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
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With skills shortages affecting every area of the construction industry, it’s vital that young people feel involved with the projects taking place across our cities.
