From constructing the team by sir michael latham, final report, july 1994 introduction a graph that indicated the health and otherwise of the construction industry in the uk in the twentieth century would make a startling sight. What was behind the latham report, what was its effect. Latham developments final thoughts constructing the team. Twenty years after the publication of sir michael lathams constructing the team, joey gardiner looks back at the reports impact, whether it. The latham report july 1994 commissioned by uk gov, written by sir michael latham was an influential report defining the construction industries failures, constraints and procedures. Estimating and tendering for construction work, third edition.
The report became more widely known as the latham report and it remains the benchmark for government and other studies on improving construction. In taking this view, the book considers the recommendations of sir michael lathams 1994 report constructing the team which called for better cohesion and communication between specialists in the construction industry. Against this backdrop, sir michael latham conducted his famous inquiries into the thencurrent practices of the uk construction industry with particular regard to. He was the key factor in contributing to the uprising of the construction industry, and molding it into its present state as an attractive source of employment. The report identifies construction projects from start to finish, including the understanding of professional rolls, contract variations to achieve best. In it he advocated partnerships within the fragmented and highly contentious construction industry. Strategies to mitigate project risk and maximize return. Government by sir michael latham constructing the team 1994 and sir john egan rethinking construction 1998 in the 1990s emphasised the need for integrated supply teams to focus on high quality and efficient delivery in a.
Pdf safety in the built environment download full pdf. Background to the nececc a practical guide to the nec3. The recommendations of sir michael latham in his 1994 report constructing the team, and sir john eagan rethinking construction, 1998. Fiduciary content in joint ventures and partnering contracts. The subsequent report in july 1998 by sir john egan egan 1998 emphasised the call for productivity improvements and in particular, urged the industry to focus on the construction process. It was extremely wideranging4, and also included speci. Sir michael latham and sir john egan in their reports constructing the team, rethinking construction and accelerating change. Sir michael latham was a member of the committee of public accounts from 1983 to 1992. Sir michael is perhaps best known in the industry for his highly influential constructing the team report in 1994, whose key recommendations eca warmly welcomed and still advocates. Managing risk in construction projects how to achieve a. In order to address these problems, clientled innovation in construction projects has been emphasized by sir michael lathams report constructing the team. Improving public services through better construction.
Clearly setting out the period within which interim payments must be made to all. Embracing a modern contract progression since latham. Condemnation of the remark was forthcoming from numerous leading members of the industry mcalpine 1995 and in addition from sir michael latham, author of constructing the team the. It is nine years since sir michael latham in his report constructing the team called for a new culture in the construction industry and for a new family of contracts.
In order to address these problems, clientled innovation in construction projects has been emphasized by sir michael latham s report constructing the team. In sir michael latham s report constructing the team, he identified the new engineering contract nec, as it was then called as being the contract which contained many of the provisions which he considered should be adopted in construction contracts. Download pdf constructing the team free online new. Constructing the team, sir michael latham, july 1994 strategies to minimise risk and maximise return 2. What was behind the latham report, what was its effect, and. Sir michael latham and sir john egan in their reports constructing the team, rethinking construction and accelerating change identified. It has been 23 years since sir michael latham published his constructing the team report and, despite it leading to positive change in the sector, many of the issues he identified remain prevalent. Out of the thirteen key issues which latham thought should be adopted, the nec contained eight. Good relationships based on mutual trust benefit clients.
Reviewed procurement and contractual arrangements in the uk construction industry, aiming to tackle controversial issues facing the industry during a period of lapse in growth. The latham report, titled constructing the team, was an influential report written by sir michael latham, published in july 1994. Written by sir michael latham, it tackled controversial issues with in regards xxxxx xxxxx construction industry e. Sir michael latham, constructing the team, 1994 background the last five years has seen an explosion of interest in the application of partnering to the construction industry following major successes in other industries and other countries. Amendments to part 2 of the housing grants, construction. Sir michael went on to serve the jib admirably throughout the. The reports author, sir michael latham, outlined 53 specific recommendations and advocated a shift toward more collaborative practices that increase teamwork and reduce inefficiencies. Moreover, many uk construction clients have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the delivery of the completed projects, the quality of service and the predictability of cost. The uk construction industry has undergone a period of unprecedented and significant change in recent years which has had a profound effect on the way the industry operates. Latham and egan both covered the construction industry as a whole, whereas my remit has been a more.
Constructing the team latham constructing excellence. Crown 1994, applications for reproduction should be made to hmso. The choice and form of contract can play a significant role in the governance of such relationships. More recently, a new approach known as integrated project delivery ipd has begun to emerge as an alternative that is rapidly being. Skipping ahead to 1994, sir michael lathams report, constructing the team, proposed essential terms for a modern effective contract paragraph 5. Sir michael latham, author of the joint government and industry report constructing the team believes that participation of professional people such as structural engineers is absolutely crucial to the success of his plan for creating a modern and competitive industry. Assessment of the role of the clients representative for.
Managing risk in construction projects page 12 pricewaterhousecoopers project controls 1. The report was commissioned by the uk government to investigate the perceived problems with the construction industry, which the reports author, sir michael latham described as ineffective, adversarial, fragmented and incapable of delivering for its. Sir michael latham and sir john egan in their reports constructing the team, rethinking. Nov, 2017 sir michael is perhaps best known in the industry for his highly influential constructing the team report in 1994, whose key recommendations eca warmly welcomed and still advocates.
The quality of the service that the client receives depends partly on the clients own involvement in the project. Estimating and tendering for construction work, third. Sir michael latham and sir john egan in their reports constructing the team, rethinking construction and accelerating change identified substantial changes in the culture and structure of. Sharing the pain and gain among all parties clearly, the goal of everyone involved in a project is to mitigate risks and maximize rewards in order to drive the best project and revenue. Sir michael anthony latham dl honfreng 20 november 1942 2 november 2017 was a british conservative member of parliament political career. It is particularly concerned with the generation and circulation of information between these groups. Twenty years ago next month former tory mp sir michael latham published constructing the team, produced after a year of consultation involving every corner of the construction industry. Mar 30, 20 skipping ahead to 1994, sir michael lathams report, constructing the team, proposed essential terms for a modern effective contract paragraph 5. Sir alistair morton, chairman of private finance panel supported him, and achieved notoriety by calling the construction industry whingers. In 1994, he wrote the influential joint government and industry report on the uk construction industry, constructing the team known as the latham report. When sir michael was appointed as chairman in succession to jim houston, who had served as chairman since 1969, a remarkable period of 28 years, he was one of the leading figures in the construction industry, having published his seminal report constructing the team in 1994. A section on the private finance initiative pfi has been added to chapter 2, and an example of project overheads has been added to chapter 15.
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