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Adolygiad o adeiladu cynaliadwy 2006: crynodeb. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language version of summary of the final report of the 2006 review of sustainable construction.

Internet only 		06/192015-10-2006 A4
15 Pages
An introduction to private finance initiatives (PFI). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A short introduction to private finance initiatives in the construction industry.

Internet only 		06/89603-03-2006 A4
2 Pages
Better buildings better lives: sustainable buildings task group report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Full report of the sustainable buildings task group which was set up to advise the government on practical and cost effective measures to improve the sustainability of buildings. Contains executive summary and recommendations.

Internet only 		04/144229-07-2004 A4
37 Pages
Building a better quality of life: a strategy for more sustainable construction. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

This strategy aims to provide a catalyst for change in construction across the United Kingdom. It identifies priority areas for action, and suggests indicators and targets to measure progress. It sets out action that the Government has already taken and further initiatives that are planned, and highlights what others can do.

Internet only 		00/149130-04-2000 A4
33 Pages
Changing to compete: review of productivity and skills in UK engineering construction. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Independent review by Mark Gibson of productivity and skills in the engineering construction sector, for the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills. Looks at whether productivity and skills in UK engineering construction lag that of other industrialised countries, and what more should be done to support the UK-based engineering construction industry and workers to compete for business and jobs. See also evidence paper (URN 09/1366).

Internet only 		09/152501-12-2009 A4
44 Pages
Chief Construction Officer: discussion document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Joint BERR/Office of Government Commerce document seeking views from a broad range of interests on the potential role for a Chief Construction Officer. Views were sought by 13 March 2009.

Internet only 		09/71916-02-2009 A4
18 Pages
Code for sustainable buildings. Senior steering group: initial outline. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Outlines the scope of the code for sustainable buildings.

Internet only 		05/191701-01-2005 A4
3 Pages
Construction sector unit annual report 2004/05. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

An outline of the activities and achievements of the construction sector unit over the last year (2004/05).

Internet only 		05/133230-06-2005 A4
25 Pages
Construction statistics annual 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The construction statistics annual gives a broad perspective of statistical trends in the construction industry in Great Britain through the last decade together with some international comparisons and features on leading initiatives.

Internet only 		05/28528-10-2005 A4
254 Pages
Consultation on amendments to the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Seeking views on the consequential amendments necessary to the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998 following the changes introduced at Part 8 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (the 2009 Act) to amend the 1996 Act. Includes a draft Statutory Instrument. Consultation period ended 18 June 2010.

In stock 		10/82625-03-2010 A4
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Consultation on the code for sustainable buildings: summary report on workshops (phase 1). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Three consultation workshops were organised on behalf of ODPM in March 2005 to discuss an initial outline of the proposed Code for Sustainable Buildings. This is a summary report of these workshops.

Internet only 		05/191801-01-2005 A4
15 Pages
Delivering improved business performance through respect for people: enabling you to get better value from your construction team. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance for businesses in the construction industry to value those who work on their projects and the surrounding community. Covers a range of issues including health and safety, site welfare conditions, providing training opportunities, work life balance and encouraging job satisfaction. Welsh language version URN 08/1288W.

Internet only 		08/128830-10-2008 A4
2 Pages
Do you employ construction workers? Stay on the right side of the law. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Home Office / DTI advice to the construction industry, setting out the legal requirements for engaging overseas workers and reflecting changes introduced in 2004 to section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Internet only 		05/86730-03-2005 A4
2 Pages
Draft strategy for sustainable construction: 2006. A consultation paper. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. The purpose of this publication is to review the strategy that will provide a framework to guide future Government policies where they are relevant to construction. Consultation period ended 2 May 2006.

Internet only 		06/72903-02-2006 A4
17 Pages
Draft strategy for sustainable construction: a consultation paper. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation that sought views on the proposed sustainable construction strategy. Annexes include the response form and partial regulatory impact assessment. Consultation period ended 30 November 2007. See URN 08/671 for an analysis of the responses.

Internet only 		07/124630-07-2007 A4
77 Pages
DTI stakeholder event: 7 March 2006. Consultation for reviewing the draft UK strategy for sustainable construction report 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Results of the breakout session from stakeholder consultation event on the Review of the Sustainable Construction Strategy.

Internet only 		06/122812-05-2006 A4
40 Pages
Finding an insurance broker. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance prepared to help smaller construction sector companies to find an insurance broker. It is aimed at explaining why you need an insurance broker, what services you can expect from them and how you can go about finding one who will obtain the most appropriate and competitively priced insurance products for your business.

Internet only 		03/182201-01-2003 A4
2 Pages
Government response to the sustainable buildings task group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A summary of recommendations made to the sustainable buildings task group in 'Better Buildings - Better Lives' (May 2004) - see URN 04/1442.

Internet only 		04/214701-01-2004 A4
21 Pages
Guidance for adjudicators: construction umbrella bodies adjudication task group July 2002. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI supported project by the Construction Umbrella Bodies Adjudication Task Group to provide guidance to adjudicators on a number of specific issues identified by the construction industry's review of the legislation

Internet only 		02/158531-07-2002 A4
10 Pages
Gwella arferion talu yn y diwydiant adeiladu. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Welsh language version of the consultation proposing a number of amendments to Part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998. The proposals are aimed at improving the ability of parties to a construction contract to improve payment practices. Consultation period ended 21 June 2005.

Internet only 		05/851W31-03-2005 A4
120 Pages
Gwella arferion talu yn y diwydiant adeiladu. Dadansoddiad ar yr ymgynghori ar gynigion i ddiwygio rhan II o ddeddf grantiau tai, adeiladu ac adfywio 1996 a rheoliadau cynllun contractau adeiladu (cymru a lloegr) 1998. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language full length version of the analysis of the Improving payments in the construction industry consultation responses (URN 06/633).

Internet only 		06/633W12-01-2006 A4
62 Pages
Impact assessment of Part 2 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998 (The Scheme) and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Costs and benefits appraisal for the draft Construction Bill, which amends Part 2 of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998. Relates to consultation 07/1130, see also analysis 08/1094 and draft legislation 08/1121.

Internet only 		08/113421-07-2008 A4
22 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analysis of the consultation on proposals to amend Part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998. (Consultation URN 05/851).

Internet only 		06/63312-01-2006
62 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Consultation on proposed amendments to Part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998. The proposals are aimed at improving the ability of parties to a construction contract to improve payment practices. Consultation period ended 21 June 2005.

Internet only 		05/85131-03-2005 A4
118 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Combined document for post consultation event on Tuesday 14 February 2006. Contains: the keynote speech of the Rt Hon Alun Michael MP; paper by His Honour Humphrey Lloyd QC on The Construction Act: how it has been viewed by the Courts; and a consolidated report of all the responses to the questionnaire at the post-consultation event.

Internet only 		06/102214-02-2006 A4
43 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry. DTI responses to requests for clarification from the construction act review working groups. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The consultation asked for views on whether the right issues have been identified, whether the right solutions have been proposed and, how to evaluate the potential costs and benefits of the different proposals. Outlines the DTI responses to requests for clarification on this matter.

Internet only 		05/185201-01-2005 A4
3 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry: 2nd consultation on proposals to amend part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulation 1998. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Undertaken by DTI and the Welsh Assembly Government. First consultation URN 05/851 took place in March 2005. Both are part of the review of the Review of the Construction Act announced by the Chancellor in the 2004 budget. Proposed amendments seek to introduce a more effective regulatory framework through greater clarity and transparency in the statutory payment framework to enable construction companies to better manage cash flow and encouraging parties to resolve disputes by adjudication. Consultation period ended 17 September 2007.

Internet only 		07/113021-06-2007 A4
92 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry: 2nd consultation. Annex D: consultation response form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Word version of response form for closed second consultation on improving payment practices in the construction industry. Hard copy available as part of the consultation URN 07/1130. Consultation period ended 17 September 2007.

Internet only 		07/1130/RF02-07-2007 A4
21 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry: analysis of the 2nd consultation on proposals to amend Part 2 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 & the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regs 1998. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analysis of the 2nd consultation on proposals to amend part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulation 1998 (URN 07/1130). See also draft legislation 08/1121 and impact assessment 08/1134.

Internet only 		08/109421-07-2008 A4
44 Pages
Improving payment practices in the construction industry: post consultation event on 1 June 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Combined document containing the Keynote speech of the Rt Hon Barry Gardiner MP, Paper by Mr Justice Rupert Jackson on The Construction Act in the Courts, biographies of the speakers at the post-consultation event.

Internet only 		06/183105-09-2006 A4
15 Pages
Innovation in construction services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Identifies barriers to service innovation in the construction sector, and the roles which Government might play to address them. See also report on supporting innovation in services generally URN 08/1126.

Internet only 		08/118728-08-2008 A4
25 Pages
KPI report for the minister for construction by the KPI working group dated January 2000. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The purpose of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is to enable measurement of project and organisational performance throughout the construction industry.

Internet only 		00/149030-01-2000 A4
34 Pages
Liability insurance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Fact sheet has been prepared to help smaller companies in the construction sector to understand better how liability insurance is sold and priced. It also provides details of sources of further information on this topic and a glossary of liability insurance terms.

Internet only 		03/182101-01-2003 A4
6 Pages
Low carbon construction IGT [issue 1: January 2010]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Update for the low carbon construction industry on the progress of the innovation and growth team (IGT).

Internet only 		10/P94A29-01-2010 A4
3 Pages
Low carbon construction innovation & growth team report: emerging findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of progress from the innovation & growth team (IGT), drawn from the construction industry and Government, on how the UK construction industry can rise to the challenge of the low carbon agenda. Summarises the market opportunity and barriers, recommendations and future work plan for the low carbon construction IGT.

Internet only 		10/67117-03-2010 A4
59 Pages
Measuring the competitiveness of the UK construction industry. Volume 1. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides a sector competitiveness analysis of the UK construction industry. The study investigates the relative position (in terms of labour productivity levels and rates of change) of the UK construction industry compared to the construction industries of France, Germany and the USA. A comparison is also made with vehicle production and repair in the UK.

Internet only 		04/209430-11-2004 A4
142 Pages
Measuring the competitiveness of the UK construction industry. Volume 2. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Prepared by Experian Business Strategies for the DTI as the first phase of its sector analysis of the construction industry. The report looks at the feasibility of comparing construction productivity across countries, and provides an analysis, as far as possible, of the relative productivity levels in UK construction and its main competitors – France, Germany and the US, prior to the second phase of the project which will look at the reasons for construction productivity differences across these countries.

Internet only 		04/209530-11-2004 A4
61 Pages
Overview and summary of responses to the consultation on the review of the sustainable construction strategy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

List of respondents and summary of responses to the public consultation on the Review of Sustainable Construction.

Internet only 		06/168828-07-2006 A4
13 Pages
Presenting your employers' liability risk to your insurer. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Guidance to help you to understand better what your employers’ liability insurer needs to know about your business, and how by presenting your health and safety risk management standard to your insurer you can receive the most benefit.

Internet only 		03/182301-01-2003 A4
4 Pages
Private finance initiative (PFI) school procurement. Analysis of a DTI survey of English local authorities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A study of 28 English local authority that procured PFI education projects. It is based on a voluntary survey of authorities who procured PFI schools between 1996 and 2002, and aims to improve understanding of the PFI process.

Internet only 		06/89703-03-2006 A4
48 Pages
Productivity in the UK engineering construction industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Research report commissioned from Independent Project Analysis Ltd and used as evidence for the Mark Gibson review of productivity and skills in the engineering construction sector (URN 09/1525). Reports on a quantitative study that defines and measures productivity of the UK engineering construction industry and compares the UK productivity with productivity in Western Europe and the United States.

Internet only 		09/136603-12-2009 A4
49 Pages
Report of the construction umbrella bodies adjudication task group on adjudication under the construction act. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The Construction Umbrella Bodies Adjudication Task Group was formed in May 2001, following the demise of the Construction Industry Board. This is their report on adjudication under the Construction Act.

Internet only 		04/214501-01-2004 A4
17 Pages
Rethinking construction innovation and research: a review of Government R&D policies and practices. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A review of the future role of government in funding and maintaining construction research facilities and expertise.

Internet only 		02/64127-02-2002 A4
96 Pages

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Review of early estimates of construction output for GDP in 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The first stage of a review to look at why the estimates of construction output for GDP in the first two quarters of 2003 did not accurately predict the figures subsequently published by DTI.

Internet only 		04/148731-07-2004 A4
10 Pages
Review of part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: chairman’s final report of the deliberations of the payment working group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Outlines the work of the construction act review payment working group in respect of a review of part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

Internet only 		05/185301-01-2005 A4
16 Pages
Review of sustainable construction 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Final report of the 2006 review of sustainable construction.

Internet only 		06/173401-09-2006 A4
119 Pages
Review of sustainable construction 2006: a summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summary of the final report (see URN 06/1734) of the 2006 review of sustainable construction.

Internet only 		06/177201-09-2006 A4
15 Pages
Review of the early estimates of construction output for GDP in 2003: phase 2 proposals for change. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

The second stage of a review to look at why the estimates of construction output for GDP in the first two quarters of 2003 did not accurately predict the figures subsequently published by the DTI. For stage 1 see URN 04/1487.

Internet only 		04/211203-12-2004 A4
41 Pages
Sector technology strategy: towards a sustainable and productive, modern, built environment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Technology strategy for the built environment.

Internet only 		05/185401-01-2005 A4
17 Pages
Sicrhau gwell perfformiad busnes drwy gyfrwng parch tuag at bobl: modd ichi gael gwerth o’ch tîm adeiladu. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language version of URN 08/1288. Respect for people guidance for businesses in the construction industry to value those who work on their projects and the surrounding community.

Internet only 		08/1288W30-10-2008 A4
2 Pages
Sir Michael Latham: review of part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Combined documents on the Review of the Construction Act, includes Chairman's final report of the deliberations of the Payment Working Group, and the Report of the Construction Umbrella Bodies Adjudication Task Group on Adjudication under the Construction Act.

Internet only 		06/142330-06-2006 A4
44 Pages
Strategaeth adeiladu cynaliadwy 2006: crynodeb. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language version. A review of the strategy that will provide a framework to guide future Government policies where they are relevant to construction.

Internet only 		06/730W03-02-2006 A4
7 Pages
Strategaeth adeiladu cynaliadwy fersiwn ddrafft 2006. Papur ymgynghori. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Welsh language version. Closed consultation. The purpose of this publication is to review the strategy that will provide a framework to guide future Government policies where they are relevant to construction. Consultation period ended 2 May 2006.

Internet only 		06/729W03-02-2006 A4
18 Pages
Strategy for sustainable construction. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Joint industry and Government strategy that sets out how the construction industry can continue to be a strong contributor to the UK economy while delivering on sustainable principles. See URN 09/1244 for the September 2009 progress report.

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Strategy for sustainable construction: analysis of responses to public consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides a summary of the responses to the Government's consultation on the strategy for sustainable construction (URN 07/1246).

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Strategy for sustainable construction: progress report. September 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Provides details on the progress relating to the sustainable construction strategy published in June 2008 (URN 08/973).

In stock 		09/124415-09-2009 A4
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Sustainable buildings task force group report: one year on. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

One year on review of the sustainable buildings task force report. Summary of where progress has been achieved and where more attention is needed.

Internet only 		05/185501-01-2005 A4
14 Pages
Sustainable construction brief 2. April 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Describes current work and activity in encouraging more sustainable construction, plus background on construction and sustainability.

Internet only 		04/206830-04-2004 A4
36 Pages
Sustainable construction report 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A review of the strategy that will provide a framework to guide future Government policies where they are relevant to construction.

Internet only 		06/73303-02-2006 A4
63 Pages
Sustainable construction review 2006: breakdown of initiatives by type and scope. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Prepared for DTI by CIEF. Provides signpost to further information for initiatives for the Sustainable construction review.

Internet only 		06/210809-11-2006 A4
2 Pages
Sustainable construction strategy 2006: summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

A review of the strategy that will provide a framework to guide future Government policies where they are relevant to construction.

Internet only 		06/73003-02-2006 A4
7 Pages
Sustainable construction: what it means for your business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Outlines of the strategy for sustainable construction, signposting sources of help for business. See URN 08/973 for the full strategy.

Internet only 		09/121308-09-2009 A4
2 Pages
The construction research programme: project showcase. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Celebrates the achievements of the Construction Research Programme with several case studies. The programme addressed the reforms highlighted by Sir John Egan's Construction Task Force in its seminal report Rethinking Construction.

Internet only 		07/60601-02-2007 A4
48 Pages
The draft Construction Contracts Bill. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Draft bill to amend Part 2 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 ('the Construction Act'). These clauses have been developed after two public consultation in 2005 and 2007 (URN 07/1130) and numerous discussions with industry stakeholders. See also analysis 08/1094 and impact assessment 08/1134.

Internet only 		08/112121-07-2008 A4
28 Pages
The sustainable building task group report: making today's buildings fit tomorrow. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Report by the sustainable building task group, reviewing work on sustainability currently in hand.

Internet only 		04/216901-01-2004 A4
37 Pages
Users' guide to adjudication: construction umbrella bodies adjudication task group April 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

DTI supported project by the Construction Umbrella Bodies Adjudication Task Group to provide accessible and accurate guidance for users of the construction adjudication process. It follows the publication of 'Guidance to Adjudicators' in April 2002.

Internet only 		03/80330-04-2003 A4
27 Pages