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You’ll probably know us best as the provider of products for construction projects. We like to think we’re pretty good at that. But our real value lies in supporting the specification of product solutions. Our technical specialists have access to a vast range of product manufacturers across the UK and Europe. Access to the most recent innovations and the most informed technical experts across brands and across disciplines. Involvement at the earliest design stages, we can proactively support specifications that deliver real value. Our most recent white paper takes a long hard look at traditional procurement in infrastructure projects. It’s not a comfortable read. For more information and to download the white paper, go here.

How can large-scale infrastructure projects embrace innovation when specifications lock in familiar solutions without opening the door for other options? If the supply chain is only brought into the conversation at the point where a contractor is tendering against a fixed specification, then the only discussion available is about price. It’s a system that stifles innovation. Early engagement, on the other hand, allows for new solutions to be considered. Different designs, alternative product combinations designed to provide cost savings and efficient project delivery. Our latest white paper looks at the opportunities available specifically for infrastructure projects where we know we can contribute to better outcomes. Go here to find out more and download our white paper.

80% of the whole life cost of an infrastructure project is locked in before procurement even starts. Essential product solutions are written into early specifications with little opportunity to challenge. Again and again, we see opportunities for better, newer, more innovative solutions being lost because the supply chain was not involved in early specification conversations. Early involvement, on the other hand, opens the door for new thinking. Different design options, and a more diverse choice of suppliers. We’ve proved the advantages of early collaborative working across multiple projects. Our white paper is full of real-life examples and demonstrations of best practice. Go here to find out more and to download our provocative white paper.

Too often, product specification becomes a “cut and paste” exercise. Used it before? Great, use it again. We see this time and again in infrastructure projects. Design teams paid by the hour, contractors with no incentive to challenge specifications or argue for better options. Our latest white paper takes a long hard, and yes, critical, look at established procurement practice. But we also outline solutions. How early supply chain involvement can deliver measurable value and improved outcomes. Go here to find out more and to download the white paper.

Most project costs are decided at a very early stage. Usually long before technical product specialists have been brought on board. Our latest white paper explores how early supply chain involvement can reduce risk, unlock innovation and improve project outcomes. Oh, and it also includes details and demonstrations of live projects where significant cost savings have been achieved. Go here to find out more and to download the white paper.