Supply chain analysis into the construction industry
Research Paper 145
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Research Paper
Abstract
An analysis of the supply chain in the construction industry. The objectives of the study were: to identify areas where cost savings can be made in UK construction supply chains and the barriers to achieving those savings; to identify elements of the UK construction supply chain that tend to be imported and understand why domestic firms are not competing; and to recommend actions that Government and industry can take to improve competitiveness of UK construction companies by overcoming barriers to the achievement of cost savings in construction supply chains.
Subjects
- Building information modelling (BIM)
- Legal issues and management
- Cost planning and control
Publisher History
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills resulted from a merger between the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) and Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) in June 2009. In 2016 it was replaced by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Content was published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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