Constructing the Gold Standard - a comprehensive review

Constructing the Gold Standard, authored by Professor David Mosey, provides a comprehensive review of public sector construction frameworks, aligning them with the principles of the Construction Playbook.

The report introduces 24 actionable recommendations aimed at transforming frameworks into tools for achieving faster, greener, and more efficient project outcomes. It emphasises outcome-based strategic briefs, collaborative alliances, and standardized contracts to align objectives, reduce risks, and deliver economic, social, and environmental value.

Key features include integrating modern methods of construction (MMC), promoting digital enablement, and fostering SME inclusion while generating social value through local employment and skills development.

To ensure widespread adoption, the report advocates for government-led training, practical guidance, and robust evaluation mechanisms. It highlights the need for long-term collaboration among public sector clients, suppliers, and framework providers to reduce procurement inefficiencies, improve cost certainty, and embed innovation. The recommendations aim to create consistent and measurable improvements in framework performance, positioning them as powerful engines for delivering better public works and supporting the UK's net zero and sustainability goals.