Procurement Magazine May 2022 | Page 13

Turning over a safer , greener leaf in building construction

Turning over a safer , greener leaf in building construction

Global

Changing an industry ’ s culture is no easy task . Despite construction in the UK recording £ 119bn of new work in 2019 , the industry remains notoriously dysfunctional . In the wake of recent events regarding the safety of materials , the industry is in need of a more connected approach .
“ Improving the procurement process will play a large part in setting the tone for any construction project . This is where the drive for quality and good outcomes , rather than lowest cost , must start ,” said Dame Judith Hackitt . procurementmag . com 13