Track record in the construction industry
A track record is a history of past performance or accomplishment – or lack of it – the totality of which may give a third party a good idea of the future performance potential of the subject in question. The term derives from the racetrack, an athlete who has won many races is said to have a ‘good track record’ and converse will be the case if they have lost more races than they have won. Also, an athlete may have the ‘track record’ for the 400m hurdles, meaning they hold the record for the fastest time to complete that event.
A ‘track record’ (whether good or bad) may usually be ascertained from one of the following and may allow a prediction to be made on future potential:
- Past performance in various events or situations (e.g the work of an architect);
- A curriculum vitae (CV);
- Statistics or a table of results.
This may be used as one of a number of selection criteria used when assesseing potential suppliers for construction projects. Other criteria might include:
- Price.
- Relevant experience.
- Understanding of the requirements.
- Technical skills.
- Availability.
- Management skills.
- Proposed methodology.
- Compliance with the requirements of the submission process.
- Financial standing.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- Appointing consultants.
- Auction theory.
- Best value.
- Bid evaluation.
- Design quality for buildings.
- Key performance indicators.
- Bid evaluation.
- Due diligence when selecting contractors or subcontractors
- Invitation to tender.
- Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).
- Pre qualification questionnaire.
- Procurement route.
- Tender evaluation.
- Selection criteria.
Featured articles and news
What it is and how to use it.
Investors in People: CIOB achieves gold
Reflecting a commitment to employees and members.
Scratching beneath the surface; a guide to selection.
ECA 2024 Apprentice of the Year Award
Entries open for submission until May 31.
UK gov apprenticeship funding from April 2024
Brief summary the policy paper updated in March.
For the World Autism Awareness Month of April.
70+ experts appointed to public sector fire safety framework
The Fire Safety (FS2) Framework from LHC Procurement.
Project and programme management codes of practice
CIOB publications for built environment professionals.
The ECA Industry Awards 2024 now open !
Recognising the best in the electrotechnical industry.
Sustainable development concepts decade by decade.
The regenerative structural engineer
A call for design that will repair the natural world.
Buildings that mimic the restorative aspects found in nature.
CIAT publishes Principal Designer Competency Framework
For those considering applying for registration as a PD.
BSRIA Building Reg's guidance: The second staircase
An overview focusing on aspects which most affect the building services industry.
Design codes and pattern books
Harmonious proportions and golden sections.
Introducing or next Guest Editor Arun Baybars
Practising architect and design panel review member.