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Commercial & Financial Supply Chain Mechanisms That Drive Better Financial Control in UK Construction

Commercial & Financial Supply Chain Mechanisms That Drive Better Financial Control in UK Construction

26 Jan 2026

Contractual and financial mechanisms are essential components of effective supply chain management, not just afterthoughts. By embracing structured capacity tracking, compliance-linked payment controls and integrated commercial reporting, UK construction organisations can gain better control over supplier delivery, cash flow and risk. Digital tools like Mobilize make these mechanisms practical, data-driven and aligned with operational workflows.

#Supply Chain Management #Supply Chain Finance #Payment Control #Supplier Capacity Tracking
Measuring Supplier Performance: Best Practices for UK Construction Supply Chains

Measuring Supplier Performance: Best Practices for UK Construction Supply Chains

19 Jan 2026

Supplier performance measurement is a natural progression from onboarding and compliance checks turning static supplier data into actionable insights. By tracking key metrics such as delivery timeliness, quality compliance, safety outcomes and responsiveness, construction organisations can proactively manage supply chain risk, drive performance improvements and protect project outcomes. A digital, KPI-driven approach ensures supplier insight is continuous, transparent and effectively integrated into procurement and delivery workflows.

#Supplier Performance #Supply Chain KPIs #Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management for Data Centres: Reducing Risk in a Mission-Critical Environment

Supply Chain Management for Data Centres: Reducing Risk in a Mission-Critical Environment

12 Jan 2026

Data centre supply chains operate in a uniquely high-risk, high-responsibility environment. From supplier onboarding and compliance monitoring to documentation and long-term asset management, effective supply chain governance is essential to protecting uptime, safety and reputation. By adopting structured onboarding, robust pre-qualification, continuous compliance monitoring and digital supply chain tools, data centre operators can significantly reduce risk while supporting reliable and resilient operations over the full lifecycle of their facilities.

#Supply Chain Management #Data Centres #Compliance #Risk Management
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies for UK Construction

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies for UK Construction

05 Jan 2026

Supply chain risk is an ongoing challenge in UK construction, driven by complex delivery models, regulatory requirements and long project lifecycles. From supplier insolvency and compliance failures to poor data visibility, unmanaged risks can lead to delays, increased costs and long-term legal exposure. By strengthening supplier onboarding and pre-qualification, centralising supplier data, implementing continuous compliance monitoring and using digital tools to improve visibility and governance, organisations can significantly reduce risk across the construction lifecycle. Digital supply chain management is no longer just an efficiency gain, it is a critical strategy for ensuring compliance, accountability, and long-term project resilience.

#Supply Chain Management #Construction Compliance #Risk Management
Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Best Practice for UK Construction & Infrastructure

Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Best Practice for UK Construction & Infrastructure

22 Dec 2025

Supply chain resilience is essential in an industry defined by complexity, regulation and long-term responsibility. By strengthening onboarding, improving data visibility, maintaining continuous compliance oversight and embracing digital tools, organisations can build supply chains that are better equipped to manage risk and disruption. A resilient supply chain protects not only project delivery, but also long-term compliance, safety and asset performance.

#Supply Chain Management #Compliance #Risk Management #Onboarding
What Are Record Drawings (As-Built Drawings) and Why Should They Be Maintained?

What Are Record Drawings (As-Built Drawings) and Why Should They Be Maintained?

15 Dec 2025

Record (As-Built) drawings are a vital asset, not just for project completion, but for the ongoing operation, safety and value of a building. When properly defined, maintained and stored digitally, they save time, reduce costs and support safer, more efficient building management for years to come.

#Building Information #Drawings
Use Mobilize to give Suppliers the Visibility & Control they’ve Always Wanted

Use Mobilize to give Suppliers the Visibility & Control they’ve Always Wanted

01 Dec 2025

Most supply chain platforms offer little transparency. Mobilize, from Liaison Systems Ltd, is different. Originally built to streamline contractor procurement, Mobilize has evolved into a tool that empowers suppliers just as much as contractors.

#Supply Chain Management #Supplier Compliance #Supplier Performance
Introducing Mobilize, the Next-Generation End-to-End Supply-Chain & Procurement Platform

Introducing Mobilize, the Next-Generation End-to-End Supply-Chain & Procurement Platform

17 Nov 2025

Mobilize is Liaison Systems’ next-generation, end-to-end supply-chain and procurement platform designed to replace fragmented, manual processes with a single intelligent system. Built on the proven foundations of the Samson platform, Mobilize addresses the growing complexity of modern supply chains by unifying supplier onboarding, compliance, performance monitoring, and procurement into one configurable solution.

#Supply Chain Management #Compliance #Procurement #Performance Monitoring
What Is Required at Building Handover? A UK Guide

What Is Required at Building Handover? A UK Guide

10 Nov 2025

In this article we will discuss what is required before & during building handover so that the building can be operated & maintained safely & effectively by the facilities management team.

#Operation and Maintenance Manual #Building Information #O&M #Building Handover
How to Simplify Your Operations and Maintenance Manual Process

How to Simplify Your Operations and Maintenance Manual Process

03 Nov 2025

Discover practical ways to simplify your Operation and Maintenance Manual process. Streamline documentation, improve efficiency, and save time with smart digital solutions.

#Operation and Maintenance Manual #O&M #Building Information
How to Maintain the Value of a Building and its Assets

How to Maintain the Value of a Building and its Assets

27 Oct 2025

It is imperative to have maintenance procedures in place to keep your building running efficiently and maintain its value. For more information contact us at info@liaisonsystems.com

#PPM #Building Maintenance
What is PAS-91?

What is PAS-91?

20 Oct 2025

PAS-91 is a standardised set of questions designed to simply the pre-qualification process.

#PAS-91 #Supply Chain Management #PQQ #Risk Management
What is a Health and Safety file and why do you need one?

What is a Health and Safety file and why do you need one?

13 Oct 2025

A health and safety file records all health and safety information required to safely operate, clean, maintain, refurbish, and demolish a building.

#Operation and Maintenance Manual #O&M #Health and Safety File #H&S
How to effectively manage your supply chain.

How to effectively manage your supply chain.

29 Sep 2025

Supply Chain Management is the control of all suppliers working on a project. There are 4 main sections of Supply Chain Management: procurement, operations, distribution, and integration.

#Supply Chain Management #Supplier Performance #PQQ #PCQ #Risk Management
What does your pre-qualification process do about pre-construction?

What does your pre-qualification process do about pre-construction?

22 Sep 2025

When appointing a contractor to a project, reasonable steps must be taken to ensure that the contractor has the necessary skills, knowledge and competence to complete the work and in a manner that satisfies current health & safety requirements. Pre-Construction is an important part of any project, yet this importance is overlooked by a lot of supplier databases.

#PQQ #PCQ #Project Management #Safety Procedures #Supply Chain Management
Supplier onboarding in UK construction: lessons from Mobilize

Supplier onboarding in UK construction: lessons from Mobilize

01 Sep 2025

Supplier onboarding & supply chain management in UK construction: how to automate PQQs, manage compliance, avoid expiry risk, and what Mobilize (by Liaison Systems) delivers.

#Supply Chain Management #Supplier Onboarding #PQQ #Supplier Compliance
How Can You Ensure All Supplier Insurance Is Up to Date?

How Can You Ensure All Supplier Insurance Is Up to Date?

18 Aug 2025

Having up-to-date insurance coverage can protect against potential losses and liabilities, ensuring that a company can remain operational if an unexpected event occurs.

#Supplier Compliance #Supplier Insurance #Supply Chain Management