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Construction 2025 and Industry in Partnership – Construction Industrial Strategy: Government 5mm spine Industrial Strategy: government and industry in partnership Industrial Strategy: government and industry in partnership – Construction 2025 © Crown copyright 2013 You may re-use this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/ open-government-licence/ or write to the Information Policy Construction 2025 Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: [email protected]. Any enquiries regarding this publication should be sent to us at [email protected] This publication is available for download at www.official-documents.gov.uk This brochure is produced on Symbol Free Life Satin which is an environmentally friendly ECF paper which is FSC certified. It contains a minimum of 25% selected recycled material. URN BIS/13/955 July 2013 9594-BIS-UK Construction Strategy-COVER with Spine.indd 1 27/06/2013 13:47 Completion of eastbound cavern at Stepney Green shaft. Credit: Crossrail Cover photo credit: John McAslan & Partners and Hufton & Crow 9594-BIS-UK Construction Strategy-COVER with Spine.indd 2 27/06/2013 13:47 CONTENTS | CONSTRUCTION 2025 1 Contents Executive summary 3 Foreword 16 Our vision for 2025 18 Our joint ambition 19 Our joint commitments 20 Chapter 1: Strategic Context 22 Chapter 2: Strategic Priorities 31 Chapter 3: Drivers of Change 39 Chapter 4: Leadership 63 Annex A: Construction Leadership Council membership 64 Annex B: Action Plan 65 Acknowledgement 72 A Note on Devolution 73 Credit: David Churchill EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | CONSTRUCTION 2025 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | CONSTRUCTION 2025 3 Executive summary Construction is a sector where Britain has a strong competitive edge. We have world-class expertise in architecture, design and engineering, and British companies are leading the way in sustainable construction solutions. It is also a sector with considerable growth opportunities, with the global construction market forecast to grow by over 70% by 2025. Changes in the international economy are creating new opportunities for Britain. To help boost the economic recovery, Government is doing all it can to help British businesses grow and have the aspiration, confidence and drive to compete in the global race. This includes reforming the planning system, ensuring funding is available for key infrastructure projects and supporting the housing market through key initiatives such as the Help-to-Buy Equity Loan Scheme and the Funding for Lending Scheme. The Government wants to work with industry to ensure British companies are well-placed to take advantage of these opportunities. As part of our Industrial Strategy policy, the Government is building long-term partnerships with sectors that can deliver significant growth. Construction is one of those sectors. Over the last six months, Government has been working with people across the construction industry to develop a long-term vision. The result is ‘Construction 2025’ a joint strategy which sets out how industry and Government will work together to put Britain at the forefront of global construction over the coming years. This document summarises the key themes and commitments within the strategy. The full strategy can be downloaded from www.gov.uk/bis. Front cover image courtesy of John McAslan + Partners and Hufton + Crow ukti.gov.uk/greatbritain The Reichstag, Berlin Foster + Partners Architects 44 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | CONSTRUCTION 2025 5 Our vision Lower costs Faster delivery for 2025 33% 50% reduction in the initial cost of construction reduction in the overall time, from inception to Working together, industry and Government have and the whole life cost of built assets completion, for newbuild and refurbished assets developed a clear and defined set of aspirations for UK construction. Lower Improvement It begins with a clear vision of where UK construction will be in 2025: emissions in exports • PEOPLE An industry that is known for its talented • GROWTH An industry that drives growth across and diverse workforce the entire economy • SMART An industry that is efficient and • LEADERSHIP An industry with clear leadership technologically advanced from a Construction Leadership Council 50% 50% • SUSTAINABLE An industry that leads the world This vision will provide the basis for the industry reduction in greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the trade gap between total exports and in low-carbon and green construction exports to exploit its strengths in the global market. in the built environment total imports for construction products and materials GuanGzhou opera house, winner of a ‘riBa international award’. with stunninG British architectureThe found througlobalGhout the construction world, look to themarket uk for your next is projectforecast to grow © Hufton+Crow Guangzhou Opera House, China ukti.gov.uk/greatbritain Zaha Hadid Architectsby over 70% by 2025. Global Construction 2025; Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics (July 2013) The British-designed Reichstag uses reflected light to significantly cut energy consumption. Image courtesyTHE of UKTI BRITISH-DESIGNED REICHSTAG USES REFLECTED LIGHT TO SIGNIFICANTLY CUT ENERGY CONSUMPTION. FOR WORLD-LEADING SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, CHOOSE THE UK + Partners / Foster Young © Nigel ukti.gov.uk/greatbritain The Reichstag, Berlin Foster + Partners Architects 4 EXEEXECUTIVECUTIVE SUMM SUMMARYARY | CONSTRUCTION| CONSTRUCTION 2025 2025 5 Our vision Lower costs Faster delivery for 2025 33% 50% reduction in the initial cost of construction reduction in the overall time, from inception to Working together, industry and Government have and the whole life cost of built assets completion, for newbuild and refurbished assets developed a clear and defined set of aspirations for UK construction. Lower Improvement It begins with a clear vision of where UK construction will be in 2025: emissions in exports • PEOPLE An industry that is known for its talented • GROWTH An industry that drives growth across and diverse workforce the entire economy • SMART An industry that is efficient and • LEADERSHIP An industry with clear leadership technologically advanced from a Construction Leadership Council 50% 50% • SUSTAINABLE An industry that leads the world This vision will provide the basis for the industry reduction in greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the trade gap between total exports and in low-carbon and green construction exports to exploit its strengths in the global market. in the built environment total imports for construction products and materials GuanGzhou opera house, winner of a ‘riBa international award’. with stunninG British architectureThe found througlobalGhout the construction world, look to themarket uk for your next is projectforecast to grow © Hufton+Crow Guangzhou Opera House, China ukti.gov.uk/greatbritain Zaha Hadid Architectsby over 70% by 2025. Global Construction 2025; Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics (July 2013) The British-designed Reichstag uses reflected light to significantly cut energy consumption. Image courtesyTHE of UKTI BRITISH-DESIGNED REICHSTAG USES REFLECTED LIGHT TO SIGNIFICANTLY CUT ENERGY CONSUMPTION. FOR WORLD-LEADING SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, CHOOSE THE UK + Partners / Foster Young © Nigel 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | CONSTRUCTION 2025 7 Our industry is extremely diverse and offers great opportunities for those committed to working hard and succeeding in their field. As a sports team needs a variety People of players performing well as a unit, so construction “ relies on people of all capabilities coming together An industry that is known for its talented and and doing their bit to deliver successfully. Kevin Louch, Managing Director, diverse workforce. Stanford Industrial Concrete Flooring Ltd We have a great opportunity to convey excitement about Industry and Government must work together to Our commitments to enable us to realise the career opportunities in the built environment. Low carbon inspire young people. vision are to: ” technologies, digital construction, the internet – all Improve the image of the industry by inspiring of these developments are changing the world for the Increase capability in the workforce young people and through a co-ordinated approach better. We want more people to realise the range and The industry faces a pressing need for a capable to health and safety and improving performance in potential of working in construction. workforce that can deliver transformational change the domestic repair and maintenance market. To drive our vision for Construction 2025 we must: in the next decade. As the wider economy emerges from recession, construction firms must be able to Engage with bodies across the industry to ensure Reinvigorate the image of the industry recruit, retain and develop skilled, hard-working people that capability and capacity issues in construction Change is required in the construction industry itself and in in sufficient numbers to meet the increasing demand are addressed in a strategic manner. how the construction industry is perceived by the public. for construction. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Graham Brierley – Digital Engineer, Laing O’Rourke 7 8 2 James Begley – Carpentry and Joinery Level 3 Apprentice, D.W. Begley Carpentry & Joinery, trained by CITB 3 Andrew Wolstenholme OBE – CEO, Crossrail 4 Richard Meredith – Explore Manufacturing 5 Tony Pidgley CBE – Chairman, Berkeley Group 6 Marianna Micallef – Imperial College London PhD student Lisa McSharry, interior
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