Foreword by Sir
John Egan
Deputy Prime Minister
"It gives me great pleasure to present the report of the
Construction Task Force on the scope for improving quality
and efficiency in UK construction.
A successful construction industry is essential to us
all. We all benefit from high quality housing, hospitals or
transport infrastructure that are constructed efficiently.
At its best the UK construction industry displays
excellence. But, there is no doubt that substantial
improvements in quality and efficiency are possible. Indeed,
they are vital if the industry is to satisfy all its
customers and reap the benefits of becoming a world leader.
The Construction Task Force wishes to see the dramatic
improvements already being demonstrated on client-led
projects spread throughout UK construction.
In formulating our proposals for improving performance we
have studied the experience that has been gained at the
cutting edge of construction and in other industries that
have transformed themselves in recent years. We have learnt
that continuous and sustained improvement is achievable if
we focus all our efforts on delivering the value that our
customers need, and if we are prepared to challenge the
waste and poor quality arising from our existing structures
and working practices.
We know that it is not easy to sustain radical
improvement in an industry as diverse as construction. But,
we must do so to secure our future. Through the Task Force,
the major clients have committed themselves to driving
forward the modernisation of the construction industry. We
look to Government, as the largest client, to join us. But,
we are also issuing a challenge to the construction industry
to commit itself to change, so that, working together, we
can create a modern industry, ready to face the new
millennium."
Sir John Egan
Chairman of the Construction Task Force
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