Build 191: Fire safety
Challenges as buildings change
Plus: Procurement pain
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Challenges as buildings change
Plus: Procurement pain
Problems in the materials supply chain have brought unprecedented stress to the industry and are a contributing cause to over 100 building companies tipping into liquidation this year. The government is proposing a 30-year freight and supply chain strategy as a solution.
The traditional practice of awarding construction projects to the lowest bidder is no longer working. Game theory offers an alternative mindset for procurement, showing players it’s not just about winning or losing but how to stay in the game.
When COVID-19 first emerged, it was hard to imagine the disastrous impacts it would have on global supply chains. The construction industry with its heavy dependence on imported products has been particularly hard hit. It’s time to look for solutions.