A new benchmark for building industry supply chain excellence is here

New Best in Build awards are designed to recognise excellence across the building products and supply sector, shining a spotlight on the businesses, teams and individuals helping to drive the building industry supply chain forward. The New Zealand building industry has always been defined by resilience, innovation and collaboration. While cranes on skylines and completed […] The post A new benchmark for building industry supply chain excellence is here appeared first on Building Today.

The Passive Fire Knowledge Group: A different kind of industry collaboration

By pooling industry expertise and experience across the supply chain, a new group tasked with improving fire performance is sharing best practice, intelligence and influencing live projects, says Skanska’s Chris Greenhough The post The Passive Fire Knowledge Group: A different kind of industry collaboration appeared first on Construction Management.

Westinghouse-Bechtel, Poland Agree on Main Terms for $52B Nuclear Plant

Poland’s first nuclear project is expanding its domestic supply chain as contractors prepare specialized facilities to assemble reactor components weighing more than 1,000 tons onsite.

East London circular construction facility champions reuse

A new circular construction facility in east London is championing the reuse of large-scale materials and changing the industry’s traditional material supply chain. The post East London circular construction facility champions reuse appeared first on Construction Management.

Barratt Redrow recovers £38m from suppliers for legacy defects

Barratt Redrow has recovered more than £38m from its supply chain over the past year as it continues to pursue third parties over legacy property costs. The housebuilding giant, formed by a merger between Barratt Developments and Redrow in 2024, revealed the sum in its… The post Barratt Redrow recovers £38m from suppliers for legacy defects appeared first on Construction News.

Part 1 - Risk and Reward

Effective, data-led Supply Chain Management for the Built Environment. Where risks and opportunities are many, but resources are few.

Construo event October 2024 presentations

Earlytrade supply chain payment app. Ambar Kelly risers shaft flooring, and Construo update.

WSJ - EV Batteries: Can the U.S. Challenge China’s Industry Dominance? 24032023

China’s dominance is clear when it comes to powering electric vehicles. The U.S. lags in most steps of the battery-making process, from sourcing raw materials to assembling components. The U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to take on China’s dominance in EV batteries. WSJ explores whether the U.S. can overcome these disadvantages

FT - Europe and the US look to boost their lithium independence 17042023

As electric car sales grow, demand for lithium, a key component in EV batteries, has surged. China controls about 60 per cent of global lithium processing, through its vast network of refineries. As the FT’s Harry Dempsey reports, Europe and the US are both making moves to loosen China’s grip on the lithium supply chain, but it won’t be easy

HS2 - Supply Chain Stories: HS2 and Qflow 08032023

Founded in 2018, sustainable startup Qflow are a HS2 supply chain success story. Their software digitally logs materials delivered and waste transferred during construction using just a photograph, and is being used by HS2 joint ventures Aligns, BBVS and SCS.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Interview Request

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The Indigo Group provides an end to end solution for contractors, freelancers and agencies. We offer a range of connected services that are shaped by legislation, providing assurance and compliance services to multiple markets and sectors. ✔ Safe and compliant engagement of subcontractors (CIS) ✔ Supply chain and project assurance solutions to reduce risk and increase visibility ✔ Trusted payroll services for worker engagement ✔ Simple identity verification and compliance solutions