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Latest articles, guides and product updates on supplier onboarding, PQQs, compliance, risk and procurement.

Supply Chain Management for Data Centres: Reducing Risk in a Mission-Critical Environment
12 Jan 2026

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

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.

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Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies for UK Construction
05 Jan 2026

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Strategies for UK Construction

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.

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Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Best Practice for UK Construction & Infrastructure
22 Dec 2025

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

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.

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What Are Record Drawings (As-Built Drawings) and Why Should They Be Maintained?
15 Dec 2025

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

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.

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The Future of Procurement & Supply Chain Management in Construction After the UK’s 2025 Budget
08 Dec 2025

The Future of Procurement & Supply Chain Management in Construction After the UK’s 2025 Budget

Explore how the UK’s 2025 Budget is reshaping procurement and supply chain management in construction. Learn about digital compliance, ESG obligations, SME onboarding, resilience monitoring, and real-time supplier performance—and how Mobilize supports the industry’s future.

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Use Mobilize to give Suppliers the Visibility & Control they’ve Always Wanted
01 Dec 2025

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

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.

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Supplier Onboarding & Supply Chain Management in UK Construction – Lessons from Liaison Systems’ Mobilize Platform
24 Nov 2025

Supplier Onboarding & Supply Chain Management in UK Construction – Lessons from Liaison Systems’ Mobilize Platform

Discover how Liaison Systems Ltd’s Mobilize platform revolutionises supplier onboarding and procurement beyond the construction industry. Automate compliance, streamline supplier management, and optimise your entire supply chain with one powerful, configurable system.

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Introducing Mobilize, the Next-Generation End-to-End Supply-Chain & Procurement Platform
17 Nov 2025

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

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.

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What Is Required at Building Handover? A UK Guide
10 Nov 2025

What Is Required at Building Handover? A UK Guide

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.

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How to Simplify Your Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual Process
03 Nov 2025

How to Simplify Your Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual Process

Creating and managing an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual is a critical part of any construction or building project, yet it remains one of the most delayed, misunderstood and inconsistently delivered handover requirements. A well-prepared O&M manual ensures a building can be operated safely, maintained efficiently and managed in line with legal and contractual obligations. In this guide, we explain what an O&M manual is, why it matters, what it must include and how the entire process can be simplified through clearer structures, stronger oversight and smarter information management.

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