Making the most of specialists

Article Abstract:

Construction industry sub-contractors can contribute up to 80% of the value of a building project but they tend to have a low regard in the industry. A recent report published by the Reading Construction Forum identifies the problems of the sub-contractor and suggests solutions to lack of integration. Problems are due to relationships which are adversarial in nature, to lack of client focus and to lack of process integration. Solutions include partnering amongst sub-contractors and a change in working practices to a process approach, as well as a title change to that of specialist contractor.

Management, Construction industry, Independent contractors

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Manufacturers could do better

Article Abstract:

Construction materials manufacturers are failing to satisfy their customers and must improve their standards of customer service, according to the latest Barbour report, 'Communicating with Construction Customers'. The report showed that 20% of decision-makers are not satisfied with the technical knowledge of representatives; 12% were dissatisfied with how quickly they received information they requested; and 42% were dissatisfied with the maintenance instructions they receive. However, 64% of decision-makings were satisfied with the technical content of literature.

Reports, Building materials industry

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Making the most of a campus

Article Abstract:

Universities are now managing their estates themselves, and are facing difficult decisions about the future of some buildings. The old polytechnics, which have recently become universities, have the worst problems, as they are also competing to attract research funds and students with the established universities. New universities are now assessing their educational role, and what buildings they need. Such assessments may lead to two or three universities close to each other combining. Student accommodation and research buildings are also discussed.

Universities and colleges, Buildings and facilities

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