Construction study launched

As a part of the ongoing monitoring programme, Defra has initiated a pilot study and authorised CPET to examine ten Government construction projects and facilities management contracts.

The focus is on the construction sector, as it is a major consumer of timber, in a diversity of products and form. CPET will select the projects across departments and their agencies and assess the extent to which the policy is being implemented, what the costs, barriers and incentives are and the scope for improving the current reporting arrangements.

A wide range of contractors and suppliers to government will be involved, which will require support and co-operation throughout the supply chain.

The study will draw from best practice examples and will provide insight into improving compliance of public sector buyers and Government contractors to the Government's timber procurement policy.