has been piloting the BS 11000 framework approach with
NHS Lanarkshire to entrench more collaborative working
practices.
our partner and a representative from Health Facilities
Scotland and that looks to see how we can do things
more efficiently.
or taking longer than it should on the NHS Lanarkshire
Scheme and found that more clarity was needed around
the client's briefing of a project. It was agreed that it is
essential that a clear brief is established with the client at
the outset, and that this is signed off by the client before
engaging with the contractor. The team also highlighted
that earlier planning of work tasks allows the opportunity
to bundle these where appropriate to deliver greater
value.
the brief in more detail, and this is signed off before
designers and engineers. That's an important change as
it brings a lot of people to the table so agreement can be
reached on the key issues at an early stage to allow the
project to move forward.
Construction, a key Currie & Brown partner, was runner-
up for the NEC3 Contractor of the Year Award for its work
on the NHS Lanarkshire contract.
paying dividends, Currie & Brown is looking at other
long-term clients with whom we could work and embed
the standard.
is committed to collaborative working. When the
international standard is launched in 2016, we will have
an advantage in being able to roll out this innovative and
effective approach to working with clients and suppliers
internationally.