Expert views
A range of views highlighting issues that are affecting
businesses today and the strategies we believe will be most
successful in combating them.
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The Central Government Workplace Revolution
The Government Property Unit is predicting that savings of £1 - £1.5 billion can be achieved on property alone through estate rationalisation and making better use of space across Departments.
Read expert viewpoint Developing World Class Hospitals
It is difficult to know the number of major hospitals around the world. North America houses close to 9,000. China has more than 20,000. There are many thousands in Asia, Europe and over 500 in the GCC.
Read expert viewpoint Effective health project management enables better service outcomes
Good project management will not necessarily deliver a good project. But the lack of it can pretty much guarantee failure.
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Innovative forms of contract help cost and time certainty
On-shore or off-shore, wind energy projects have a unique set of conditions and challenges that merge into a complex combination of procurement and project management risks.
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Cost and time certainty underpins commercially viable project delivery
Cost overruns for Transport CAPEX schemes have been a constant for over 70 years across Europe with cost overruns of over 30% not uncommon. In these increasingly uncertain times it’s more important than ever to ensure delivery to budget.
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Benchmarking costs is key to accelerating improved returns for investors acquiring water companies
Water companies can no longer rely on incremental customer charges to improve returns and value for investors; they are under increasing pressure to drive out inefficiencies and work within reduced capital and operating cost constraints.
Read expert viewpoint Keeping rail efficiency on the right track
The ongoing challenge is to deliver more for less and maximise value-for-money from tightened public funding, whilst placing increased importance on the delivery and operation of a safe, efficient and effective rail programme.
Read expert viewpoint Asia: Creating a model for the aviation sector
As the Asian economy continues to grow, the need to create better transport infrastructure becomes more pressing than ever, particularly in urban centres such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.
Read expert viewpoint Resourcing a new wave of estate transfers?
Potential legislation which could require local authorities to co-operate with tenants seeking ownership of their estates, may lead to a new wave of estate stock transfers. Officers should start preparing now for future requests for support in this area.
Read expert viewpoint Realising strategic goals through effective programme management
With so many different targets and reports, departments may respond to individual drivers rather than adopt a holistic approach. Real improvement in sustainable operations will only be delivered if it becomes part of overall business planning.
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