It has been said many times, but it is worth repeating – Welsh construction is a leader in terms of best practice and collaborative working. But too often this is achieved despite of the clients it is obliged to work with and not as a result of the clients seeking out a procurement route that advocates integrated teams and long term value.
Construction is all about a whole life business proposition, not a lowest price Dutch auction conducted regardless of consequences. For example, lower maintenance and operational costs of schools and hospitals will not be achieved by buying and building them cheaply. A whole life approach to procuring and delivering construction improves social outcomes for our communities, minimises environmental impacts and, importantly, gives us greater economic certainty in terms of costs, time and quality.
