What did the Latham Report do?
What did the Latham Report do?
The Latham report refers to ‘partnering’ and includes the concept of teamwork between supplier and client, in a process of total continuous improvement. It required openness between the parties, ready acceptance of new ideas, trust and perceived mutual benefit.
When was the Latham Report published?
1964
Although there had been previous attempts to reform the industry – with Banwell in 1964 the best known, perhaps – Latham’s report was the first to diagnose the particular problems blighting construction in the early nineties, and came up with a startling prescription: to cut out the adversarial culture in construction …
What has been identified by Latham reports in the 1990s as the root cause of the construction industry’s poor performance?
The report. Latham identified industry inefficiencies, condemning existing industry practices as ‘adversarial’, ‘ineffective’, ‘fragmented’, ‘incapable of delivering for its clients’ and ‘lacking respect for its employees’. He urged reform and advocated partnering and collaboration by construction companies.
What are the aspirations outlined in the government construction strategy for the vision of UK construction in 2025?
Construction 2025 is a British government report issued in July 2013 outlining its industrial strategy for the sector until 2025. Key aims were to reduce programme lengths and costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the trade gap.
When was the Egan Report?
November 1998
The Egan Report, titled Rethinking Construction, was an influential report on the UK construction industry produced by an industry task force chaired by Sir John Egan, published in November 1998.
What is a partnering contract?
Partnering (sometimes referred to as alliancing, for example, in the rail sector) is a broad term used to describe a collaborative management approach that encourages openness and trust between parties to a contract. It is most commonly used on large, long-term or high-risk contracts.
What is Level 3 BIM?
BIM Level 3 is all about the whole lifecycle management of the assets. Open BIM is the process of full collaboration by all parties during all stages of a project, from concept to demolition. The idea behind it is to have just one BIM model throughout the lifecycle and for this to be accessible by everyone.
Is BIM mandatory in UK?
To know more about BIM and its benefits, read our detailed blog, 5 game-changing benefits of BIM. A while back, the UK government made it mandatory for builders and contractors to use Level 2 BIM for public sector projects. This BIM mandate in the UK resulted in improved safety and growth of the construction industry.
Who wrote the Egan Report?
Sir John Egan
In May 2008, ten years after publication of Rethinking Construction, Sir John Egan stated that ‘we have to say we’ve got pretty patchy results.
Who was the author of the Latham Report?
The Latham Report, titled Constructing the Team, was an influential report written by Sir Michael Latham, published in July 1994.
When was the Latham Report on building design published?
However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry. In 1994 the Latham Report ‘ Constructing the Team ‘ was published.
When did the CIB publish the Latham Report?
At the request of the Construction Clients’ Forum (formed following Latham’s recommendation), the CIB published a further report, Partnering in the Team in 1996.
What was the result of the Latham and Egan Report?
The Latham and Egan Reports’ focus on collaboration was also referenced by Chief Construction Adviser Paul Morrell in the UK government construction strategy in 2011. Latham’s call for quality registers of approved contractors, sub-contractors and consultants led to the 1998 establishment of Constructionline.
