Introduction
The following three models show where the UK construction industry has
come from, where some have managed to move it to and where the leading
practitioners believe it needs to get if it is to become truly world class.
Historic
The way business has been done in the past – with all the
problems of fragmentation, contractual relationships and adversarial
behaviours resulting in sub-optimal performance and poor rewards:
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Transitional
The stopping-off point for those in the midst of evolution –
where an uneasy mix of historic, current and aspirational methods
and behaviours co-exist and some, but not all of the benefits
are available:
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Aspirational
The way the enlightened would like it to be in the future –
where long-term repeat relationships prevail, integration and collaborative
working is the norm and superior performance and value are available
for all:
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