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Supporting the construction industry.

Supporting construction with procurement and supply best practice

Construction Senior Leaders Group

Procurement teams in the construction sector have come under more pressure during the Covid-19 crisis, to manage labour shortages, make sites safe and mitigate disrupted supply chains.

In order that we could give construction specific, world-class procurement support, we established the CIPS Construction Leaders Group. Made up of senior leaders from major firms, they work with our experts to drive excellence in construction procurement and supply.

Supporting construction post Grenfell

Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, the subsequent inquiry highlighted some inadequacies in the construction sector.

CIPS led a Working Group set up to tackle failings identified in the Hackitt Review, Building a Safer Future - including poor procurement and commercial practice, and an over-focus on profit at the expense of safety and risk mitigation.

The sky's the limit with MCIPS Status

CIPS is commited to supporting individuals to develop and maintain their knowledge in procurement and supply.

MCIPS status indicates your procurement proficiency to other professionals and employers.

By combining your experience with studying CIPS qualifications, you can demonstrate your commitment to your career and development even if you change sectors down the line.

CIPS Syndicated Corporate Award Programme

A complete procurement and supply learning programme for the construction sector. CIPS Syndicated Corporate Award Programme is based on CIPS core global syllabus and is tailored specifically to the construction sector.

Benefits

To organisations

  • Drive and increase value
  • Develop your talent
  • Improve your business
  • Embed professionalism

To participants

  • Gain an accreditation
  • Develop your career
  • Network with peers
 

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Construction procurement case studies

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Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is on a mission to build resilience and create value across its procurement function. Throughout, it has relied on CIPS’ Procurement Excellence Programme to provide a framework for transformation and a way to benchmark its activities against global best practice.

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How Skanska built on CIPS Certification

CIPS Certification of Skanska’s approach to procurement and supply chain management provided independent confirmation that the way they procure is best practice.

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Tideway

Establishing a new procurement team led Tideway to work with CIPS to build its reputation both internally and externally, identify any gaps in policy and process, and strengthen its credibility with shareholders.

News and resources for the construction sector

Lessons From Grenfell

Hear CIPS Group Director, Duncan Brock led a working group that recommended changes in practice and culture to prevent future tragedies.

Further resources

Procurement training

Explore our wealth of training programmes that will help you develop your teams.

Membership benefits

For all you need, at every step of your career, to help you realise your full potential

Procurement Advisory Services

Take a look at the benefits CIPS Procurement & Supply Services will bring to your organisation