The aspirations for public sector construction came back into the limelight with December’s publication of the government’s Construction Playbook, a document that provides guidance on sourcing and contracting public works projects and programmes. While broad in scope, the document places an emphasis on “outcome-based specifications” and a will to “standardise designs, components and interfaces”.
In another shake-up, January saw the government announce the formation of a new construction products regulator which will be granted the power to remove any product from the market “that presents a significant safety risk and prosecute any companies who flout the rules on product safety.”
In light of these initiatives, Barbour ABI will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 9 February examining how manufacturing and procurement best practice can be improved.
Chaired by Barbour ABI Strategic Consultant Damon Schunmann with a line up of the top experts from throughout the industry including:
Bill Hewlett, Technical Director at the British Board of Agrément,
Iain McIlweeChief Executive at the Finishes and Interiors Sector
Peter Caplehorn, Chief Executive at the Construction Products Association
Graeme Whitty National Product Director at Willmott Dixon
You can find out more and reserve your place here.
