Productivity
Key Issues: Unproductive processes give low margins that constrain investment in a company's processes, products and people. Latham and Egan identified 30% waste - costing £6 billion every year
SECBE Aim: Members will report a 10% business performance gain over the full 3 year term as a result of working with SECBE-sponsored programmes. Measurement will be based on UK KPI's that the Members have determined at the start
How?
Projects
An Introductory Guide to Best Practice in Construction (pdf)... 10 key business practices that deliver real added value and are shaping the direction of the industry, signposting local support networks and tips on successful implementation
Innovation... SECBE works closely with Reading's Innovation Construction Research Centre which is currently mapping the universities and commercial organisations that are conducting research on 10 cross-cutting themes
The business case for action to improve productivity
Regional Productivity Wheel
Brings you critical information and contacts on seven core productivity areas. Use this network to understand the jargon, the business case for action and where to get help now
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Leading Organisations and Companies
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