MPs examine state effectiveness and procurement in infrastructure project delivery

Members of Parliament (MPs) have begun assessing the state's ability to deliver major infrastructure projects and how procurement could be reformed to improve project delivery. The post MPs examine state effectiveness and procurement in infrastructure project delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

MPs launch twin inquiries into infrastructure project delivery

Parliamentarians have launched two inquiries into how government can improve procurement and strengthen civil-service capability to deliver major infrastructure projects. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Project Delivery will examine the government’s approach to procurement and contract management. A separate inquiry will look into how… The post MPs launch twin inquiries into infrastructure project delivery appeared first on Construction News.

Stace poaches GPE head of project delivery

Martin Quinn has joined the construction and property consultancy as director of commercial workspace after nearly 20 years at Great Portland Estates. The post Stace poaches GPE head of project delivery appeared first on Property Week.

McLaren appoints new construction management division director

McLaren Construction has appointed Martin Ewing as divisional director for construction management and specialist projects. Ewing joined the contractor with more than 40 years of experience in construction management and project delivery, McLaren said. He was appointed to oversee projects being delivered by the division… The post McLaren appoints new construction management division director appeared first on Construction News.

NY Area Transportation Titans Say Collaboration, Engaged Communities Unlock Megaprojects

As the largest players in NY and NJ transportation work were among key regional infrastructure owners that shared upcoming plans and project delivery issues at ENR’s major forum on Sept. 14, MTA was moving to procure its largest yet work package for the Second Avenue Subway phase 2 extension in Manhattan,

Crossrail-style ‘heroic’ leadership no longer fit for purpose - Published by ICE and Rob Horgan

Construction’s traditional “heroic” style of leadership is no longer fit for purpose, according to an ICE review of major project delivery.

McKinsey & Company - Improving project development and delivery - Voices on Infrastructure December 2021

In this issue of Voices on Infrastructure, McKinsey & Co attempt to tackle the questions surrounding what asset owners, investors, and contractors need to do to realize the opportunities and manage the risks of improving project development and delivery in the age of decarbonization.

McKinsey & Co - Charting new approaches to capital project delivery - Voices on Infrastructure, Feb 2022

This February edition considers new approaches to capital project delivery, particularly those in pursuit of net-zero emissions. The global project delivery system has a critical role to play in limiting global warming to 1.5°C, yet significant challenges remain for asset owners, investors, and contractors alike. We attempt to tackle the questions around the need for and focus of sustainability benchmarks, the electric grid, and improving project delivery, among other topics

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