Supply Chain, Procurement & Compliance Insights

21 Sep 2026

Are Your Approved Suppliers Still Actually Approved? | Supplier Compliance

Getting onto an approved supplier list is only the beginning. Insurance expires, certifications lapse, businesses change and supplier performance evolves. If a supplier was approved one, two or even five years ago, how confident are you that they still meet your requirements today? We explore why supplier approval should be an ongoing process rather than a one time exercise.

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16 Sep 2026

Planning Your 2027 Construction Compliance Calendar: What to Prepare for Now

2027 might still feel some way off, but effective compliance management starts long before January. Supplier insurances expire, accreditations need renewing, PQQ information becomes outdated and regulatory requirements continue to evolve. Planning your compliance calendar now can help your business stay ahead of deadlines, reduce supplier risk and avoid the last-minute rush.

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14 Sep 2026

What Building Owners Actually Need at Handover

Practical completion is a major milestone, but receiving the keys is only part of a successful building handover. Building owners also need the information required to safely operate, maintain and understand their new asset. From O&M manuals and as-built drawings to warranties, certificates and asset information, we look at what a good handover should actually provide.

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09 Sep 2026

The Building Safety Levy: What It Means for Your Supply Chain Costs

From 1st October 2026, the Building Safety Levy will introduce a new cost for many residential developments in England, with funds contributing towards the remediation of historic building safety defects. While the levy is payable by developers rather than suppliers, additional development costs inevitably raise questions about budgets, procurement and supply-chain pressure. We look at what is changing, who the levy affects and why strong supply-chain management will become even more important.

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07 Sep 2026

From O&M Manual to Live Building Record | The Future of Building Handover

For decades, the O&M manual has been one of the final deliverables at practical completion. It provides building owners with important information about assets, systems and maintenance requirements. But buildings don't stop evolving after handover. Equipment is replaced, layouts change and maintenance records grow over time. So, should building information remain static, or should it evolve alongside the building itself?

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02 Sep 2026

What Is Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)? A Practical Guide for Building Managers

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is one of the most effective ways to keep buildings safe, compliant and operating efficiently. Rather than waiting for equipment to fail, PPM focuses on regular inspections and scheduled maintenance to prevent costly breakdowns before they happen. In this guide, we explain what PPM is, why it's important and how building managers can develop an effective maintenance strategy.

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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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26 Aug 2026

Your O&M Manual Isn't the Golden Thread: Understanding the Difference

An O&M Manual is an essential part of a building's information, but it isn't the Golden Thread. This article explains the difference, why it matters at handover and beyond, and how connected digital information can support safer, more effective building management throughout the entire lifecycle.

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24 Aug 2026

Preparing Buildings for a Hotter Future: What This Summer's Fires Mean for Construction

This summer has shown just how vulnerable the UK can be to prolonged heatwaves and wildfires. While fire safety has always been a priority in construction, changing weather patterns are creating new challenges for designers, contractors and building owners. In this article, we explore what the industry can learn from this summer and why preparing buildings for a hotter future starts long before temperatures begin to rise.

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19 Aug 2026

Construction Doesn't Have an Information Problem... It Has a Trust Problem

Construction businesses have never had access to more information. From supplier records and compliance documents to drawings, O&M manuals and sustainability data, information is everywhere. The challenge isn't collecting it, it's trusting that it's accurate, up to date and available when it's needed. In this article, we explore why trusted information is becoming one of the most valuable assets in modern construction.

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