Build UK
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| Company type | Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Predecessors | National Specialist Contractors Council UK Contractors Group |
| Founded | September 2015 |
| Headquarters | London,England |
Key people | Suzannah NicholChief Executive Julie WhiteChair |
Number of employees | 14 |
| Website | builduk |
Build UKis a representative organisation in theConstruction industry of the United Kingdom.It was formed by the 2015 merger of theUK Contractors Group(UKCG) and theNational Specialist Contractors Council(NSCC). Combining clients, main contractors, trade associations, and other organisations, it claims to represent over 40% of UK construction, with organisational priorities focussed on improving performance, increasing constructionproductivity,and taking a sustainable approach toskill developmentand retention in the industry.[1]
History
[edit]Build UK was launched on 1 September 2015, following the merger of the UKCG and the NSCC.[2]Its members include industry clients, main contractors, trade associations representing over 11,500 specialist contractors, and other organisations committed to industry collaboration. It claims to represent over 40% of UKconstruction.[3]
Its initial action plan had five key areas: the image of construction, industry's skills needs, effective pre-qualification, health and safety performance, and fair payment practices.[4]
FollowingCarillion's January 2018 liquidation, Build UK set out an agenda to reform the construction industry's commercial model, potentially eliminating unfair contract terms, late payment andretentions.[5]
In 2022, Build UK was awarded the 'Royal Charter Award for Excellence in Construction' by theWorshipful Company of Constructorsfor the leadership role it played during theCOVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[6]
Policies
[edit]Build UK promotes the adoption of collaborativesupply chainpractices in the construction industry,[7]and is working towards the elimination of retentions as a business practice by 2025.[8]The Construction Leadership Council has endorsed Build UK'sRoadmap to Zero Retentions.[9]
Membership
[edit]Build UK has four categories of membership: Alliance, Clients, Contractors and Trade Associations.
References
[edit]- ^Build UK,Home page: Leading the Construction Industry,accessed 1 July 2024
- ^"Build UK - press statement".UK Contractors Group.Archived fromthe originalon 2015-07-02.Retrieved28 June2015.
- ^"About us".Build UK.Retrieved29 August2023.
- ^Prior, Grant (1 September 2015)."Build UK bids to unite specialists and majors".Construction Enquirer.Retrieved1 September2015.
- ^"Contractors pledge radical reform".The Construction Index.7 March 2018.Retrieved9 March2018.
- ^"Royal Charter Award for excellence in construction".The Worshipful Company of Constructors.The Worshipful Company of Constructors.Retrieved16 December2022.
- ^UK Build,Improving Business Performance,accessed on 1 July 2024
- ^Build UK,Delivering Zero Retentions,accessed on 1 July 2024
- ^Construction Leadership Council,CLC Statement Endorsing the Build UK Retentions Roadmap,published on 9 December 2019, accessed on 1 July 2024
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