Balfour Beatty has featured in Civil Service World discussing the critical role of collaboration in delivering successful public sector construction and infrastructure projects.

In the article, Mike Reade, Work Winning Director at Balfour Beatty, explores the importance of early contractor involvement in infrastructure projects, explaining how bringing contractors in at the earliest stages allows for better planning, cost control, and problem-solving. Through frameworks like SCAPE – where contractors engage with the public sector early – and Balfour Beatty’s Strategic Design Partnership, projects benefit from expert insights – leading to smoother delivery and fewer costly changes later on.

Mike said: “As an industry, we know that 60% of design changes typically occur after construction starts. That’s why engaging early with our design and delivery partners is critical. It allows us to incorporate modern construction techniques, streamline planning, and ultimately deliver projects faster, more efficiently, and with greater value to communities.”

Read the full article about collaboration here.