In his latest opinion article for New Civil Engineer, Tony Gates, our Managing Director for Civil Engineering, explores the value of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for project delivery.
How can industry heed the call from the Construction Playbook, published in December 2020, that "a partnership model with the principles of collaboration, openness, transparency and flexibility based on contractual delivery can be beneficial in driving successful outcomes and innovation."
In his latest opinion article, Tony Gates, Sir Robert McAlpine’s Managing Director for Civil Engineering, explores the value of Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for project delivery.
Read the full article in New Civil Engineer.
I've been fortunate enough to see the tangible benefits of IPTs, with both Highways England and HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd, on a number of major projects now almost three years into their IPT journey.
Tony Gates Managing Director, Sir Robert McAlpine
From the pioneering railways and viaducts of the Victorian era constructed by our founder, we continue to build on our legacy of infrastructure projects with the delivery of today’s essential highway and rail networks.
The AkzoNobel Paint Manufacturing Facility in Ashington is a 16,500m² high-tech production plant designed for efficiency and sustainability. Incorporating advanced process integration, 3D BIM coordination, and renewable energy solutions, the facility set new benchmarks for industrial manufacturing.
Familiar to Harry Potter fans the world over, the Glenfinnan Viaduct has been wowing visitors since construction was completed in 1901. Part of a wider West Highland Railway extension, the innovative use of concrete at this scale was an industry first and featured in The American Engineering News in 1899.
A military engineering project of unprecedented size and complexity, we played a significant role in the construction of two artificial port facilities to support the allied forces following the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Our Align JV has completed civil engineering works on HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct
The construction of the 10-mile tunnel by our Align JV finishes ahead of schedule
Iconic structure forms part of the HS2 project being constructed by our Align JV
The paper, developed in partnership with other Taskforce partners, is aimed at helping to boost project delivery.
Following our appointment as Construction Manager, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of works on site last week.
Our Align JV has completed civil engineering works on HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct
