It will be a step change for the future of the construction industry – based on performance and not just risk.
Currently in development, Project 13 will move to the implementation phase in March 2018, supporting clients and suppliers to adopt this new delivery model. This will include advisory support, tools, guidance and peer review.
There is wide-ranging support across the civil engineering profession and a diversity of voices from business backing the initiative.
ICE Director General Nick Baveystock says: “Our industry is often criticised for low productivity and concentrating too much on margins. Project 13 is the industry’s attempt to address these issues. The initial thinking has been done, derived by practitioners and clients, and now is the time to take this forward.
“We can only make the bold move towards higher productivity, sustainable skills and long term, value driven enterprises with the active and continued support of the profession.”
KPMG’s Richard Threlfall, who is running one of the Project 13 workgroups, adds: "Project 13 is a concerted effort to transform the UK construction industry. It requires us to change how we think and act and crucially how we work together.
“It won't be easy but the prize is a world class industry and better outcomes for our society."
Further information about Project 13.