Latham Report - Revision history

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	Julia Evans, Chief Executive at BSRIA, said; "...Sir Michael’s contribution to the industry is remarkable. And he has undoubtedly left the industry in an enhanced place.”		Julia Evans, Chief Executive at BSRIA, said; "...Sir Michael’s contribution to the industry is remarkable. And he has undoubtedly left the industry in an enhanced place.”

−	Recalling the impact of the Latham Report, Sir Michael's son Richard said; “Dad got lots of honorary degrees from universities because of his work in construction. My brother and I used to giggle because he could barely rewire a plug at home.”	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Adjudication.		* Adjudication.

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−	The construction industry in the UK has consistently performed in a way that is thought to be wasteful compared to other industries. There is a general impression that it does not deliver good value for its customers. In part this is due to the unusual nature of the industry, where, unlike a production line, each building is a one off. But in addition, the nature of contracting arrangements means that it can be an ~~a][bcgchkgmchmgxmhgdversarial~~ industry with significant potential for disputes.	+	The construction industry in the UK has consistently performed in a way that is thought to be wasteful compared to other industries. There is a general impression that it does not deliver good value for its customers. In part this is due to the unusual nature of the industry, where, unlike a production line, each building is a one off. But in addition, the nature of contracting arrangements means that it can be an adversarial industry with significant potential for disputes.

	A succession of reports had considered how to tackle these issues, including; ‘Building to the Skies’ in 1934, the Simon Report in 1944 and the Barnwell report in 1967. However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry.		A succession of reports had considered how to tackle these issues, including; ‘Building to the Skies’ in 1934, the Simon Report in 1944 and the Barnwell report in 1967. However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry.

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−	The construction industry in the UK has consistently performed in a way that is thought to be wasteful compared to other industries. There is a general impression that it does not deliver good value for its customers. In part this is due to the unusual nature of the industry, where, unlike a production line, each building is a one off. But in addition, the nature of contracting arrangements means that it can be an ~~adversarial~~ industry with significant potential for disputes.	+	The construction industry in the UK has consistently performed in a way that is thought to be wasteful compared to other industries. There is a general impression that it does not deliver good value for its customers. In part this is due to the unusual nature of the industry, where, unlike a production line, each building is a one off. But in addition, the nature of contracting arrangements means that it can be an a][bcgchkgmchmgxmhgdversarial industry with significant potential for disputes.

	A succession of reports had considered how to tackle these issues, including; ‘Building to the Skies’ in 1934, the Simon Report in 1944 and the Barnwell report in 1967. However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry.		A succession of reports had considered how to tackle these issues, including; ‘Building to the Skies’ in 1934, the Simon Report in 1944 and the Barnwell report in 1967. However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry.

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	* Accelerating change: A report by the Strategic Forum for Construction.		* Accelerating change: A report by the Strategic Forum for Construction.
	* Banwell Report.		* Banwell Report.
		+	* Centrally procured public projects.
	* Collaborative practices.		* Collaborative practices.
	* Considerate Constructors Scheme.		* Considerate Constructors Scheme.

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	* Thought leadership.		* Thought leadership.

−	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Publications_/_reports]] [[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Report]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Publications_/_reports]] [[Category:Theory]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]]

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	The construction industry in the UK has consistently performed in a way that is thought to be wasteful compared to other industries. There is a general impression that it does not deliver good value for its customers. In part this is due to the unusual nature of the industry, where, unlike a production line, each building is a one off. But in addition, the nature of contracting arrangements means that it can be an adversarial industry with significant potential for disputes.		The construction industry in the UK has consistently performed in a way that is thought to be wasteful compared to other industries. There is a general impression that it does not deliver good value for its customers. In part this is due to the unusual nature of the industry, where, unlike a production line, each building is a one off. But in addition, the nature of contracting arrangements means that it can be an adversarial industry with significant potential for disputes.

−	A succession of reports had considered how to tackle these issues, including; ~~‘Reaching for~~ the Skies’ in 1934, the Simon Report in 1944 and the Barnwell report in 1967. However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry.	+	A succession of reports had considered how to tackle these issues, including; ‘Building to the Skies’ in 1934, the Simon Report in 1944 and the Barnwell report in 1967. However, their recommendations largely failed to gain traction within the industry.

	In 1994 the Latham Report 'Constructing the Team' was published. The report was commissioned by the UK government to investigate the perceived problems with the construction industry, which the report’s author, Sir Michael Latham described as ‘ineffective’, ‘adversarial’, ‘fragmented’ and ‘incapable of delivering for its customers’.		In 1994 the Latham Report 'Constructing the Team' was published. The report was commissioned by the UK government to investigate the perceived problems with the construction industry, which the report’s author, Sir Michael Latham described as ‘ineffective’, ‘adversarial’, ‘fragmented’ and ‘incapable of delivering for its customers’.

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	* Partnering.		* Partnering.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.
		+	* Reinventing construction: a route to higher productivity.
	* Scheme for Construction Contracts.		* Scheme for Construction Contracts.
	* Sir John Egan.		* Sir John Egan.

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	* Sir Michael Latham.		* Sir Michael Latham.
	* Supply chain management.		* Supply chain management.
		+	* Thought leadership.

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