Supply Chain Management Guides | Liaison Systems Insights

31 Aug 2026

What Construction Can Learn from Manufacturing: Building Smarter

Construction and manufacturing may seem like very different industries, but they share many of the same challenges. Both rely on skilled people, quality processes, supply chains and delivering consistent results. Manufacturing has spent decades refining how it works through standardisation, continuous improvement and better use of data. Could construction benefit from adopting some of the same thinking?

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12 Aug 2026

The Construction Companies That Will Thrive Over the Next 10 Years

The construction industry is changing rapidly. Advances in technology, growing sustainability requirements and increasing client expectations are reshaping how projects are delivered. But what will separate the businesses that thrive over the next ten years from those that struggle? In this article, we explore the key characteristics that successful construction companies are already investing in today.

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10 Aug 2026

The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Go Digital

Digital transformation is often viewed as a future investment, but for many construction businesses, delaying the move to digital is already costing time, money and opportunities. From duplicated administration and compliance risks to slower decision making and missed insights, the hidden cost of waiting can be significant. Discover why investing in digital construction isn't just about keeping up with technology, it's about staying competitive.

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05 Aug 2026

Why Every Construction Business Needs a Single Source of Truth

Construction projects generate thousands of documents, drawings, certificates and records throughout their lifecycle. When this information is spread across emails, spreadsheets, shared drives and multiple software platforms, valuable time is lost searching for the right information. Discover why creating a single source of truth is becoming essential for improving collaboration, reducing risk and delivering better construction projects.

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27 Jul 2026

How to Complete the Mobilize Sustainability Assessment

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of doing business in construction. Whether you're responding to a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ), working towards Net Zero or strengthening your environmental credentials, clients are increasingly asking suppliers to demonstrate their sustainability performance. The Mobilize Sustainability Assessment has been designed to make that process simple. Rather than completing different sustainability questionnaires for multiple clients, suppliers complete a single structured assessment that measures their sustainability performance, records supporting evidence and provides instant feedback on where they are performing well and where improvements can be made. The same assessment can then be viewed by participating supply chain owners, reducing duplicated effort. In this guide, we'll explain how to register, complete your assessment and make the most of the information it provides.

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22 Jul 2026

Why Carbon Data Is Only as Good as the Information Behind It

As sustainability becomes a greater priority across the construction industry, organisations are investing more time and resources into measuring their carbon emissions. From Carbon Reduction Plans to Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 reporting, businesses are gathering more environmental data than ever before. But there is one question that often gets overlooked: Can you trust the data you're reporting? After all, even the most ambitious sustainability strategy is only as good as the information it's built on. If your carbon data is incomplete, inconsistent or out of date, the decisions you make and the reports you produce may not reflect the true environmental impact of your business.

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20 Jul 2026

What Makes a Good Carbon Reduction Plan?

Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs) have become an increasingly common requirement across the construction industry, particularly when bidding for public sector contracts and working with larger contractors. However, whilst many organisations now have a Carbon Reduction Plan, not all plans provide the same value. Some are little more than a compliance exercise, produced once, uploaded to a website and forgotten about. Others become a valuable business tool that helps organisations understand their emissions, engage their supply chain and make measurable progress towards their sustainability goals. So, what separates a good Carbon Reduction Plan from a poor one?

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15 Jul 2026

Why Recording Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 Emissions Is Becoming Essential in Construction

Sustainability is no longer a "nice to have" in construction. Clients, investors, regulators and supply chain partners are increasingly expecting organisations to understand and reduce their environmental impact. For many businesses, this starts with measuring carbon emissions. However, carbon reporting is often more complex than simply looking at fuel usage or electricity bills. To build a complete picture, organisations need to understand Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Whilst these terms are becoming increasingly common in tenders and sustainability reports, many organisations are still unsure what they actually mean, or why they matter. Understanding the differences is the first step towards making better decisions, improving reporting and building a more sustainable construction industry.

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06 Jul 2026

Is Your Supply Chain Data Ready for RIDDOR Changes?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is consulting on reforms to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has now responded, broadly backing the direction of travel while pressing for rules that are clear, proportionate and practical for the sector. For contractors, the headline is simple: how you report incidents is about to change. What is less obvious, but more important, is that the organisations best placed to adapt will be the ones who already hold clean, accessible information on their people, their sites and their supply chains. That data groundwork has to be in place before the reforms land, not scrambled together afterwards.

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01 Jul 2026

The Building Safety Act 2022 Explained: A Complete Guide for Construction Professionals

The Building Safety Act 2022 is the most significant change to building safety regulation in England in a generation. Introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the Hackitt Review, it creates a stricter, more accountable system for designing, constructing and managing buildings, with the strongest controls reserved for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). The Act introduces a new dutyholder regime aligned with CDM 2015, a three-stage Gateway approval process, a legal requirement for the Golden Thread of information and a comprehensive set of duties for managing buildings once they are occupied. It also established the Building Safety Regulator, which in January 2026 moved out of the Health and Safety Executive to become a standalone body, with further reform towards a single construction regulator already underway. This guide explains what the Act covers, who it affects, and the practical steps construction and supply chain teams should be taking now.

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