Developing a construction procurement strategy and selecting an appropriate route

This first edition RICS guidance note discusses construction procurement routes and procurement strategy development. To help professionals choose an appropriate route, it sets out various options, their advantages and disadvantages and the factors to use in decision-making.
This and the new Construction security and performance documents guidance note form part of the 'Black Book', the QS and construction standards.
Rural: affordable housing
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Sustainability: improving performance in existing buildings
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This new guidance outlines a road map for integrating sustainability into existing buildings and aims to assist building surveyors to explain appropriate options for clients.
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