This book takes a thematic approach to the future of the UK construction industry by presenting the results of a series of in-depth interviews conducted with leading construction figures and structuring this material into chapters addressing the key contemporary issues in the industry. These key figures are drawn from a wide range of stakeholder groups representing the realities of construction, including architects, client organisations (public-sector and private-sector), consultants, contractors, developers, lobby groups with special interests, policy makers, professional institutions, and trade unions. Bob White is the Chief Executive of MACE Limited and current chairman of Constructing Excellence. Alan Ritchie is the General Secretary of UCATT (Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians). Sir Michael Latham is the Chairman of ConstructionSkills and has been an instrumental political figure in construction.Tom Bloxham is the Chairman of Urban Splash, a developer of modern residential and office accommodation. Sandi RhysJones is a consultant who is a leading figure in promoting the role of women in engineering and construction especially in the 1990s. Stef Stefanou is the Chairman of John Doyle PLC, a traditional construction group that specialises in concrete works. George Ferguson is a practising architect and out-going President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Chris Blythe is the Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Building. Peter Woolliscroft heads the NHS Procure21 initiative. Kevin McCloud is a designer and TV presenter on Channel 4’s acclaimed Grand Designs programme. Jon Rouse is Chief Executive of the Housing Corporation. Dr. Chris Luebkeman is a research and innovation director in Arups, who is passionate about future scenarios.Guy Hazelhurst represents CITB ConstructionSkills and is involved in the ongoing development of skills and productivity observatories across the country. Suzannah Nichol is Chief Executive of the National Specialist Contractors Council. Dr. Kenneth Yeang is a principal architect in Malaysia who has won several awards from the UK and internationally.
