e-bulletin - Issue 38

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Issue 38 - 04/04/05

Contents

»	Driving change for the built environment
»	Frequently Asked Questions
»	Contractors refuse to improve design practices
»	Government to tackle late payment
»	ACE lobby against reverse auctions
»	RIBAS manifesto gets mixed reaction
»	Primary schools get £9.4bn BSF funding
»	Government reinforces stance on out-of-town retail
»	Westminster and Whitehall Update

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Welcome to a special edition of Be Aware to mark today's launch of Constructing Excellence in the Built Environment, which will bring together Be and Constructing Excellence into one organisation. There has been a high level of positive feedback and support from members and a consensus that joining together will enable us to better address the challenges ahead and deliver real benefits for leading industry firms and clients. The merger will create more opportunities for existing Be members who will have access to an extended package of benefits, and will enjoy better representation and clearer strategic direction across the industry as a whole. Members will also benefit from an enhanced channel to government, as well as access to more support and resources. For more information about the new organisation and to find out the answers to your frequently asked questions please refer to the two leading articles below. Members will also soon receive a booklet entitled ‘What is Constructing Excellence in the Built Environment?’ this will provide you with a detailed explanation of the merger and the new organisation. If you would like extra copies of the booklet please email James Harris at jharris@camarguepr.com. As for Be Aware, please rest assured you will continue to receive your monthly update of news and views from the built environment and although the e-bulletin will be re-branded the content and quality of service will continue to be of the highest standard.
	Driving change for the built environment The vision for Constructing Excellence in the Built Environment Read More »
	Frequently Asked Questions Questions and Answers regarding the new organisation Read More »
	Contractors refuse to improve design practices A report by head of the National Audit Office, John Bourn has claimed public bodies could make savings of up to £2.6 billion a year in construction costs by adopting practices such as greater investment in the early stages of design. Read More »
	Government to tackle late payment The government’s review of the Construction Act has outlined a series of measures to reform bad payment practices. Read More »
	ACE lobby against reverse auctions The association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) last week met officials from Transport for London (TfL) to lobby against reverse auction bidding for framework agreements. Read More »
	RIBAS manifesto gets mixed reaction A flagship 21-point manifesto for architecture launched by the RIBA this week has had a mixed reaction from the government. Read More »
	Primary schools get £9.4bn BSF funding The government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme is to be extended into the primary school sector with an investment boost for £9.4bn over the next five years. Read More »
	Government reinforces stance on out-of-town retail The Government has reinforced its iron grip on out-of-town retail in new planning guidance released this week. Read More »
	Westminster and Whitehall Update A review of government developments for the week commencing 21 March affecting property, transport and infrastructure Read More »

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