Hospitals are failing to capitalise on the potential of the framework for delivering their capital projects, says major contractor BAM.
Jonathan Ainley, the Frameworks Manager for BAM Construct UK has urged the NHS to engage even earlier with contractors under the Procure22 (P22) capital framework.
In a
blog published on BAM’s website, Jonathan Ainley, said:
“Our partnership with the NHS under the P22 Framework has already resulted in a range of standard room designs, standard assemblies and standard components, free P22 training, a suite of guidance documents covering the use of BIM, pre- and post-occupancy evaluation and Government Soft Landings (GSL). Millions of pounds of project savings prove that this behind-the-scenes work delivers.
“Engaging us earlier would accelerate the scale of these benefits. We know how to design, cost and construct healthcare facilities. Involving us from the very start would only add further value and reduce abortive work.”