New guidance to reduce cost of construction projects

The government has launched draft guidance to help embed best practice in the procurement of public sector construction projects, Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced today.


The Government Construction Strategy sets out to achieve savings in construction procurement of up to 20% by streamlining processes. In doing so, the government has taken the lead by implementing innovative procurement models such as Two Stage Open Book, Integrated Project Insurance and Cost Led Procurement. These models offer considerable potential to reduce the cost of public sector construction projects, as well as contributing to reduced risk, greater innovation and improved relationships throughout the supply chain.