Egan targets to be replaced by Olympics construction
commitments
In June this year, Sir John Egan's 1998 targets to
modernise the construction industry are set to be overtaken by the
higher standards imposed in the 2012 construction commitments in
relation to procurement and integration, commitment to people,
client leadership, design quality, sustainability and health and
safety.
From 11 June, companies will be encouraged to commit to the new
standards even where they are not linked to 2012 delivery. Six
so-called headline targets will be applied to those companies which
choose to sign up to the new construction commitments which
include: the achievement of fully trained, qualified and competent
workforce work on all projects; 50% of construction projects (by
value) being undertaken by integrated teams and supply chains; 60%
of all publicly-funded/PFI projects (having a value in excess of £1
million) using design quality indicators; and 20% of all projects
(having a value in excess of £1 million) using design quality
indicators. For more information go to http://www.strategicforum.org.uk.
For more information, please contact Richard Wade, head of Blake
Lapthorn’s Construction and Development group on 01865
254244; email richard.wade@bllaw.co.uk
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