago
Time to stop debating and start delivering efficiencies, Hancock tells industry

Cabinet Office head of construction David Hancock headlined at the CIC Construction Summit. In this interview with Infrastructure Intelligence he outlines what industry should expect from Government over the next few years.

7 years 6 months ago
Is public sector procurement fit for purpose?

The Government says public sector construction is 20% more expensive than elsewhere in Europe. Given that our consultants and contractors have excellent reputations internationally how can this be, asks CIC deputy chairman John Nolan?

7 years 6 months ago
It all needs to go PEA shaped... to meet AMP6 efficiencies

To meet the AMP6 efficiencies challenge, which averages out at a 20% overall improvement, there needs to be a real left shift of expertise with increased supply chain involvement says Tom Standring of MWH.

7 years 7 months ago
Bid management or should it be mismanagement?

Head of construction at legal firm Baker Tilly, Andy Monteith gives eight top tips for ensuring bid management processes are robust.

7 years 7 months ago
Integrated Project Insurance prepares to move on site at Dudley

First trials of a project operating with Integrated Project Insurance is now underway in Dudley in the West Midlands.

7 years 8 months ago
Highways England out to tender on new Area 7 contract this month

Fifteen year deal worth up to £20M a year on offer for winning maintenance and response contractor as company takes more direct control of its roads.

7 years 8 months ago